Hedge fund leaders gain clout-The Boston Globe

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HUD OK's $69.7m in loan guarantees for the Hub - Daily Business Update - The Boston Globe

HUD OK's $69.7m in loan guarantees for the Hub - Daily Business Update - The Boston Globe

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Sept. 14, 2009, around 8:00pm: Minors on roof reported....One minor attempting to break a screen on the 2nd landing at 100 Martha Drive. Two boys on roof threatening to throw bricks at another juvenile.  Two young girls close hall windows on 2nd floor and would not let the boy in off the roof. More damage to hallway screens.

Sept. 22, 2009, 11:15pm:  Group fight and disturbance starting from 110 Martha Drive toward bldg. 210.
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Monday, April 6, 2009 - 7:46 a.m. Martha Drive, domestic dispute. Arrest: Patrick Carbone, 25, 230 Martha Drive, Rockland. Charges: Domestic assault.
2:08 p.m. Hannah Way, escort other.
10:41 p.m. Martha Drive, disturbance.

Tuesday, April 7, 2009 - 9:21 p.m. Union St., motor vehicle stop. Arrest: Michael Campbell, 39, 32 E. Water St., Rockland. Charges: Warrant (credit card fraud).
10:35 p.m. Hannah Way, unwanted guest, rape.


Wednesday, April 8, 2009 - 2:36 p.m. Hannah Way, animal complaint.

Friday, April 10, 2009 - 12:56 a.m. Martha Drive, disturbance-neighbor
4:43 p.m. Salem St., motor vehicle stop. Arrest: Felix Rodriguez, 26, 358 Lowell St., Lawrence. Charges: Possession with intent to distribute Class B substance, possession of Class B substance and warrant for leaving scene of property damage.
6:36 p.m. Martha Drive, missing person.

Spring Gate's Misleading Ad Corrected

Click here for Spring Gate's Misleading Advertisement on For Rent.com -- Corrections made below:
Spring Gate Apartments-Rockland, Massachusetts, 1-866-927-6761
    Just look at all you get when you rent an apartment at Spring Gate:  

• All new renovated homes (noisy garden-style apartments)
• Tenant-paid cable, satellite, broadband, internet, phone
• Air Conditioning for extra monthly fee. (We provide a hole-in-the-wall.)
• New building exteriors (multi-colored siding) 
• Broken Intercoms and Shoddy Repairs 
• Wall-to-Wall Carpet (black spots included) 
• Fully Applianced (Use at your own risk.) 
• Eat in Kitchens* (Betchya never ate in a kitchen before!) 
• Energy Efficient Windows (with easy access for intruders) 
• Instant contact with the apartment community (even when you don't want it) 
• Wooded Views (fires and coyotes included) 
• Nearby stream (w/floating trash, overgrown weeds+shrubbery)  
• Swimming pool (with sanitary napkins and other surprises!) 
• Community room (for rent increase meetings + more) 
• Playground (bring your own playground equipment) 
• Great access to Rte. 3 and I-95 (no promised shuttle rides available + 1 taxi in entire Town) 
• On site management (doesn't comply with laws + leases) 
• Income guidelines apply (drug income concealed) 
• Your choice of a dead-end street for a dead-end lifestyle 

EXTRAS INCLUDED:

• No Charge for Live-ins
• Neighborly jailbirds, drunks, drug dealers, and troublemakers
• MOONlit moments with courtyard brawls and reBUTTals 
• On-Site property vandalism (destruction of your property too) 
• Flying Bricks from Rooftops! 
• Amateur fireworks with plenty of unsupervised children 
• Screaming, cursing neighbors, slamming doors 
• Red and Blue Light Specials! 
• Retaliation, Threats, and Harassments by Management   (Zip-Your-Lip Specials) 
• Limited Disability Access and Unfair Housing
• Deceptive Business Practices
• Limited or no resident parking spots
• No public transportation or promised shuttles (good luck getting to a courthouse) 
• Guest Parking (unpaved mudhole allows for 8 vehicles) 
• Pet Policy (We discriminate and allow aggressive pitbulls!) 

