Arts

Open Hearings at Greenwich Board of Ed Will Determine Fate of Suspended GHS Band Teacher

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GHS band teacher, Mr. John Yoon is fighting to keep his job. The longtime band teacher, who has been out on paid administrative leave since April has requested that a series of upcoming hearings be open to the public. On Wednesday afternoon, Daniel Young, of Wofsey, Rosen and Keskin in Stamford, the attorney representing John Yoon, said the hearings are scheduled to begin this month and will take place in the Board of Education meeting room in the Havemeyer building. The hearings will all be held at 10:30am and are scheduled for July 14, July 15, Aug 10, Aug 31, Sept 1 and Sept 9, though Mr. Yoon, according to his attorney, is very disappointed that the hearings cut into the school year. “He very much wanted the hearings to take place over the summer so that he can be back in time for the school year,” Mr. Young said. Continue Reading →

Government

Statement of Conscience

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“Our hearts are saddened by the massacre at Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina, and we extend our deepest sympathies to the families and friends of the victims. We choose to not be silent at this moment in our nation’s history, but to be clear about where we stand. We condemn all acts of violence and are especially sensitive to violence motivated by racial hatred…” Statement of Conscience from US Attorney’s office District of Connecticut, signed by FBI, New Haven Mayor, Police and two dozen Members of the Clergy Continue Reading →

Government

Yes, Ben Branyan Can Talk

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At the annual summer meeting of the Pemberwick Glenville Association, Ben Branyan, the new town administrator, accompanied First Selectman Peter Tesei. After taking pages of notes during an outpouring of concerns about speeding traffic, street parking in residential neighborhoods and the wish list for Pemberwick Park, Judy Moretti asked if Mr. Branyan could speak about his first 30 days in his new job. Continue Reading →