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WOLD: Relieved at Unanimous Historic District Commission Vote Rejecting Bush Statue in Veterans Park Plaza

“I had the feeling that many of the members felt grateful for the gift, but could not see why his service to this country should placed there, and in a way it could (with its flood light) and 9ft tall wall ‘cast a shadow’ on the in inscription: “In honor of the men and women of Greenwich who served the World War.”- David Wold Continue Reading →

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FENTON: Decade-High Kindergarten Enrollment and the Need to Fully Fund Our School Budget

“Even if the BOE budget is fully funded, the total number of K-12 General Education teachers will have been reduced by 30 (~4.3%) since the 2022-23 school year, a combination of proactive cuts by the BOE and a reduction in Title I and other grant funded positions.  In the approved budget, our GenEd student / teacher ratios are expected to rise again next year, with K-5 classrooms having their largest average class size since 2019.” – Doug Fenton Continue Reading →

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WOLD: Don’t Locate Statue of George HW Bush by World War I Obelisk

“Bush’s place in Veterans Memorial Park should be next to the men who are mentioned that did not make it home during his life time, not standing in front of WWI monument with a massive granite tablet behind him and two lanes of traffic  separating him from the ‘boys’ he knew from Greenwich who never made it home.” – David Wold Continue Reading →

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BET Chair Fisher: FEMA Grants and Charter Amendment Strengthen Town Operations and fiscal Responsibility

“The Charter amendment, which passed with strong support (11-1-0), provides a new opportunity for town employees to retire, collect their pension, and then apply for another town position….the approval of FEMA grant funds for eligible property owners, will help protect homes in flood-prone areas while safeguarding the town’s financial interests.” – Harry Fisher, Republican Chairman of the BET Continue Reading →

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Adaptive Signal Control Technology: Cos Cob Groups & Businesses Open Letter to Greenwich DPW

“The few added seconds gained from eliminating the current exclusive pedestrian phase is not necessary and not worth the risk to our children, seniors, residents with disabilities, or anyone who needs the assistance of a vehicle free intersection to cross the street.” Continue Reading →

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