For the first time in this ongoing saga we are considering and asking our attorneys to explore the possibility of occupancy on the peninsula as a way of settling the dispute. |
I think it's the dawn of an age of development at Fort Trumbull, which we've been waiting for quite some time. This signifies a very important step in the process in terms of breaking ground. |
It's a very uncomfortable position, in light of the fact that we've temporarily laid off 40 people. |
The governor has hired a mediator –– who is a very nice guy –– to talk to people. And for a number of weeks, he wasn't talking to people. But now he's re-engaged. |
The taxpayers of the city of New London are thereby subsidizing, through their tax dollars, the homeowners' collection of rents. |
We can't forget the basics. He's our employee. |
We need to get moving on sorting the real, you know, on-the-ground issues out. |
We're fortunate that Boston Culinary is willing to work with us. I guess we are a city in poverty. I guess we don't like to see ourselves like that. |
Who is entitled to rents from Fort Trumbull properties or should rents even be paid? Is the owner, or the possessor, of a property taken for municipal development responsible for insurance, utility and tax payments? Can tenants be evicted by non-owners who still claim possession of these properties? |