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Special Education and Student Support Services Staff Surveyed by Greenwich Teachers Union

“Among the most troubling findings, 77.5% of respondents reported that they do not feel safe from retaliation in the workplace. More than 83% indicated that when they raise concerns affecting students or their professional responsibilities, they do not feel heard or believe meaningful action is taken. These findings were accompanied by dozens of written comments describing fear of repercussions for advocating for students, expressing professional opinions, or raising concerns about district practices.” – GEA Continue Reading →

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GHS Class of 2026 Graduation Speaker, John Sullivan: The Struggle is the Prize

Greenwich High School held their commencement ceremony for the Class of 2026 on Thursday. The Valedictorian was Sonia Patel. The Salutatorians were Marley Wies and Annabelle Wu. The commencement speaker was former NFL All-Pro center and GHS alumnus John Sullivan. He was introduced by class vice president, Nicolas Sosa, who said Mr. Sullivan first played football with the Putnam Generals in the GYFL before becoming a high school All-American in both football and wrestling. Continue Reading →

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Developer of Benedict Court is First Recipient of Greenwich Affordable Housing Trust Fund Loan

In addition to the developer of Benedict Court, AHTF currently has five outstanding conditional loan commitments, one of which is scheduled to close before the end of this month. In all instances, through negotiations with the developers, AHTF has been able to negotiate either an increase in the percentage of affordable units and/or a reduction in the size of the originally planned development. Continue Reading →

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RTM Rejects Gift of George HW Bush Statue

The statue was proposed to be located in a circle outside the entrance to the Havemeyer building where today there is a tree. After a motion to postpone indefinitely was unsuccessful, a motion on the substitute resolution to accept the statute gift failed: 81 yes, 110 no, 5 abstentions. Continue Reading →

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