Very nice profile Nick. I applaud you, your father and your family business. I also grew up in a 3rd generation family business. Like you we worked hard and took pride in what we did. Keep up the good work.

Mr Nightingale :

From the article on June 22, 2012 -
“ Towing Company Sues 5 Shelby Township Board Members” -

Michelle Johnston Battice asked questions of you- seeking answers-
Your response was :

“Why when I research the last name Battice they don't pay any taxes in Shelby twp.”

She followed up with “So i've been thinking about the 2 of you who researched my name. why would you do that to discredit me, like a politician would? To scare me from making any more comments? I am stating what a citizen of Shelby sees, and if you want to win an office in Shelby, i would think that investigating a citizen and posting lies about them without knowing the facts is not a good way to earn a vote. I considered putting my previous name on here for you Nick, because you will know me, but after yours and your buddies behavior i don't feel it is in my best interest to do so for fear of the type of harassment you have shown in the township meetings being targeted at me. Good luck all in whatever you do “

Please tell the readers of the Patch- just what your intentions were.

Nick Nightingale-

I watched you, the members of Nightingales’ Service, and your family at the township board meetings.

I have never seen such childish behavior –It was amusing - yet it disgusts me.

Because your family acted the way they did in a “public forum” -I believe they become “fair game” so I address their behavior
here- under your candidate profile.

Your immaturity can be somewhat accepted, but your parents should know better. Unfortunately, as in this case – the apple does not fall far from the tree.

People lose every day- Your family lost the contract- PERIOD – move on

Instead , - you rant and rave about how “unfair” the "poor Nightingales" were treated.

Did you ever consider how lucky your family was to have that contract for so many years ?

FYI :
I have seen all four corners of the Vandyke & 23 mile rd. Intersection have gas, and or service stations - at the same time .
All have went out of business , sold or what ever-

Nightingales station remained NOT because of exceptional service- simply because they received the towing business.

Matt ,I think Rick is calling you to come back and play with him in the SANDBOX

Mr. Lang... what about the promise from John Nightingale, on camera, to make cosmetic improvements to his yard? He asked for 12 months, was given 18 months and "on camera" later... admitted he did not do it because he did not take it seriously...... absolute breach of contract by John Nightingale..... Just like the over charges when everyone pointed to dry all usage...... what about the MATERIAL BREACH OF CONTRCT BY THE ACTUAL WORDS, DEEDS AND VIDEOED STATEMENTS OF THE PERSON WHO SIGNED THE CONTRACT? Forget all else.... The Township clearly stated the yard improvements had to be done, John Nightingale signed a statement and said on camera he gave his word they would be done...... then admitted he failed to do what he publicly promised and contrctually promised on video..... now what?

Now it's time for you to play with Ricky in the SANDBOX before your snack and nappie time

As for the sandbox statement by an obvious Nightingale family member too afraid to use their name and trying to bully other commentor like myself.
I learned long before "my sandbox" days to respect others and when a bully comes in and ruins everyone elses day you take the bully out, expose him and stand up to him. People are afraid to speak up about the Nightingale's, this is why I must speak up against them. What I do, putting myself out there for personal attack, is honorable and decent to support all taxpayers, what Nightingale's do is underhanded, overbearing and just plain sandbox bullying..... well, someone is standing up to you Mr. Bully, cry all you want, we are over it and I will stay as long as a Nightingale think their bullying behavior is acceptable.

Ricky is the one who learned all of his lesson's in the sanbox READ his PROFILE it's Hilarious !!!!!!

Ya know..... I couldn't care less if a trustee crapped himself on the board as long as he didn't blame it on the other guy and cry "victim" as Nick Nightingale has done, time and time again.
any more? I can do this all day.... think circles around whatever people say.... I have an analogy for every possibility.

MR. Lang ....

Give me a break.
You recommend the Nightingale boy "not engage in these discussion threads themselves" ?
I find that hysterical !

He ( and his family ) go in front of the board grandstanding and make allegation after allegation . They attack peoples character and disrespect not only the board members- their family's as well . In addition, he has no respect what-so-ever for the general rule of conduct at an open meeting .
He may disagree with the board and their decisions – but he goes way to far

So if not here , Where would you like a discussion on his behavior to take place?

So once again to the Nightingale boy ...
please answer Michelle’s (and my) questions .

Mr. Lang

I think everything through ...

As I stated ... The Towing contract is what made the Nightingales and kept them in business, Just as the contract would have for any other station/ family business that received it.

If the Nightingales Service is such a well-respected , honorable business-- then they have nothing to worry about.

However, I for one, have taken my business else ware.

Just a question Mr Lang ,. Are you the Nightingale boys’ spokesman ?

Its funny , I cant imagine him ( or one of his aliases ) to be silent for to long.

What about the "material breach of contract" by John Nightingale? You do know each and every subject will be brought up in court and it's not 3 out of 4 wins.... any material breach by Nightingales stated in the letter of intent by the board is enough. Would you expect the township to "look the other way" if I had the contract?
We are all equal under the law..... just wish John Nightingale had taught his children this rule...... I fear these kids were raised thinking the world revolves around them and are just now getting a wake up call.
Also, if the Nightingales will be just fine without the township towing, why not move on. Truth is: Nightingales have crapped in the sand box they lived in and no one wants to be near them any more.

It really seems like Nightingale's Standard Service has been having it's way with all citizens until the township nailed them and showed their true business model is to over bill a third of their customers..... Now... "it's in litigation" and Nick CAN'T give answers as to why they broke the contract. How convinient is this? Just like Leman's past work record can not be discussed because there is "litigation" pending..... Am I the only one who sees how these crooks opperate?

