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“The lack of funding for the Greenwich school system compared to our neighbors is in itself alarming, but it also translates (arguably) to lagging school rankings. Per Niche’s 2020 Best School District Rankings in Connecticut, Westport is ranked #1, New Canaan is ranked #2, Darien is ranked #5, Fairfield is ranked #9 and Greenwich is ranked #12. See a correlation here? Definitely.” – Ed Lerum Continue Reading →
“What we need to do is instruct and guide the Superintendent who is still new and doesn’t really understand the context of Greenwich. Sean (Sean O’Keefe, COO) is even newer and doesn’t understand the context of Greenwich…We need to guide our new employees who may not understand the dynamic in Greenwich and what is accepted.” – Peter Sherr Continue Reading →
Greenwich Police responded to a report of a physical altercation in Pemberwick Tuesday night. Continue Reading →
A memorial Mass in celebration of Dick’s wonderful life will be held at a later date when the world returns to normal. Continue Reading →
A 2017 Mercedes Benz GLE 350 vanished in the overnight hours. Continue Reading →
A private committal service will be held for immediate family at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Greenwich, CT. Continue Reading →
The BOE voted to approve a pass/fail grading option for 4th quarter, though 2 board members were hold outs. Students have until June 1 to decide. Also, the administration announced there would be no final exams. Continue Reading →
During his daily press conference Governor Ned Lamont said his team is developing a reopening strategy for the state. Continue Reading →
“I urge everyone to look at the facts and not get caught up in the emotions. We ALL care about the quality of our children’s education. It is not a partisan issue.” – Dan Quigley, RTC Chair Continue Reading →
“Many of the options that BET members have suggested would have long implementation time frames, illusory savings or be disruptive to the educational process. We would prefer a partnership with the BET in order to start discussing these issues and work together to find solutions.” – Board of Education members Peter D. Bernstein (Chair) and Kathleen Stowe (Vice Chair) Continue Reading →