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“We have to keep encouraging people not to sit on the sidelines, but to go in and get their vaccinations so we can arrive at that herd immunity sooner rather than later.” – First Selectman Fred Camillo Continue Reading →
This year’s Distinguished Teachers navigated the challenging landscape of teaching during a pandemic, and have left a lasting impact on their students. We are so proud of them and look forward to honoring them.” – Cathy Brunetti, DTAC chair Continue Reading →
Panelists will include Schools Superintendent Dr. Toni Jones, Chief Operating Officer Sean O’Keefe, Facilities Director Dan Watson, School Board chair Peter Bernstein and Vice chair Kathleen Stowe. Continue Reading →
“Let’s actually do some urban planning – invest in our schools and fire protection, deal with parking, traffic, try to reduce our waste and be more environmentally conscious. Sadly, that cannot happen unless we change our First Selectman and control of the BET. We can change BET control by giving Democratic BET candidates more total votes this November AND also change the complexion of the current Republican BET membership.” – Joanna Swomley Continue Reading →
“It is not fiscally prudent to ask for bids after the total cost was appropriated – practically speaking, you wouldn’t tell a contractor what you will be willing to pay before he had a chance to offer an estimate as to what they felt it would cost to do the repairs.” – Michael Mason, Chair, Greenwich Board of Estimate and Taxation Continue Reading →
“…when you say you are ‘not sure’ that enacting civil rights laws ‘is the proper role of government,’ Rep. Fiorello, we would say that we are concerned that you do not have the basic understanding of our laws to be holding public office.” – Nerlyn Pierson, Michelle Abt Continue Reading →
In 2018, both the Historic District Commission and P&Z Commission told the previous applicant, Chabad Lubavitch of Greenwich, they wanted the Armory in its entirety to be preserved. Continue Reading →
During comments preceding a vote on extending the sunset clause for tip fees and resident permit fees at the dump, it was reported that commercial hauler tonnage had dropped by a third since tipping fees were introduced. Continue Reading →
The award program recognizes outstanding efforts by teachers, administrators, parents, students and community leaders who have made music education part of a well-rounded education. Continue Reading →
“When I was a teenager, school wasn’t reaching me. “Then the Beatles saved my life. Rock and roll and soul. The arts gave me the confidence to forge a path in the world.” – Steven Van Zandt Continue Reading →