At the May 30 DPW hearing, feedback from residents stemmed from bump outs proposed as part of the plan to make Greenwich Avenue ADA compliant. DPW’s Jim Michel said bump outs were necessary, but many residents were skeptical. Continue Reading →
Beth MacGillivray
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Greenwich RTC Primaries – Good Night for the Old Guard
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The RTC primaries on March 5 will be remembered for sharp words, a high turnout, and recounts in a fractured party. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Andy Duus, Beth MacGillivray, Fred Camillo, Jill Kelly, Joe Kelly, Joe Montanaro, Lauren Rabin
QUIGLEY: A Spectacular Failure of Leadership
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“…the RTC leadership has burned bridges. They have set a low bar for public discourse and have been neither humble nor open-minded. They have also leveraged their surrogates (The CT Centinal and Greenwich Patriots) to launch personal attacks, spread conspiracy theories and unhinged rhetoric throughout our community.” – Dan Quigley Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, BET, Beth MacGillivray, Dan Quigley, Fred Camillo, Greenwich Patriots, Greenwich RTC, Lauren Rabin
Greenwich Republicans: Remarkable Record Turnout at Caucuses
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“Greenwich Republicans achieved a remarkable record turnout at 12 district caucuses this past week despite the challenging weather conditions on a rainy night.” – Beth MacGillivray, Chair, Greenwich Republicans Continue Reading →
Filed under: Opinion, Beth MacGillivray, Greenwich Republians
Greenwich Republicans Point Fingers at CMS PTA While PTA Calls Former State Rep’s Survey Misleading
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Tensions are mounting as the deadline to submit request or state grant money for CMS looms and cost estimates may exceed $67.5 million approved by BET. To qualify for the grant the funding must be “adequate.”
At Thursday’s BOE meeting, CMS PTA co-president Jen Behette said parents had been confused by a survey from former State Rep Harry Arora whose wife is on the building committee. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, BET, Beth MacGillivray, Board of Education, BOE, Central Middle School, Clare Kilgallen, Dina Urso
RTM Controversy: Zuck Bucks, Conspiracy Theories, Leaked Emails and a $500,000 Private Grant
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Letters to the editor were followed by a slew of emails to the entire 230 RTM over the weekend, including some that were from an anonymous proton email. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Allyson Cowin, Andrew Winston, Beth MacGillivray, Betsy McCaughey, Center for Tech and Civic Life, CTCL, Dan Ozizmir
UPDATED: Greenwich Republicans Decline to Participate in 2022 LWV Debates
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“Greenwich Republicans declined a fourth debate invitation from the Greenwich League of Women voters because of the organization’s diminishing neutrality and objectivity in recent years.” – RTC chair Beth MacGillivray Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Beth MacGillivray, Greenwich DTC, Greenwich RTC, Joe Angland, Kay Maxwell, League of Women Voters Greenwich, Sandy Waters
Bump Outs on Greenwich Ave Squeeze Through in Close RTM Vote
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In the end, 111 members opposed eliminating the $2.8 million for bump outs and 95 voted in favor of eliminating the money. Four people abstained. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Beth MacGillivray, Bill Lewis, bump outs, bumpouts, Dan Quigley, Fred Camillo, Greenwich Ave
Revised BOE Title IX Student Policy Passed without Mention of Gender Identity or Sexual Orientation
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The Policy Governance Committee came back with an amended Title IX policy. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Aimee Mueth, Beth MacGillivray, Board of Education, Christina Downey, Cody Kittle, Concerned Greenwich Parents, Elizabeth DeHaven
Greenwich RTC Caucuses Result in Major Power Shift
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About a third of incumbents, including longtime party stalwarts, were voted out. Continue Reading →