Verizon: Overcharges, Additional Charges, Poor Service, Consumer Fraud

Verizon's recent packages have become cost-competitive and we called to switch.

The Customer Service Rep. encouraged the package that includes Cable.

When I explained that their service DID NOT currently include the Middleboro Selectmen's or School Committee's Meetings, the CS Rep. insisted that they were included. (As you know that is incorrect and misleading. Middleboro coverage MAY be available in January 2008.)

The installation was disastrous and left my computer inoperable.

The subsequent bills included additional charges that were not disclosed or agreed to.

The costs were in excess of the package prices that are currently advertised or were agreed to when the order was placed.

Attempts to resolve the matter by phone resulted in TERMINAL HOLD with recordings indicating HEAVY CALL VOLUME at 8:00 AM.

If anyone else has had similar experience with Verizon, please forward an 'Anonymous' comment that includes your contact information. (Since the comments are moderated, your input will remain confidential.)

As you are aware, Verizon has a history of SLAMMING consumers who never ordered service.

11/26/07 Selectmen's Meeting #1

To those who didn't watch this meeting, it was so good, that phone calls repeatedly interrupted our viewing. Good thing we tape it to savor every moment!

You sure got your cable bill's worth this evening! They just keep getting BETTER!

It was announced that those of you who switched to Verizon and don't currently receive the BOS broadcasts that make the entire cost worthwhile, MAY have service in January 2008.

The COA announced the appointment of its new Director -- Andrea Priest. Anyone who knows Andrea is impressed with her abilities!

Selectman Rogers inquired about the Seniors' Incentive Program that was voted on at Town Meeting in 2005. That program would allow seniors to reduce their real estate taxes by $500 through volunteer work for the Town. Other towns have moved forward to implement the program, but Middleboro? Here we are more than 2 years later and the Chairwoman is still making excuses for the BOS inability to figure out the details. Although she offered all the information and details to Mrs. Priest, where has she been for + 2 years?

Has anyone noticed an emerging pattern of issues that the BOS has neglected for YEARS?

Will this BOS ever do its job?

Sudbury Democratic Town Committee opposes casinos

The Democratic Town Committee

623 Concord Road
Sudbury MA 01776-1418
27 October 2007
978-443-2959
tchollocher@verizon.net

Governor Deval Patrick
Massachusetts State House, Room 360
Boston MA 02133

Dear Governor Patrick,

At our meeting of 24 October 2007, a resolution was approved as follows:

Resolution of the Sudbury Democratic Town Committee
Against Casino Gambling

October 24, 2007

WHEREAS the platform of the Massachusetts Democratic Party
commits the party to tax equity and responsible budgeting,
special support for small businesses and agriculture, sustainable
development practices to foster economic stability for both urban
and rural cities and towns, and the provision of a sustainable
revenue source to finance state government that supports a
healthy economy; and

WHEREAS casino gambling would not promote tax equity, responsible
budgeting, sustainable development practices, or a sustainable
revenue source, and likely would damage small businesses and
agriculture in Massachusetts; and

WHEREAS casino gambling would involve our state government in
condoning and encouraging behavior that has led in far too many
cases to personal financial ruin, the breakup of families,
domestic violence, and child neglect; and

WHEREAS the Governor's proposal for casinos in Massachusetts
represents a missed opportunity to advocate for a more equitable
tax system;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:

The Sudbury Democratic Town Committee declares itself opposed to
casino gambling in Massachusetts and in favor of raising state
revenues in a more equitable manner.

Sincerely,

Thomas C. Hollocher, Secretary, SDTC.