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SPILO: Democrat Distractions

By: greenwichfreepress | April 9, 2021

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Special Education and Student Support Services Staff Surveyed by Greenwich Teachers Union
"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
Andrews: BOE and Superintendent Don't Listen to Teacher/Student Feedback, Full Stop
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Greenwich Officials React to Passage of HB 8002 in CT House & Senate
"We all agree that Connecticut needs more housing, and I very much appreciate the efforts of our Governor and colleagues in the House to reach out to and work with mayors, first selectmen from both sizes of the aisle, CCM and the COGs to eliminate the most conflicting parts of the bill. However I believe that the new bill requires input from the public. We can not build public trust by sidelining the public. – Hector Arzeno, (D-151)
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Public Hearing Scheduled for Monday on Proposed "Mansion Tax" SB 1068
The bill, introduced by Connecticut Democrats, proposes a sliding scale additional municipal property tax assessment on towns not meeting the Connecticut General Statutes 8-30g mandate (the affordable housing statute) of 10% affordable housing.
Feathers Ruffled after New Haven Mayor Points Finger at Greenwich during Hearing on Zoning Legislation

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Landslide RTM Vote: Appropriation of $42 Million Approved for Central Middle School
"Literally, tonight the world is watching this vote. Knowing that the number one reason people move to Greenwich is quality of schools, very real estate firm that serves our market around the globe will be talking first thing tomorrow morning about the vote of the RTM on the Central Middle School tonight." – Tony Turner, Central Middle School building committee chair
P&Z Watch: Commission Unanimously Approves CMS Municipal Improvement; Moves Site Plan to Final
CMS Building Committee Refers to RTM a Request to Replace A Member ASAP

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