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BET REPUBLICANS: North Mianus School Repairs – The Project Will be Fully Funded

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“The Board of Education (BOE) does not yet have a project to execute or contractors to do the work. When they do, the BET and our taxpayers will be there immediately with all needed funds. After the RTM approves next week, the Board of Education will have more than $2 million for demolition and the hiring of an architect. There is enough money to get through what needs to be done now.” – Michael Mason, Karen Fassuliotis, Leslie Tarkington, Bill Drake, Debra Hess, and Andy Duus Continue Reading →

Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Andy Duus, BET, Bill Drake, Debra Hess, Greenwich Public Schools, Karen Fassuliotis, Leslie Tarkington

Goldrick: BET Republicans ignored the values of the community

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“Contrary to Drake’s insinuation that Greenwich spends a great deal on education, that 46% figure actually ranks far below virtually every other suburban municipality in the state. Indeed, most comparable suburban Connecticut towns allocate a vastly higher percentage of their total budgets, between 60%-75%, to fund their school systems. A key reason that our school system’s budget comprises such a small proportion of the budget is that Greenwich enrolls the smallest percentage of its school-aged children in its public school system of any municipality in Connecticut.” – Sean Goldrick Continue Reading →

Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Opinion, Bill Drake, Board of Estimate and Taxation, Sean Goldrick

Possible Ice Rink on Tennis Court, Egress Road at GHS Discussed at Special BOE Meeting on Cardinal Stadium

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The special Cardinal Field committee agreed unanimously on a design, but Architect Russ Davidson split it into two phases because he said there are elements that require Wetlands Review that could slow down the whole project. Others disagreed. Continue Reading →

Filed under: Schools, Sports, Ashley Cole, Bill Drake, Board of Education, Cardinal Stadium, Christina Downey, Dr. Toni Jones

BET Republicans: We Welcome Superintendent of Schools Dr. Toni Jones

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“We are optimistic that Dr. Jones will serve our school district for many years to come and will honor and respect those principles that brought global renown to our schools and Town.” – Republican BET Members and Republican Candidates for Re-Election to the BET – Bill Drake, Andy Duus, Karen Fassuliotis, Debra Hess, Michael Mason, Leslie Tarkington Continue Reading →

Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Andy Duus, BET, Bill Drake, Debra Hess, Karen Fassuliotis, Leslie Tarkington, Michael Mason

Republican BET Members: All Greenwich Should Be Concerned

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“As the incumbent Republican members of the BET running for re-election, we all pledge to do our best in the upcoming campaign to earn your trust so that you can return us in November as the majority party on the BET.” – Current Republican BET Members and Republican Candidates for Re-Election to the BET Continue Reading →

Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Andy Duus, Bill Drake, Debra Hess, Karen Fassuliotis, Leslie Tarkington, Mike Mason

Smooth Sailing As Republicans Unanimously Endorse Slate for Nov 5 Election

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“Everyone is unified at this moment. There is no division. Everyone is in support of the candidates who have been and will be nominated tonight, exemplified by the fact that there won’t be any votes tonight.” – RTC Chair Rich DiPreta Continue Reading →

Filed under: Government, Andy Duus, Bill Drake, Carmella Budkins, Debra Hess, Fred Camillo, Heather Smeriglio, Joe Kelly