Some emailed comments and reports from readers:
1. Vandalism seems to be acceptable behavior in Spring Gate Apartments. Many tenants are afraid to come forward due to repercussions from, not only the children, but also from the parents.
2. People whose names are not on the lease live here unaffected by management; they own their own businesses and flourish; often get your life threatened.
3. Kids do not move out of the streets when you drive with your car. If they are in a good mood that day, they will just give you the finger and take your lug nuts off your car later that evening for making them move out of the streets.
4. People going to my apt. for oxicontin. Wrong place. Try bldg. 160 for oxy and coke.

Nancy Pelosi's Weepy Concern for Violence

Several residents at the HUD subsidized Rockland Place Apartments have felt similar to Nancy Pelosi for many years while having to actually witness violence in courtyards!  It's troubling to read of HUD's phony anti-drug rhetoric.  It's troubling because it reminds me of the violent drug debates taking place inside the 204-unit subsidized housing complex.  There are still no promised security cameras.

HUD falsely claims they offer safe, decent, affordable housing.  Safe, decent housing is not where children wake up distraught and terrified from sounds of violent screams outside their windows.  I still recall the blood puddles, unconscious body, ambulance lights, temple stabbing incident, and hear the echoes of gut-wrenching screams from people hit by rocks, bats, beer bottles, and slashed with a sword in HUD subsidized drugged-up housing.

I wish our government truly cared where the hell they house low-income people and children. I wish enforcements and standards were higher in multifamily housing.  I wish housing developers and corporate landlords really had to comply with laws, regulations, and occupancy agreements while enriching themselves with taxpayer dollars through HUD.   Would someone please pass Ms. Pelosi a tissue?


Read story by Associated Press Writer, Laurie Kellman

Costly Tenant Selection

As Marvin Gaye used to say, "What's Going On?"

Last I heard, Rockland Place Apts. along Martha Drive and Hannah Way receives taxpayer funds because it's a subsidized housing complex.  How many alleged criminals can any subsidized property owner rent to before it's considered deliberately creating a nuisance property?   How many repetitive business listings in the hotel, storage, and restaurant categories can you find inside your favorite HUD affordable housing complex before fraud is considered? 

*Rockland Police... 10 Most Wanted: Michael Perry was living at 92 Martha Dr. Rockland, MA. in early December 2007, he is suspected of larceny from another tenant before moving... http://www.rocklandpolice.com/mostwantedperry.html

*Self Storage Directory and Services - Find Self Storage Companies...141 MARTHA DR, ROCKLAND. MA. 02370. SECURED SELF STORAGE... http://www.getamover.com/moving_directory/storage/MA
*Rockland Travel & Transportation ... Best Way Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 27 Market St, Rockland, MA 02370 0 votes. Marriott Hotels Resorts Suites 1 Martha Dr, Rockland, MA 02370... http://ma.citysquares.com/rockland/travel-transportation

*Swansea Police Dept. Dispatch Log. April 2006. For Date: 04/02/2006 - Sunday ... For Date: 04/03/2006 - Monday. For Date: 04/04/2006 - Tuesday. For Date: ... http://www.swanseapolice.com/Logs/logapr2006.htm
*Rockland: Fire Incidents in 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents per 100,000 population ... Incident Type: Hazardous ... Location: Martha Dr., Rockland, MA 02370 ... http://www.city-data.com/fire/fire-Rockland-Massachusetts.html


*Rockland Home & Garden ... Home & Garden in Rockland, MA
CitySquares...100 Martha Dr, Rockland, MA 02370 1 vote. Any & All Appliance Repair & Service 315 Reed St, Rockland, MA 02370 0 votes.... http://ma.citysquares.com/rockland/home-garden


*Man Arrested for Using Heroin in Shaw's Restroom - Stoughton, MA ...Man Arrested for Using Heroin in Shaw's Restroom - Stoughton, MA - Stoughton Journal ... Cumba, 29, of 230 Martha's Dr., Rockland, was arrested after police discovered... http://www.wickedlocal.com/stoughton/news/x702313592/Man-Arrested-for-…


*Motels and Hotels Rockland Massachusetts...Marriott Hotels, 1 Martha Dr, Rockland, MA 02370, (617-773-6536) Radisson Hotel Boston South Shore Grand Ballroom, 929 Hingham St, Rockland, MA 02370, (781-871-0545)...www.usa-lodging.com/motels/massachusetts/Rockland.htm
*Cancun Mexican Restaurant in Chattanooga, TN - Best of the Web Local...(781) 792-0726 82 Martha Dr, Rockland, MA 02370. Olympic Pizza (781) 335-5990 15 Union St, South Weymouth, MA 02190. Hotels ...http://local.botw.org/Tennessee/Chattanooga/Cancun_Mexican_Restaurant/…