WOW! Just Wow! I am not weighing in either for or against the candidate, but just HAD to comment on the immaturity shown on both sides. Just the fact that "the sandbox" and "capping their pants" was even brought up, let alone continued, is ridiculous. I am truly hoping that someone's kids got into their account. Otherwise, we have some very immature individuals in our community. Let's act, talk, and debate like adults, shall we!

You never know $tathaki$,VIar.Fliar& fLYNN may turn your residence into a apartment complex without you knowing till the deal is done!

Or you read about in the the local paper!

you guys are all missing the point. What you have NOW is a dictator. But the alternative 'whiner' is worse?

I see the Nightingale boy has yet to reply... (at least under his name )

So I ask again.. why were you stalking Michelle ?

A lot of people care-

The Webber boy sounds angry. I think he’s a stalker too!

FYI :In many cases Stalking is considered a crime.

Bill are you saying that anyone that googles a person name is a stalker?Really what wrong to see if a person is real by checking a data base?If you believe that is stalking,why are you not calling me a stalker along with the other millions of people out there that googles a persons name?I think you are off your rocker just as Matt is off his.

FYI... If you know where I live, you have seen my house, even in passing (it's hidden), if you know what I drive and if you comment about where I go to eat ice cream with my family on a post (all, never mentioned in a post) then you are more than likely stalking me. Mr. Berz?

The comment was made to bill and matt answered for him goes to show there is no bill it's Matt with his alias!

First, I'm not whoever you think I am, just me. I've been pretty honest with that. Second, why would you attack a person who uses their real name and not Leever, MP Smith and Trail Rider? Attack and Google only people who oppose your opinion and make sense in an attempt try and discredit them?
I wonder how many alias's the Nightingale's use on these blogs to post? Maybe Delise and Berz. It would all make sense now.
Either way, my opinion has not changed, the Weipert report shows improper billing and auction procedures and instead of correcting the problem Nightingale's attacked the process, sealing their guilt. This blog is about Nick Nightingale running for trustee.. the key word being TRUST-ee to which he has shown publicly that he is not TRUST-worthy enough to tow vehicles without supervision so how can we trust Nick Nightingale to make proper decisions for all of us?
Nick Nightingale is running to protect his own interest above those of taxpayers ... Thus... he is representing SPECIAL INTEREST.

Ah The Weipert Report!
It sounds so impressive although it was a manufactured report done by a sniveling poor excuse for a man who was paid to word his report to make a certain party look bad. NOT so impressive after all.

Ya know, instead of defending any accusation Nightingale and his supporters would rather research and attack the messenger. Instead of answering the accusations in the Weipert report, Nick and his gang attack the messenger (Weipert). Instead of explaining why they promised and failed to clean up their yard appearance as contractually obligated the Nightingale clan attack Paula Filar at the meeting last night.
It's as if they are guilty on all counts and attacking the process that proves their guilt instead of answering the charges.
Am I the only one willing to point this out?

How juvenile Mr. Berz..... and I can answer your station question. There is or was a Nightingale station in Washington Twp. At one point..... Funny how you claim to be a friend of Nightingale but he never mentioned this. Makes me wonder what other truths Nick Nightingale might not tell his "Friends".
I hear the Grandfather was a stand up guy and would be ashamed that the name and reputation he spent his whole life to build is now synonymous with over billing and shifty behvior in any way.

So instead of looking for answers you want to throw insults like a child.

So Billy(the Webber boy) now you want Nick Nightingale to communicate with you and tell YOU who he talks to and knows? I don’t think he’s going to do that Billy but that’s just my opinion. Think before you type Billy. It’s embarrassing.

My relationship with the Nightingales, Bob Leman, Lisa Manzella and many other good people stems from a desire to put and end to the dirty politics that are being demonstrated by the current board in Shelby Township.
With all of the back door dealing, the cronyism and the bullying of township employee’s that is going on it’s way past time for a change.
The residents of Shelby Township will cast their votes on August 7.

They're not making any points to support their candidates, just wasting time ignoring their candidate and attacking commentators. Who does this? (answer: immature children and losers with no real comeback). I too hope some voters read this.

Ryan,
This sounds like the same person who prepared the candidate profile for Mr. Stathakis with the reference to the sand box and the way you write.

Just funny how anyone could defend the Nightingales behavior. Kind of wish he made it behind the counter, think of the fun business from the floor will be to watch as one after another, people spoke to Nightingale the way he speaks to the board now.... and as a board member he has to wait to let them finish to go into his selfish rant afterwards. My Youtube channel will explode with contenet.

Now you’re an even bigger loser.

Nick Nightingale admits he runs a business that has been shown to mishandle abandoned vehicles and over bill customers..... This is who you would want taxpayers to vote for?
What about all the honest people swindled by this family, they are meaningless? These swindled people are your neighbors and fellow taxpayers.

Give it a rest. Mr. Nightingale will be one of the new trustee’s. Not everyone looks at things the way you do. You are a loser cheering for a losing team.

My god I cannot wait until Wednesday. I have never seen so many people with so little to do with their time. This Matt guy whoever you are....good lord find a purpose in life...if spending a Tuesday evening carrying around a portfolio of political signs is your idea of entertainment then you need some serious help.

Congratulations Nick, every court needs a Jester!

I am so glad you got elected! That board and Shelby need someone who isnt gonna go along with the 'king of Shelby".