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“That $45 million gap is neither theoretical nor discretionary. These are actual expenses taxpayers fund every year. None of this information is hidden from required Hartford reporting. Connecticut already requires all its 169 school districts to report comprehensive, standardized education costs annually.” – Lucia D. Jansen Continue Reading →
“Assessment vs. Tax Rate. A common misconception is that a 27% increase in property value equals a 27% increase in taxes. This is not the case.” – David Weisbrod, BET chairman Continue Reading →
“A concern that WMS might achieve Racial Imbalance with an Open Enrollment option at CMS, or reach “impending imbalance” of Racial Imbalance was mentioned during this BOE meeting, without any specifics. Speculation about possible, maybe, could be, what-if’s is just that – speculation. And it is unfortunate that this did not enter the conversation prior to the Open Enrollment survey, if this was really a concern.” – Katherine McKersie Continue Reading →
“This document is following the rule that defines insanity: ‘Keep trying the same thing over and over and expect a different result.’ The RTM has consistently rejected earlier iterations of the ‘flip and should do so again.” – Mark Fichtel Continue Reading →
“Why, in a town like Greenwich, can we not afford a contract with a bus company that actually has places for their buses to park, places for their employees to have breaks and use the facilities?Currently we are piecemealing a plan together. Some buses are parked at a local church for $10,000 per month, while others are parked on school property. The BOE is battling the state of CT to allow them to park buses under an over pass for a $1 per year fee, but have been denied so far. A trailer would be placed for drivers to take breaks in. Under the highway….This situation is unacceptable.” – Jennifer Andrews Continue Reading →
“The report claims that Byram residents are in favor of the “flip” option. That is not true….The Rink Committee report, for all its protestations of having explored every possible alternative to Morlot Park, should be seen for what it is: a report whose outcome was pre-ordained.”- Mark Fichtel, Byram Continue Reading →
“America is no longer free the way it was before Trump’s second term began. We have a president, who, along with his cronies and enablers at the highest levels of government in the most powerful country on earth, revel in their power to intimidate and hurt and even kill us, confident in the knowledge they will never pay a price. Not because the Constitution changed, but because too many in power are willing to ignore it, or twist and dismantle it to suit their own ends. And too many others are willing to look away because they are also afraid and therefore by definition no longer free.” – Ruth Sherman Continue Reading →
“The United States of America, long the world’s pre-eminent symbol of freedom and democracy and the pillar of global stability for almost a century has rapidly metamorphosized into the neighborhood thug.” – Dan Quigley Continue Reading →
“Fees for the firm representing Fred Camillo total $180,156.84. They have been paid in full by the Town of Greenwich. The Board of Education has been billed $165,985.50 for legal representation. None of their bills have been paid by the Town. The reason is not known…And from the billing records – there appears to have been a settlement discussion that went nowhere. Who decided that? This has cost more than a George Bush Statue, less than a Greenwich Avenue Hotel.” – Brian Raabe Continue Reading →
“The Task Force’s conclusions reflect careful consideration of all options and make clear that the flip is – again – the most practical and community-centered path forward.” – Continue Reading →