Free Keene

Comment by ahasp

October 12, 2008 @ 10:51 am

Ian Freeman - Holocaust Survivor.

Comment by Curt Springer

October 12, 2008 @ 11:31 pm

Contrary to what was said on this show:

Nick Ryder did NOT say that he violated the law. Admitting to going over the posted limit is not necessarily an admission of guilt.

Panning cameras or not is not a law, it is a court rule. No legislation would have been required. We don’t know if the judge might have changed his interpretation of the rule if Ridley had simply asked the judge to re-examine his interpretation of the rule instead of making a threat.

Comment by Ian

October 13, 2008 @ 9:20 am

Ridley made a promise, not a threat.

Comment by Curt Springer

October 13, 2008 @ 10:56 am

promise - threat

In this context I think it is a semantic distinction without a difference.

Comment by Curt Springer

October 13, 2008 @ 8:20 pm

Also, anybody watching this broadcast would reasonably think that Keene has an ordinance against indoor couches being used outdoors. It has no such ordinance. Here is the ordinance that one man, Carl Patten, so far, says is the reason that Ian’s tenants’ couch is illegal:

Sec. 18-241. Minimum standards for all property.
(1) No person shall cause or maintain a public nuisance on any property within the city.
(2) No person shall fail to secure a hazardous building against entry. In addition, no person shall permit a building to remain secured against entry for more than one year without taking any action to abate or correct the hazardous condition of the building.
(3) No person shall maintain a partially constructed building or structure after the building permit authorizing the construction has expired.
(4) All motor vehicles shall be parked on-site, on paved driveways or approved parking surfaces that comply with the parking standards of the zoning code.
(5) No person shall park, keep, or store or permit the parking, keeping, or storage of inoperative, unregistered, and/or unlicensed motor vehicles on any premises for a period in excess of 14 consecutive days, unless stored within an entirely closed garage.
(6) All sidewalks, walkways, stairs, driveways, parking spaces, and similar areas shall be kept in proper state of repair and maintained free from hazardous conditions.
(7) All premises shall be maintained free of overgrown, dead, diseased, decaying or hazardous trees, shrubs, ground cover, or weeds that restrict or impede access to or public use of adjacent sidewalks and streets, obstruct traffic-control signs and devices and fire hydrants; and pose a risk of physical injury to the public.
(8) No person shall permit litter, defined as all rubbish or garbage, trash, debris, dead animals and other discarded materials of every kind and description, to accumulate upon any premises or the interior of any structure. Every occupant and/or property owner shall dispose of all litter, rubbish or garbage in a clean and sanitary manner by placing such litter, rubbish or garbage in a container approved by the solid waste director. Except within 24 hours of scheduled curbside collection, no person shall place any containers of recyclable or nonrecyclable waste in any street, alley, or other public place. Waste storage containers shall not remain at the curbside after pickup by the hauler for more than 24 hours.
(9) To promote public health, safety, and welfare, waste storage containers must be located where they can be serviced, utilized by occupants, placed to reduce litter, and be maintained in a sanitary condition. All waste storage containers shall be located to the rear of the frontline of any building except within 24 hours of scheduled curbside collection. Except as otherwise approved by the planning board as part of a site plan review, all newly proposed buildings; buildings where there are planned improvements in excess of 50 percent of the appraised value of the building; and buildings where there is a change of principal use as defined in the zoning code, the following requirements apply:
a. Waste storage containers such as dumpsters and trash compactors detached from a building, or other bulk containers (collectively “dumpsters”), shall be accessible by motorized disposal equipment.
b. Dumpsters shall either be located in an area to shield it from view from the public street at street level or shielded to screen the refuse containers from view. The screening may include a permanently constructed wall or fence, or plantings which shall be maintained sufficient to block the view of the containers from the public street. A constructed wall or fence shall consist of a solid material and be at least six feet in height above grade. When screening is of plantings they shall consist of evergreen plant material that when mature will exceed six feet in height, be three feet in height at the time of planting, and planted not less than 36 inches apart.
c. Dumpsters shall be located on concrete pads sized at least two feet larger in any dimension than the proposed container made with 3,000 psi concrete reinforced with welded wire mesh, six inches thick with a surface slope of 1/8 inch per foot for drainage. The sole purpose of the pad shall be for the placement of dumpsters.
d. The location of dumpsters shall not interfere with circulation necessary for emergency access and loading operations.
e. Dumpsters shall be of sufficient size and capacity, shall not be filled to overflowing, and shall avoid noisome odors. Dumpsters will have lids with hinges that allow for the container to be closed anytime there is trashed placed therein. If the container has side access panels, they shall be maintained in the closed position any time trash is placed within the container. The container will be of durable construction and not allowed to deteriorate to the point that holes occur in the body of the container that will allow access by rodents. The dumpster owner or his agent utilizing the dumpster service must take appropriate action to immediately cause the dumpster to be emptied of its contents when full. If the dumpster owner is notified that the dumpster upon his property is in violation of any of the foregoing offenses, the dumpster owner shall within 12 hours of notification cause the offense to be remedied or shall be in violation of this section.
