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“Over the objections of the BET Democrats, the BET Republicans have rejected school capital projects, including the structural study for CMS that led to its closure this week.” Greenwich DTC Continue Reading →
“My purpose in nominating and voting for myself reflected my firm belief that in order to lead this body, you should first serve on this body.” – Karen Fassuliotis Continue Reading →
“The BOE estimates the structural issues at CMS will cost $5 million per year in maintenance. To put that in context, $5 million per year would fund a $55 million, 20-year 7% interest rate bond. That is almost half the cost of replacing CMS and we know the State will provide most of the $120 million needed anyway.” – Greg Piccininno Continue Reading →
“The 12 BET members on the ballot (6 Republicans and 6 Democrats) will determine how your property taxes are spent in town. The party slate receiving the most votes wins control of the BET and the chair gets an extra tie-breaking vote, gaining control of the whole town budget!” – Cheryl Moss Continue Reading →
“Don’t be fooled! Despite a voting record that shows reduced funding for both operating budgets and capital projects in the Schools, the Republican BET candidates are writing letters and placing ads about how much they support the Schools.” – Leslie Moriarty, Democratic member and candidate for BET Continue Reading →
Topics included deteriorating public schools Infrastructure, Eastern Greenwich Civic Center, public-private partnerships, partisan rancor, affordable housing. Continue Reading →
“From a long-term perspective, maintenance of the Town’s infrastructure is a ticking fiscal time bomb. Republican decisions to shrink the capital tax levy to provide a short-term tax relief bromide, reflects a policy of ‘DON’T pay as you go’ and if not corrected will yield gaping holes that future taxpayers will have to meet or risk seeing our infrastructure become more and more dilapidated.” – Hector E Arzeno Continue Reading →
After Mike Mason resigned from the BET to take a job as consultant to the town, the BET voted on a new member, a new chair and new vice chair. Continue Reading →
“Any time there is even an appearance of that, you try to avoid it. Mike was very sensitive to that also.” – Fred Camillo Continue Reading →
According to the contractual agreement, Mr. Mason will be paid $12,500 per month. Continue Reading →