LETTER: As Tax Collector, Richman’s List of Accomplishments Is Nothing Short of Impressive

“Howard Richman’s challenger cites her compassion and her experience working in the tax collector’s office as qualifications. But during her tenure under Howard’s predecessor – despite the GOP’s talk of low taxes – “compassion” for those unable or unwilling to pay their fair share of taxes resulted in a higher mill rate than was necessary.” – Joseph Smith, Riverside Continue Reading →

Another Greenwich Schools Administrator to Depart

Correction: this story has been updated to reflect that Dr. Sal Corda appointed COO Lorianne O’Donnell, not Dr. Jill Gildea. Another Greenwich Schools administrator is departing. Erica Klair at Abilis confirmed on Tuesday that Greenwich Schools Chief operating officer Lorianne O’Donnell’s is heading to Abilis, based in Greenwich to serve as chief operating officer. Abilis is a non profit that provides assistance to adults and children with developmental disabilities and their families. “Abilis is looking forward to welcoming Lorianne on Nov 18,” Ms Klair said in an email. Continue Reading →

LETTER: Let’s Talk Money – Yours and Mine, Greenwich Taxpayers

Fred Camillo is looking to public private partnerships (PPPs) to cover the costs to maintain and upgrade our infrastructure, going so far as to suggest they be included in capital project proposals. Sounds good, right? But let’s take a closer look….PPPs become a little harder to negotiate when the partner is a for-profit.” – David Snyder Continue Reading →