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The BET organizational meeting featured election of officers, ushering in Democratic leadership by unanimous consent – David Weisbrod as chair, Matt DesChamps as vice chair and Doug Fenton as clerk – committee assignments and liaisons were announced. Then the newly formed Debt & Fund Balance Policy Committee met, chaired by Democrat Elliot Alchek. Continue Reading →
Thursday night’s capital projects public hearing, organized by current BET chair, Republican Harry Fisher and First Selectman Fred Camillo, had few surprises but for feedback that the entire process should be more transparent. The meeting lasted just one hour. It might have been longer if there was an option to testify remotely. On the dais, in addition to Fisher and Camillo were BET members Elliot Alchek, Matt DesChamps, Leslie Moriarty, David Weisbrod, Leslie Tarkington and Stephen Selbst.
Not in attendance were Lucia Jansen, Nisha Arora, David Alfano, Scott Kalb or Karen Fassuliotis. Continue Reading →
At Bosco’s in Old Greenwich Democrats were joyful their party wrested control of the all-powerful finance board, the Board of Estimate and Taxation, and its chairmanship that comes with a tie-breaking vote. At Townhouse in central Greenwich, Republican First Selectman said he was honored to have won a fourth term along with running mates Lauren Rabin and Jackie Budkins. Continue Reading →
“Sadly, several of the Republican BET candidates running for re-election have voting records and communications that display a fundamental lack of understanding of the budget drivers, as well as consistent antagonism towards our Town departments, Town Boards, Schools, and Greenwich residents.” – Doug Fenton Continue Reading →
“The ‘support schools’ gaslight caucus that couldn’t run a bake sale – or keep a school head for more than 540 days on average over 20 years – wants to keep running the show. – Brian Raabe Continue Reading →
“Greenwich’s budget should reflect the Town’s priorities and values. This requires difficult decisions. As residents and taxpayers, we should be able to expect those decisions to be data-driven, rigorous, and transparent.” – Doug Fenton, Riverside Continue Reading →
“As the days grow shorter and the crisp air of autumn approaches, a new school year is on the horizon. Soon, the 6:18 am sunrise will follow the 6:17 am school bus pickup time. This requires a wake up call for Greenwich families that rivals West Point cadets.” – Matt DesChamps, Democratic BET Member and Candidate for Re-election Continue Reading →
The RTC endorsed more than the minimum number of candidates for Board of Education and for the finance board they did not renominate incumbents Karen Fassuliotis or 2-decade member Leslie Tarkington. Continue Reading →
Joan Lynch succeeds long-time Town Comptroller, Peter Mynarski, now that his retirement is official. She has been transitioning in this position since being appointed by the Board of Estimate and Taxation at its May 19, 2025 Board Meeting. Continue Reading →
“These projects, such as the rink and flood hardening at Grass Island will have to be done and need to be included in the CIP. They should not be disappeared in order to make future budgets look fiscally plausible.” – Cheryl Moss Continue Reading →