The BET decision day meeting started with two hours dedicated to Greenwich Public Schools budget, during which about 200 people tuned in via Zoom. Continue Reading →
BET Cuts Greenwich Schools Budget $3 Million in Party Line Vote
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RTC Chair: Greenwich schools do not have a funding problem.
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“The facts in this debate are on the side of the Republican BET members who took the step to pass this budget under intense pressure, great duress and the theater of emotional overreach by many well-intentioned parents.” – Dan Quigley, RTC chair Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Schools, BET, BOE, Dan Quigley, Mike Mason, schools budget
Greenwich Real Estate Report: April 17-24, 2020
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Seven weeks into the shutdown, I wanted to know what some NYC residents have to say about the real estate market both in the city and here in Greenwich so I asked following questions… Continue Reading →
Filed under: Real Estate, #NYC, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Greenwich real estate, Greenwich real estate report, New York City, open houses
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Loud, Drive-By Protest to Schools Budget Cuts Sends Message to BET
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On Sunday the empty streets of downtown Greenwich suddenly became gridlocked. Cars streamed onto Field Point Rd in the area of Town Hall, all blaring their horns to protest proposed cuts to the schools budget. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Police & Fire, Schools, Greenwich Public Schools, Janet Lee McMahon, Kareh Hirsh, Kathleen Stowe, Katie Yu
Kelly Seeks Republican Nomination for State Rep,150th House District
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Joe Kelly said if his campaign for State Rep is successful he would continue to serve on the Board of Education. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Schools, Sports, Board of Education, Greenwich Schools, Joe Kelly, Rugby, Steve Meskers
Conditional Reopening of The Griff Public Golf Course Announced in Greenwich
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The Griff will reopen with restrictions. “There’s not going to be four in a golf cart.” – Fred Camillo Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Health, COVID-19, Fred Camillo, Griffith E Harris Golf Course, North Mianus School, The Griff
Greenwich Tree Conservancy Lauds Parks & Rec for Planting Trees during the Pandemic
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“We hope on Arbor Day you go out and hug a tree. Once you find that perfect tree, hold on tight and don’t let go!” – Greenwich Tree Conservancy Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Government, Arbor Day, Greenwich Tree Conservancy
First Selectman Announces Some Loosening of Closed Parks & Marinas
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Starting Monday, May 4, Cos Cob Park will be open to walkers from 7:30am to 2:00, Monday through Friday.
“If we find out people are not following the protocols and guidelines then we will pull back. We’ve worked too hard to get to this point to take a huge step backward.” – Fred Camillo Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Health
UPDATE: Pandemic Drones Nixed in Westport
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In Westport, Draganfly’s pandemic drone technology was to be used in a “Flatten the Curve Pilot Program” to fight COVID-19.
“…our announcement was perhaps misinterpreted, not well-received, and posed many additional questions. We heard and respect your concerns, and are therefore stepping back and re-considering the full impact of the technology and its use in law enforcement protocol.” – Westport First Selectman Jim Marpe Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Health
Maureen Paula Hopper, 67
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As we come together to celebrate Maureen in this time of social distancing, please honor her memory by supporting Trinity Church’s Stephen Ministry program in her name. Continue Reading →