f. No dumpster shall be picked up and/or emptied in residential areas between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., unless special circumstances are shown to the enforcing agencies, who then, at their discretion, may grant an extension of time. All dumpsters must be covered and secured at all times, except during the actual filling and emptying thereof.
g. When dumpsters are proposed in conjunction with an application for site plan approval before the planning board, the screening required in subsection b, above, shall be planted, or constructed of materials approved by the planning board. The location of dumpsters shall be approved by the planning board when located by a design professional with input from a waste disposal company licensed to operate in the City of Keene, to ensure that dumpsters are serviceable from within any screened enclosure.
h. Temporary dumpsters may be located on any premises for the purposes of providing a container for renovation, construction, or cleanout for moving. A dumpster used for these purposes shall not be placed within the publicright-of-way, and the owner of the premises shall comply with the provisions of subsections e and f, above. Temporary dumpsters shall not remain on the premises longer than 90 days without the written approval of the code enforcement department.
i. Within two years commencing upon adoption of this section, all premises shall be in compliance.
(10) All buildings used for human occupancy shall be maintained free from mosquitoes or other insect harborage or infestation. Where mosquito or other insect harborage or infestation is found, approved processes that will not be injurious to human health shall promptly exterminate them. After extermination, proper precautions shall be taken to eliminate future mosquito and insect harborage and prevent reinfestation.
(11) During the period from May 1 to November 1, every door used for ventilation, window, or other outside opening in a habitable space, food preparation area, food services area, or any area where products to be included or utilized in food for human consumption are processed, manufactured, packaged, or stored, shall be supplied with tightly fitting screens of not less than six mesh per inch and every swinging screen door shall have a self-closing device in good working condition. Screen doors shall not be required where other approved means such as air curtains, or insect-repellant fans are employed.
(12) All buildings used for human occupancy shall be kept free from rodent harborage and infestation. Where rodents are found, approved processes that will not be injurious to human health shall promptly exterminate them. After extermination, proper precautions shall be taken to eliminate future rodent harborage and prevent reinfestation.
(13) Every basement hatchway shall be maintained to prevent the entrance of rodents, rain, and surface drainage water. In addition, every basement window that is capable of being opened shall be supplied with rodent shields, storm windows, or other protection against entry of rodents as approved by the health department.
(14) Buildings shall have address numbers placed in a position to be plainly legible and visible from the street or road fronting the property. Address numbers shall be Arabic numerals, or alphabet letters. Numbers shall be a minimum of four inches high, with a minimum stroke width of one-half inch.
(15) All exterior surfaces of structures and parts thereof including, but not limited to, doors, door and window frames, cornices, porches, trim, balconies, decks, and fences, shall be maintained in operating order, structurally sound, without holes, leaks or defects. Exterior wood surfaces shall be protected from the elements and decay by painting or other protective covering or treatment. All siding and masonry joints shall be maintained weather resistant and watertight.
(16) Every exterior stairway, deck, porch and balcony and all appurtenances attached thereto shall be maintained structurally sound, with proper anchorage and capable of supporting all imposed loads.
(17) Every handrail and guardrail shall be firmly fastened and capable of supporting all imposed loads.
(18) All structural members shall be capable of safely supporting the imposed dead and live loads. In addition, all foundation walls shall be maintained plumb and free from open cracks and breaks. All exterior walls shall be free from holes, breaks, and loose or rotting materials.
(19) The roof and flashing shall be sound, tight and not have defects to admit rain. Roof drainage shall be adequate to prevent dampness or deterioration in the walls or interior portion of the structure. Roof drains; gutters, and downspouts shall be maintained in operational order and free from obstructions. Roof water shall not be discharged in a manner that creates a public nuisance.
(20) All cornices, trim, wall facings and similar decorative features shall be maintained with proper anchorage and in safe condition.
(21) All chimneys, cooling towers, smoke stacks, and similar appurtenances shall be maintained structurally safe, sound and in good repair. All exposed surfaces of metal or wood shall be protected from the elements and against decay or rust by periodic application of weather coating materials, such as paint or similar surface treatment.