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   Name: Ray Ingraham on Feb 6, 2013

   Do you feel Branford taxpayers should pay for Public Events?: Yes, events are part of the "fabric" that makes up our town

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   Name: Christopher Guandalini on Feb 6, 2013

   Do you feel Branford taxpayers should pay for Public Events?: Yes, events are part of the "fabric" that makes up our town

   Comments: I think these are great events and really bring the town together.

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   Name: Sandy on Feb 7, 2013

   Do you feel Branford taxpayers should pay for Public Events?: Yes, events are part of the "fabric" that makes up our town

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   Name: John Opie on Feb 7, 2013

   Do you feel Branford taxpayers should pay for Public Events?: Yes, but I think changes should be made., please comment below

   Comments: Any "for profit" functions such as the road race that are not specifically sponsored by the Town could be asked to at least contribute toward the coverage. I don't believe they need to bear the entire cost because the event is participated in by many town citizens and is considered a part of our annual celebration.

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   Name: Anonymous on Feb 7, 2013

   Do you feel Branford taxpayers should pay for Public Events?: Yes, events are part of the "fabric" that makes up our town

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   Name: Tatiana Ledovsky on Feb 7, 2013

   Do you feel Branford taxpayers should pay for Public Events?: Yes, events are part of the "fabric" that makes up our town

   Comments: I believe these events not only serve the residents of Branford, but are also an effective means of bringing other CT residents to the town. I'm sure the business generated from these events is more than the 121K expenditure on the part of the town.

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   Name: Greg Catania on Feb 7, 2013

   Do you feel Branford taxpayers should pay for Public Events?: Yes, events are part of the "fabric" that makes up our town

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   Name: Eddie Prete on Feb 7, 2013

   Do you feel Branford taxpayers should pay for Public Events?: Yes, events are part of the "fabric" that makes up our town

   Comments: I believe the events you have listed are part of what makes Branford what it is. I know at many of these events collections are also taken up to help offset some of the costs.

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   Name: Jacey Wyatt on Feb 7, 2013

   Do you feel Branford taxpayers should pay for Public Events?: Yes, but I think changes should be made., please comment below

   Comments: I actually would like to do more to encourage Branford to do more public events all over town and be a destination town and there are many businesses in town, investors, and interest groups,that will support the increase of costs or would donate and advertise with public events to off set the burden to taxpayers, ask them its that simple. I say it all the time the more people invest into their town the more it shows on the type of town we are! The town will always have a return on investment in any entertainment and life improvements or recreation & social activities and events we do.

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    Name: Brian Cameron on Feb 7, 2013

    Do you feel Branford taxpayers should pay for Public Events?: No, but I think changes should be made., please comment below

    Comments: Many of these events have turned into money making endeavors for most vendors and therefore they should bear a portion of the event costs. Additionally, we as taxpayers, have no control over how those costs are allocated. Are we paying time and a half for town employees? Are we paying for non-essential workers? Are we paying extra for employees who are on duty anyway?

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    Name: Anonymous on Feb 7, 2013

    Do you feel Branford taxpayers should pay for Public Events?: Yes, events are part of the "fabric" that makes up our town

    Comments: POLICE HAVE IN THE PAST REFUSED TO FURNISH EVEN ONE CAR TO LEAD THE CHILDREN THE TWO BLOCKS FROM THE CHAPEL TO THE P O CLUB FOR THEIR LITTLE 4TH PARADE . ASK THE CAPTAIN.

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    Name: David Bombalicki on Feb 7, 2013

    Do you feel Branford taxpayers should pay for Public Events?: Yes, events are part of the "fabric" that makes up our town , Yes, but I think changes should be made., please comment below

    Comments: My concern is that there seems to me there is an over abundance of fire and police services at most events. Is this overkill or are they really needed? Just asking?

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    Name: Suzanne Nichole Cipriano on Feb 7, 2013

    Do you feel Branford taxpayers should pay for Public Events?: Yes, but I think changes should be made., please comment below

    Comments: Not all Branford residents participate in these events, for example the elderly, however they are still paying for them. I think the town should have a set limit on how much it will contribute to each event and then the event itself must cover the rest. Having such events in town make Branford a great place to live but are taxes are already so high. There needs to be more of a balance.

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    Name: GERRY MANN on Feb 7, 2013

    Do you feel Branford taxpayers should pay for Public Events?: Yes, events are part of the "fabric" that makes up our town

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    Name: Sean Kelly on Feb 7, 2013

    Do you feel Branford taxpayers should pay for Public Events?: Yes, but I think changes should be made., please comment below

    Comments: Because these events are already being paid for. Any town wide events should have better fundraising efforts to help offset town/taxpayers involvement.