*Brockton Post Police Log: March 2009... 2:43 p.m. Hector Alicea, 28, 164 Martha Dr., Rockland was charged with possession of a Class B drug, usually cocaine or crack, after a call reporting ... http://brocktonpolicelog.blogspot.com/2009_03_01_archive.html
*Road rage leads to arrest: Abington, Rockland men involved - Abington ...Steven P. Pratt, 23, of 212 B Martha Dr., Rockland, was arrested that night and charged with breaking and entering at nighttime, disturbing the peace and malicious damage to ...www.wickedlocal.com/abington/archive/x1016529107


*Rockland Massachusetts HUD Homes - HUD Homes in Rockland, MA... 34 Hannah Way: Rockland: MA: 02370-2520: Plymouth: 6: 30 Martha Dr: Rockland: MA: 02370-2541: Plymouth: 6
www.hudclips.org/massachusetts/rockland-hud-homes
*Mattapan Motels ...Hotels in Mattapan, MA...1 Martha Dr Rockland, MA 02370 13.7MI from Mattapan EXTENDED STAY HOTELS INC...
www.magicyellow.com/category/Hotels_and_Motels/Mattapan_MA.html


*Stoughton Police Log - Stoughton, MA - Stoughton Journal...... the Mobil parking lot; Lt. Michael Blount, Sgt. Michael Merola and Officers David Conforti and Kevin Lima assisted in the arrest of Michael Brown, 37, of 187 Martha Dr., Rockland ...www.wickedlocal.com/stoughton/archive/x1295931867
*Hanover Police Log - Hanover, MA - FRIDAY, AUG. 21, 2009 - midnight: King St., stolen motor vehicle. Arrested John G. Gallerani, 49-yrs.-old, 63 Hannah Way, Rockland, Mass. Charges: larceny of a motor vehicle or trailer, attempt to commit a crime, threatening to commit a crime.



*Raising Canes Chicken Fingers in Las Vegas, NV - Best of the Web Local...436 Oak St, East Bridgewater, MA 02333 Friendlys Restaurants Franchise Inc (781) 792-0726 82 Martha Dr, Rockland, MA 02370...
local.botw.org/Nevada/Las_Vegas/Raising_Canes_Chicken_Fingers/16053791…
*Alaeddins Deli in Charlotte, NC - Best of the Web Local...436 Oak St, East Bridgewater, MA 02333... Friendlys Restaurants Franchise Inc (781) 792-0726 82 Martha Dr, Rockland, MA 02370...
local.botw.org/North_Carolina/Charlotte/Alaeddins_Deli/56739009.html
*Marriott Hotels Resorts Suites - Reviews of this Hotel in Rockland MA ...1 Martha Dr, Rockland, MA 02370... hotels.uptake.com/massachusetts/rockland/marriott_hotels_resorts_suite…
*Hotels in Barnstable MA - YELLOWPAGES.COM...Marriott Hotels. 1 Martha Dr Rockland, MA 02370 Map (617) 773-6536... www.yellowpages.com/Barnstable-MA/Hotels/zip-02370


