EFFINGHAM — Two men are seeking one selectman’s seat in town.
Challenger Leonard Espie says he wants to make the town hall a more welcoming place and increase transparency while the incumbent, the current board chairman Michael Cahalane, says he wants to improve the selectmen’s “messaging” and is also committed to improving the town’s infrastructure and finances.
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Speaking of courtesy, openness and welcoming Mr Cahalane does not come to mind. I as I said in my comment on the Effingham town column. "I hope the Effingham reign of terror ends on May 11th." He did not terrify me but he did P@#$ me off. After living here for over 30 years I had my first experience with Mr "I am in charge" and his 2nd lieutenant. A simple solution to a simple problem and I was lied to instead. This same person actually stood in the road in front of my house and screamed at me "In public. " Twice! What I had asked for all 3 "selectman " to come to my home and see where the town snow plow had damaged my property so it would not happen again. Guess who showed u[p? Mikey! When I said good morning and began to point out the property markers that had been there from 30 years ago when we moved in he went off. I laughed at him. I have had to deal with some very intimidating characters in my professional life but he was not one of them. Earring man needs to go, he will run rough shod over anyone who he thinks he can intimidate. This is someone who is supposed to behave like a public servant with accountability. As far as the story about working for a "Personal hygiene co" or something where he will not name them because of his "Retirement" is suspect. Dump him like we did the last guy and lets start over civilly and intelligently please.
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