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    Name: Marc Riccio on Feb 7, 2013

    Do you feel Branford taxpayers should pay for Public Events?: Yes, events are part of the "fabric" that makes up our town , Yes, but I think changes should be made., please comment below

    Comments: Branford Festival and other events should be responsible for paying for Police, Fire and other Public Service support. It is NOT fair for the taxpayers to continue to take on this cost with the state of the economy and other budget constraints.

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    Name: Anonymous on Feb 7, 2013

    Do you feel Branford taxpayers should pay for Public Events?: Yes, events are part of the "fabric" that makes up our town

    Comments: Why is this survey being done on petition site ? Are you planning on using my participation in any other way? If so I disapprove.

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    Name: Bob Murphy on Feb 8, 2013

    Do you feel Branford taxpayers should pay for Public Events?: Yes, events are part of the "fabric" that makes up our town

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    Name: Kate Hvizdak on Feb 8, 2013

    Do you feel Branford taxpayers should pay for Public Events?: Yes, events are part of the "fabric" that makes up our town

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    Name: Anonymous on Feb 8, 2013

    Do you feel Branford taxpayers should pay for Public Events?: Yes, events are part of the "fabric" that makes up our town

    Comments: To the degree that public event sponsorship needs to be enhanced by public funds to keep up the traditions of Branford, I am in favor.

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    Name: Kyle Nelson on Feb 8, 2013

    Do you feel Branford taxpayers should pay for Public Events?: Yes, but I think changes should be made., please comment below

    Comments: It would be nice if the unions we offer up no overtime pay for these events as a "gift" back to the community.

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    Name: Ralph Lazzaro on Feb 8, 2013

    Do you feel Branford taxpayers should pay for Public Events?: Yes, events are part of the "fabric" that makes up our town , Yes, but I think changes should be made., please comment below

    Comments: Aren't there sponcers for these events? if not there should be. Is the 121,000 expenditure verified?

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    Name: Nancy Gaylord on Feb 8, 2013

    Do you feel Branford taxpayers should pay for Public Events?: Yes, events are part of the "fabric" that makes up our town

    Comments: I have no problem with these charges for Public Events being part of the town budget, but I am open to other suggestions. I know the Branford Festival sends out solitations each year and the Fireworks Committee usually has a booth at the Festival where people can donate money towards the fireworks display. Thus donations help contribute to these events. I'd be interested to learn of other ways to fund these events,

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    Name: Lori Nicholson on Feb 8, 2013

    Do you feel Branford taxpayers should pay for Public Events?: Yes, but I think changes should be made., please comment below

    Comments: Cost saving measures regarding public safety would be desireable. Do other towns do less and yet provide adequate public safety? Are there mandates that could be addressed? I'm all for town events and they are an important part of our social capital. Do town workers get time and a half? Are there any costs cutting measures that have not been looked into? Right now the Senior Center needs more funding and given our growing senior population I think we need to strike a balance.

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    Name: Barbara Lucas on Feb 8, 2013

    Do you feel Branford taxpayers should pay for Public Events?: Yes, events are part of the "fabric" that makes up our town

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    Name: Tricia Bohan on Feb 11, 2013

    Do you feel Branford taxpayers should pay for Public Events?: Yes, events are part of the "fabric" that makes up our town

    Comments: I feel that the events that happen in this town, are part if an overwhelming amount of volunteer work that would not be possible without the town's financial support.

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    Name: Paula Gladdys on Feb 11, 2013

    Do you feel Branford taxpayers should pay for Public Events?: Yes, events are part of the "fabric" that makes up our town

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    Name: Greg Thomas Nobile on Feb 11, 2013

    Do you feel Branford taxpayers should pay for Public Events?: Yes, events are part of the "fabric" that makes up our town

    Comments: Public events like the Festival, among others, make Branford such a special place to live, work, and play. If anything, spending should be expanded to include the promotion and expansion of events like the Jazz Series and additional initiatives to further increase the cultural landscape of Branford and bring business and vistors to the Shoreline.

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    Name: Anonymous on Feb 11, 2013

    Do you feel Branford taxpayers should pay for Public Events?: Yes, events are part of the "fabric" that makes up our town

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    Name: Ksana S. Stanley on Feb 11, 2013

    Do you feel Branford taxpayers should pay for Public Events?: Yes, events are part of the "fabric" that makes up our town

    Comments: I love Branford events.It's what makes this town so charming. Keep them coming!