*Hingham District Court - Quincy, MA - The Patriot Ledger...... 19, of 212 Martha Drive, Rockland, was dismissed by Judge Mooney due to lack of prosecution. ... 31, of 110 Martha Drive, Rockland, were dismissed by Judge...
http://www.patriotledger.com/news/cops_and_courts/x73586452/Hingham-Di…
*Rockland men accused in rock attack are behind bars - Quincy, MA - The Patriot Ledger, your source for the latest breaking local news, sports, weather, business, jobs, real estate, ... of Martha Drive, Rockland, was... http://www.patriotledger.com/news/cops_and_courts/x2109420372/Rockland…
*Abington Police Log - Abington, MA - Abington Mariner...22 Jun 2009 ... Arrest: Ruben Gonzalez, 30, 100 Martha Drive, Rockland. Charges: Larceny over $250; threat to commit crime (murder)....
http://www.wickedlocal.com/abington/archive/x737337663/Abington-Police…
*This week in Somerville Crime - Somerville, MA - Somerville Journal...8 Aug 2008 ... Jose Matos, 41, of 164 Martha Drive, Rockland, July 28, 2:25 p.m., charged with driving with a suspended license... http://www.wickedlocal.com/somerville/archive/x1106858826/This-week-in…
*Police log for Dec. 8 - 15 - Abington, MA - Abington Mariner...Summons: Scott Pelosi, 39, 210 Martha Drive, Rockland. ... Larceny over $250. Summons: William Parham, 38, 82 Martha Drive, Rockland.... http://www.wickedlocal.com/abington/homepage/x360513745
*Police log: July 11-21 - Rockland, MA - Rockland Standard...Arrest: Armando Oliveira, 18, 212 F Martha Drive, Rockland. Charges: Assault with a dangerous weapon – disorderly conduct and resisting arrest.
www.wickedlocal.com/rockland/archive/x118066853/Police-log-July-11-21
*Three Stop & Shop employees charged in $350K grocery theft - Abington ...McGann, along with Peapod supervisor Cynthia Gomes, 38, of 84 Progress St., Abington, and William Parham, 38, of 83 Martha Drive, Rockland, all face charges of larceny over $250... www.wickedlocal.com/abington/archive/x1295919565


*AllPages.com - Yellow Pages Listings for Businesses between Mae - Mag...82 Martha Drive Rockland, MA (Massachusetts) 02370-2513 Phone: (781) 878-7327: Magee Wendy 4419 Crenshaw Road Pasadena, TX (Texas) 77504 Phone: (281) 991-5944... www.allpages.com/listings/m/m-411.html
*GaetaSearch.com, Rockland MA 02370...Get discount coupons for GaetaSearch.com and other Rockland, MA local merchants. Gaetasearch offers fast people search, finder with phone, address, website... http://www.merchantcircle.com/business/GaetaSearch.com.781-561-5682
*Apartments for Rent in Rockland, Affordable Housing and Apartments in Rockland, Spring Gate Apartments 52 Hannah Way, Rockland, MA 02370 Phone: (800) 935-0329 x4443
www.affordablehousingonline.com/apartments.asp?mnuState=&mnuCity=Rockl…
*Rockland Apartments in Rockland MA Yellow Pages by SuperPages...52 Hannah Way, Rockland, MA 02370 zip code. Madden Property Management 209 Union Street, Rockland, MA 02370 zip code. Therrien Realty Trust ...http://www.superpages.com/yellowpages/C-Apartments/S-MA/T-Rockland/


*HINGHAM POLICE: Random check leads to arrest...He stopped the Jeep on Main Street and identified the owner/operator as Amanda C. Loud, 20, of 63 Hannah Way, Rockland. Loud was arrested on the warrant and for operating... www.wickedlocal.com/hingham/news/police_and_fire/x772300066/HINGHAM-PO…
 *Rockland Police log: March 20-30 - Rockland, MA - Rockland Standard...
Arrest: Kevin Dasey, 44, 86D Hannah Way, Rockland. Charges: Disturbing the peace , resisting arrest, A&B on a police officer. http://www.wickedlocal.com/rockland/archive/x1056546451
*Police log: April 18-27 - Rockland, MA - Rockland Standard...Arrest: Matthew Coffey, 25, 34E Hannah Way, Rockland. Charges: Burlington warrant for unlicensed operation of motor vehicle, left lane restriction violation... http://www.wickedlocal.com/rockland/archive/x514715486
*Marshfield police officer recovering after accident - MassCops ...The driver, Seana Harris, 20, of Hannah Way, Rockland, told the Hanover officer that she did not have a driver’s license, and she gave the officer a false name and date of birth... www.masscops.com/forums/new-england/74502-marshfield-police-officer-re…
*Police log: July 11-21 - Rockland, MA - Rockland Standard...Arrest: Joseph Berrio, 18, 51 E Hannah Way, Rockland. Charges: A&B with dangerous weapon and resisting arrest. Also an outstanding warrant for felony... www.wickedlocal.com/rockland/archive/x118066853/Police-log-July-11-21 


