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As a neighbor and as a taxpayer, I think it’s irresponsible not to give the the wider Greenwich community a better understanding, comparatively, as to what the costs will be for moving the rink and for keeping it in the current location.” – Lucy von Brachel Continue Reading →
Lucia Jansen, of the RTM budget overview committee, said, “I the lead committee that cut the $950,000 request for this budget item. We were very clear that the reason was because of the lack of information, and certainly not because of the genuine support and interest for the rink.” 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 →
Francia Alvarez said there has been talk in the RTM about the Housing Authority’s interest in developing affordable housing in the area of McKinney Terrace, which abuts Eugene Morlot Park to the north and might potentially share the access road. McKinney Terrace is housing for elderly and disabled and is run by the Housing Authority.
“Is that driveway going to provide access if it were to move forward putting in housing in the area?” she asked. Continue Reading →
Byram Vets don’t want an access road through the park. A 1991 P&Z memo confirms a Parks & Rec promise not to add pavement to parkland or disturb the veterans Memorial Grove. Continue Reading →
Architects presented 5 rough site layouts for a new Hamill Rink, parking, and Strazza Field. Continue Reading →
“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 →
“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 →
The BET decision day meeting started with two hours dedicated to Greenwich Public Schools budget, during which about 200 people tuned in via Zoom. Continue Reading →
Letter by Bill Drake, Andy Duus, Art Norton, and Nancy Weissler, members of the BET’s Nathaniel Witherell Strategic Planning Committee Continue Reading →