RVL – the Don Quixote of Chelmsford. To him, everything looks like a windmill.

If nothing else...you have to give this guy an A for tenacity.....let's hope this accusation is proven as false as his past claims have been.

Well said Chairperson Carter.

To Donna’s point – the trouble with this sort of allegation is that there is no way to actually “prove” it to be false. One can only take the absence of any evidence that it is true as being sufficient to conclude it is not true.

I have encountered Phil Stanway on a number of occasions over the last several years in my role as a Cub Scout leader and various other instances. He has no Cub Scouts of his own (I’m not certain whether he ever did), but he has been helping our Cub Scout organization for years, particularly with regard to our making use of natural areas such as Red Wing Farm for camping and hiking.

I first met Phil when he was running the volunteer cleanup at the town’s Friendship Park at Roberts Field. Phil puts more personal time and effort into caring for Chelmsford’s open spaces and other natural assets than any person I know of – and I don’t believe I have ever heard him suggest any activity on any of these spaces other than keeping them in the best possible shape for the enjoyment of Chelmsford’s residents now and in the future. If he had any notion of suggesting that the interests of the Oak Hill property would be served by any sort of logging activity, I do not for a second believe he would be discussing this “quietly” behind closed doors – partly because Phil has never seemed to me to have any hesitation about sharing his thoughts with anyone.

But I guess I’ll sit back and wait…. to see any evidence to the contrary.

See, that's just the point. These allegations are hard to prove or disprove which is exactly the way Selectman Candidate Van Liew operates. We've all seen it before - time and time again over the past few years. If he is so concerned about transparency in town government and protecting open space (namely the Oak Hill parcel in question), then it's as easy as RVL releasing (if not to the general public than to the Ethics Commission or other authority) the names of (1) his source (2) the selectman Phil is alleged to be dealing with and (3) the logging company. RVL "knows" this information. Let's hear it. Thing is, we WON'T EVER hear this information. He just throws cooked spaghetti at the wall to see what might stick. I'm not standing for this BS any more.

Roland, you run on your principle "Good and Honest" So what I am asking you as a resident and voter and I want an Honest answer, 1) Who is the selectman ( men) that you know of, involved in this back room deal? 2) What is the name of the logging company that has been contracted to perform the logging and can you produce a copy of the contract? 3) Being "Good and Honest" will allow you to disclose your source. Because we know that "Good and Honest Government should disclose sources so it is not perceived as a rumor creating unecessary anxiety among residents. It speaks to credibility of the allegations. I would like to know this information before I go to vote so I make sure I address the improprieties of a potential incumbent and /or address it before the election

Time to sell! The COSS is taking over C-FORD.

The proof is in the pudding....thanks Jeff

That explains the beech tree in the center.

SarahJAY: Joke? Or serious?

If joke - hahahahahahaha.

If not, FYI on the beech tree. A year ago, COSS arranged for clippings to be taken from the beech tree that are being carefully cultivated at a nursery in CT via Weston Nurseries. Success so far, so the tree will live on where ever it is determined to best serve the town.

Howdy Jo,

Of course joking about the beech tree, but not about this dog and pony show being broadcasted by the COSS. Town Talk tonight with the DR. as well. OUTLANDISH! You should stick with what you are good at. VOTE FOR ROLLIE EVERYONE!!!

Hahahaha!

RVL said "So I am publicly asking what is going on? Why on earth, after public pronouncements that the land is going to be protected, is a committee member already working with a selectman to set up a logging deal? "
I will be responding publicly to this nonsense on Dennis show tonight. Joanne as a CO Founder of COSS and the most professional media person I know will also be there..... doing indeed what she does best and has for decades.

Howdy Phil,

"It appears" that Sue "The Chair" Carter has already taken care of this. Enjoy your spotlight.

The only response that matters is from Selectman Candidate Van Liew
1) Who is the selectman?
2) Who is the logging company?
3) Who was the source?
4) What evidence does he have?
5) Why will he not make his evidence public?
This is a complete fabrication and that is why he will not answer the above questions. This is what I will talk about tonight.

Howdy Phil,
1) The words "appears" and "supposedely" were used
2) If discussions were occuring this does not mean a specific logging company was selected. That it a question someone on the COSS came up with who is not very smart.
3) I would not disclose a source. They could be useful in the future.
4) He asked you for the evidence.
5) There is no need. If you were discussing this, you will not move forward with it now.

If is a fabrication there is nothing to talk about. You are going on to ask him questions, not to explain? Enjoy your spotlight. Sue "The Chair" Carter has explained enough.

No Andrew I will be on Town Talk tonight..

As for SarahJay. the exact quote form the news letter sent to residents is
"RVL said "So I am publicly asking what is going on? Why on earth, after public pronouncements that the land is going to be protected, is a committee member already working with a selectman to set up a logging deal? "

I have no evidence as this is 100% fabricated. Any other questions on this issue I will answer on the show tonight in a public forum.

Howdy Everyone,

Sue "The Chair" Carter has explained this. EARTH TO PHIL!!

Phil is going on the show for one reason only. The same reason he is speaking out about this so often these days. He doesn't want Rollie to be a Selectman. We all understand that Phil. If the COSS is able to influence C-FORD IT IS TIME TO SELL.

It's interesting that it seems perfectly acceptable for Selectman Candidate to berate town officials and selectmen running for re-election, as has been done over and over and over again for years, but somehow it's not okay to express the opposite opinion. TIME TO SELL THEN . . .

Due to the snow and the fact the schools are closed today, the Chelmsford TeleMedia studio is closed, thus, no Town Talk. Look for us next week. :-)