*Rockland Place Rental Apartment Ratings, Reviews, Map, Rents, and ...52 Hannah Way, Rockland, MA 02370 781-871-2323 save favorite. AVERAGE RATING. recommended by: 50% overall rating: 1.7. 1.7. 1.67 Parking:... http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/MA-Rockland-Rockland-Place-Rental…
*Rockland Retail Shopping - Retail Shopping in Rockland, MA ...0 votes. Wall Gregory F Fine Furniture 185 Plain St, Rockland, MA 02370 0 votes. THE TOY BOX  34 Hannah Way, Rockland, MA 02370 0 votes. 1234nextlast... http://ma.citysquares.com/rockland/retail-shopping
*Rockland Massachusetts HUD Homes - HUD Homes in Rockland, MA... 34 Hannah Way: Rockland: MA: 02370-2520: Plymouth: 6: 30 Martha Dr: Rockland: MA: 02370-2541: Plymouth: 6... www.hudclips.org/massachusetts/rockland-hud-homes

Smokescreens and Blindfolds, Oh My!

The current manager of Rockland Place had little difficulty blazing the path while serving as head-of-maintenance. Since promoted to property manager by Cornerstone Corp., and retaining that position under First Hartford Realty, her torch has been laid to rest and her spark extinguished.

Vandalism and other crime continues at the HUD subsidized Rockland Place Apartments dba Spring Gate in Rockland, Mass. with little or no consequences to perpetrators.  Why the leniency in compliance of laws and lease agreements?  Why are there still no promised security cameras installed in common areas, even after corporate owners received millions in grants and tax credits?

I just finished viewing some video about ACORN from the website: http://biggovernment.com/   It's definitely amazing video. It reminds me of  how our government provides funds for the corporate partners at Rockland Place Apts.  no matter how badly mismanaged.  Illegal acts continue to go unnoticed or minimized by management and other authorities.  Will those convenient blindfolds ever wear out?

Diversified Ties

Nuveen Diversified Dividend & Income Fund (the Fund) is a diversified closed-end management investment company. The Fund seeks to provide high current income and total return by investing primarily in a portfolio of dividend-paying common stocks, securities issued by real estate investment trusts (REITs), debt securities and other non-equity instruments that are issued by, or that are related to, government, government-related and supernational issuers located, or conducting their business, in emerging market countries (emerging markets sovereign debt and foreign corporate bonds) and senior loans.

The Fund’s portfolio includes real estate investment trust common stocks, common stocks, emerging markets sovereign debt and foreign corporate bonds, variable-rate senior loan interests, corporate bonds, convertible bonds and short-term investments. It invests in various industries, including real estate, media, metals and mining, diversified telecommunication services, aerospace and defense, tobacco, household durables, containers and packaging, diversified financial services, thrifts and mortgage finance, commercial services and supplies, and oil, gas and consumable fuels. The Fund’s investment manager is Nuveen Asset Management. Nuveen Asset Management has entered into sub-advisory agreements with NWQ Investment Management Company, LLC, Security Capital Research & Management Incorporated, Symphony Asset Management, LLC and Wellington Management Company, LLP.

* http://www.reuters.com/      ** http://www.secinfo.com/

Benefit for 3-year-old Girl with Brain Tumor

Third Annual Elizabeth’s Motorcycle Run took place Sunday afternoon at Players Sports Bar and Restaurant, VFW Drive, Rockland.
TO DONATE:  Sovereign Bank in Randolph
c/o Elizabeth Taylor Kulikowski Fund
301 North Main St., Randolph, MA 02368
All proceeds to benefit the Kulikowski family.

Playing with Fire

Monday, August 24, 2009, around 10:45pm: Rockland firefighters quickly responded to another fire alarm at 100 Martha Drive, Rockland, MA.  Kids were loitering in the first floor hallway before the alarms sounded. According to the fire dept. it smelled like candles had been burning.  Property management was notified again. (See July's incident.)  

Some parents and management have not done enough to resolve this ongoing problem. Good fire prevention measures NOW, may save another Rockland Place child from becoming scorched.  Promised security cameras installed in common areas would deter some fire setting and other crime.  Hopefully, property owners will install them before they have to collect
on fire insurance policies again. This reminds me of one of the laws these Lessors violated: Chapter 186, Section 21.  (Several of our good photos showing fire setting and other violations have mysteriously vanished from this blog.)

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Thought for the day:  More tax dollars for badly-run multifamily housing developments won't help those in need of safe, decent, affordable housing. 

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