Raabe: Ms. Fassuliotis – How do we all get the 30% “Town Benefit” reduction you enjoy?

“It’s one thing to put oneself at the vanguard of an argument or body politic. In this case, you call years of Town management fiscal, “sleight of hand” and see nothing but mission creep in tax bills. It’s another thing to engage in false anger when you yourself receive a 30% haircut on your taxes. You can explain it in your next broadside – or maybe Assessor Lauren Elliott can weigh in with what that is, who gets it, and why. Can we all get that discount?” – Brian Raabe Continue Reading →

Robert N. Dance, 70

Calling hours will be held from 4 to 7 p.m., Monday, February 16, at the Leo P. Gallagher & Son Funeral Home, 31 Arch St., Greenwich. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 17, at the funeral home. Entombment will be at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Rye Brook, NY. Continue Reading →

Fassuliotis: The Oversized Ladle, A Response to Mr. Raabe

“And the Mayflower bit? Chef’s kiss. I never claimed to have built the ship, Brian—just that after 50 years here, I’ve watched enough fiscal sleight-of-hand to spot a ‘don’t worry, the mill rate will save us’ mirage from a mile away. You’ve got 25 years? Congrats on the silver medal in the ‘I’ve Been Here Long Enough to Lecture You’ Olympics. No extra votes, as you so helpfully pointed out, but plenty of extra property taxes to show for it with no changes in the services we get.” – Karen Fassuliotis Continue Reading →