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    Name: Anonymous on Feb 11, 2013

    Do you feel Branford taxpayers should pay for Public Events?: Yes, events are part of the "fabric" that makes up our town

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    Name: Charlotte V. Mattei on Feb 12, 2013

    Do you feel Branford taxpayers should pay for Public Events?: Yes, events are part of the "fabric" that makes up our town

    Comments: There is so much more to consider when thinking of these events as burdens to the Town. These events bring people to our community on an annual basis. These are events that folks can attend at no cost. It brings many people to our green for the first time during Festival time. The fireworks are partially funded by the Town so if you are going to charge that event then you may as well cancel it all together as the funds just aren't coming in any longer and we will not be able to raise the additional funds. The two parades should be combined to one Memorial Day parade with a service on Veteran's day. The road race, Ray Figlewski has put our little town on the map throughout the world because of this road race. I would think this one through as well. The holiday parade, really? This is the most attended parade throughout the year! This is a kickoff to the holiday season. Are you kidding? I had been involved with the Festival on the committee and board level for over 20 years, on the fireworks committee appointed by the Selectman's office over ten years ago, I am a founder of the Holiday parade and very involved in this community. Go ahead and take away what many of us have worked so hard to create over the past 20 years.

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    Name: Barbara Barringham on Feb 12, 2013

    Do you feel Branford taxpayers should pay for Public Events?: Yes, events are part of the "fabric" that makes up our town

    Comments: It is these public events that make Branford a COMMUNITY. It is this sense of community that allows Branford to have VOLUNTEER Fire Depts. How much would it COST to have a FULLY STAFFED PAID FIRE DEPT? A lot more than sponsoring Community Building Public Events!!!!!

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    Name: Laura Gunneson on Feb 12, 2013

    Do you feel Branford taxpayers should pay for Public Events?: Yes, events are part of the "fabric" that makes up our town

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    Name: Jeanne Crowley on Feb 12, 2013

    Do you feel Branford taxpayers should pay for Public Events?: Yes, events are part of the "fabric" that makes up our town

    Comments: My family and I look forward all year to these events because THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY gathers, all are welcome, we reconnect and remember WHY WE LOVE LIVING IN BRANFORD! INCREASE THE BUDGET so even more such wonderful events can light up our lives!

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    Name: Rosemary Rubsam on Feb 12, 2013

    Do you feel Branford taxpayers should pay for Public Events?: Yes, events are part of the "fabric" that makes up our town

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    Name: Anonymous on Feb 12, 2013

    Do you feel Branford taxpayers should pay for Public Events?: Yes, events are part of the "fabric" that makes up our town

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    Name: Christine Bjork on Feb 13, 2013

    Do you feel Branford taxpayers should pay for Public Events?: Yes, events are part of the "fabric" that makes up our town

    Comments: Branford Festival weekend is one of my favorite weekends of the year. We spend the whole weekend there. Our other favorite is the Thursday night jazz concerts. These gatherings really promote the feeling of community.

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    Name: Britta Gunneson on Feb 13, 2013

    Do you feel Branford taxpayers should pay for Public Events?: Yes, events are part of the "fabric" that makes up our town

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    Name: Anonymous on Feb 15, 2013

    Do you feel Branford taxpayers should pay for Public Events?: Yes, events are part of the "fabric" that makes up our town

    Comments: These events give the town its charm. Start cutting this stuff and people will not be inclined to move here.

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    Name: Bill Keane on Feb 15, 2013

    Do you feel Branford taxpayers should pay for Public Events?: Yes, events are part of the "fabric" that makes up our town

    Comments: "...one tenth of one percent of the total town budget." So, talk about a value-added part of the budget! Wow! That's terrific! When you see tens of 1,000's of people -- families, kids, friends, visitors, all having a great time during the Festival, you realise how much this reflects on the quality of our town. Remember that the tiny amount our budget allocates to special events like the Festival is completely overshadowed by the countless hours people volunteer to enable these events to be the wonderful experiences they always are. To even pose this question is kind of sad really, especially now when we all need to be finding ways of increasing connection and community. If money is the primary concern, then how about we consider issues related to portions of the budget that are more than 1/10th of 1%? Wouldn't that be a more economic use of people's limited time, not to mention the finite engagement of the RTM? Just a thought...

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    Name: Kyle Nelson on Feb 16, 2013

    Do you feel Branford taxpayers should pay for Public Events?: Yes, events are part of the "fabric" that makes up our town

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    Name: Mary Hally on Feb 16, 2013

    Do you feel Branford taxpayers should pay for Public Events?: Yes, events are part of the "fabric" that makes up our town

    Comments: All these events contribute to the sense of community which makes Branford the great town it is.

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    Name: BILL DONARUMA on Feb 19, 2013

    Do you feel Branford taxpayers should pay for Public Events?: Yes, events are part of the "fabric" that makes up our town

    Comments: Branford festival, road race, and fireworks are as important to townspeople as our libraries, beaches parks etc. These are benefits that town should provide through our property taxes.

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    Name: Anonymous on Feb 23, 2013

    Do you feel Branford taxpayers should pay for Public Events?: Yes, events are part of the "fabric" that makes up our town

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