Greenwich Free Press (https://greenwichfreepress.com/category/opinion/page/36/)
“Some members of the RTM made suggestions to reduce our budget. I applaud their willingness to make unpopular suggestions because they were for all of the right reasons. Obviously, I disagree with them, but I commend them for their willingness to do the hard thing. ” – Dr. Sal Corda, Interim Superintendent of Greenwich Public Schools Continue Reading →
“Far from being a governor “not completely comfortable” as the leader of our state, Dannel Malloy has displayed courageous leadership, moral, political, and fiscal, during one of the most difficult periods in our history, and made Connecticut a better place to live.” – Sean Goldrick Continue Reading →
“The denial of use for a Village Green or a play field is another spring season of neglect by an administration more focused on its “branding” campaign, papering over the black marks of dysfunctional Town governance with slick PR. Is this election politics?” – Mike Finkbeiner Continue Reading →
“Governor Malloy’s plan to shift ECS support from wealthy to poorer school districts was necessitated by the recent court ruling by Superior Court Judge David Mowkasher who wrote that, “the egregious gaps between rich and poor school districts in this state…cry out for coherently calibrated state spending” that factors in “the special circumstances of the state’s poorest communities.” – Sean Goldrick Continue Reading →
“Recent college graduates are drawn to the allure and opportunity of cities like Boston and New York. Now, with new companies and intriguing career options springing up in Stamford, Wright Tech and UCONN/Stamford will be at the center of it all.” – Livvy Floren Continue Reading →
“We have heard your voices and understand that no matter how hard you work, you are still bombarded by rising costs and rising taxes, and you are finding it difficult to keep up.” – The Greenwich Delegation Continue Reading →
Major corporate players have moved on or have considered relocating outside Connecticut as a result of the uncertainty created by the budget deficit and burdensome fiscal policies.
The Digital Animation Tax Credit tipped the scale for Blue Sky Studios. Continue Reading →
“I have been keeping track of the number of times cars run red lights here in Greenwich. At least two or three times a week I observe this happening, usually in my neighborhood. – The Greenwich Curmudgeon Continue Reading →
“If we were to use the National Popular Vote results in elections, this would better represent the views of our Connecticut voters across the political spectrum. Connecticut legislators on both sides of the aisle need to “Put Connecticut First” and support the National Popular Vote Compact, HB 5434.” – Stephanie Paulmeno Continue Reading →
“Redistricting was not selected as a viable option as it would create irrational school boundaries which would have to be redrawn every two or three years because of continually changing demographics in the district; necessitate busing large numbers of students and the reassigning of approximately 900 students, significantly increase annual transportation costs, and appreciably add to congestion and traffic emissions on the roads of Greenwich.” – Dr. Sal Corda Continue Reading →