Greenwich Free Press (https://greenwichfreepress.com/category/letter-to-the-editor/)
“Fiscal discipline is not about saying “no” to investment; it is about ensuring that government lives within the same realities as the residents who fund it.” – Karen Fassuliotis Continue Reading →
“Whether your tax bill increased, stayed about the same, or even declined, this year’s bills understandably raise questions. Here’s how the revaluation and this year’s budget worked together to shape them – and what those tax dollars support.” – David Weisbrod, Chair of the Greenwich Board of Estimate and Taxation Continue Reading →
“I am encouraged that changes are being made, and I hope that, as the speed camera program is reinstated, Chief Heavey and First Selectman Camillo listen closely to the legitimate concerns raised by residents.” – Mark J. Lewis Continue Reading →
“Greenwich Board of Education members might benefit from a busy summer of study. Their last meeting was not inspiring….The evening included one BOE member talking about bringing in lessons ‘I have learned in the corporate world.’ ‘The DOGE is strong with this one,’ to misquote Star Wars. The mood music was a general lack of seriousness while members scrolled on cell phones and laptops like teenagers.” Continue Reading →
Against Mr. Shapiro’s Cross-Sound Folly — and a Modest Demand for Its True Price. – Andrew R. Melillo, 12th-generation Connecticut resident by his Yankee bloodline, and 5th-generation resident by his Italian bloodline. Continue Reading →
“Other towns rejected speed cameras after a lengthy public debate. Unfortunately, we did not get that debate in Greenwich as the cameras were rolled out before any public involvement. Do the current members of the RTM represent the people in this town or have they decided to vote without listening to their constituents?” – Jonathan Redmond Continue Reading →
“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 →
“Watching the latest BOE meeting on June 11 had me wondering aloud, has it been a BOE problem all along? Maybe the BET wasn’t ALL to blame?” – Jennifer Andrews Continue Reading →
“The Board of Education routinely speaks about the importance of stakeholder input, collaboration, transparency, and community engagement. Yet when over 600 educators provide direct feedback about the conditions affecting morale, trust, retention, and professional culture, there appears to be little interest in hearing more.” – Greenwich Education Association Executive Board Continue Reading →
“Insufficient notification and inadequate, confusing speed limit postings contributed to residents’ outrage as expressed at the “explanation” meeting finally scheduled at Town Hall in May….Greenwich can do a better job of speed limit monitoring than outsourcing to Blue Line.” – Susan Mulvey Rattray Continue Reading →