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 →
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Adding Access Road to New Hamill Rink Could Bump Users for at Least a Year A During Construction
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Architects presented 5 rough site layouts for a new Hamill Rink, parking, and Strazza Field. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Sports, Al Monelli, Bill Drake, Byram Veterans Association, Don Sylvester, Dorothy Hamill Rink, Eugene Morlot Park
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
BET Cuts Greenwich Schools Budget $3 Million in Party Line Vote
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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 →
Filed under: Government, Andy Duus, Beth Krumeich, Bill Drake, David Weisbrod, Debra Hess, Jeff Ramer, Karen Fassuliotis
LETTER: The Nathaniel Witherell – Past and Future
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Letter by Bill Drake, Andy Duus, Art Norton, and Nancy Weissler, members of the BET’s Nathaniel Witherell Strategic Planning Committee Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Andy Duus, Art Norton, BET, Bill Drake, Health Dimensions Group, Jill Oberlander, Nancy Weissler
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
With 44 Days until Municipal Election, Greenwich Republicans Prepare for Final Push
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Candidate for First Selectman Fred Camillo said he was proud of the Republican slate of candidates. “There’s no scandals there. There’s no front page articles. …We are from Greenwich, for Greenwich.” Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Andy Duus, Bill Drake, Bill Kalna, Carmella Budkins, Dan Quigley, Debra Hess, Fred Camillo
Cos Cob Republican Club’s 88th Annual Clambake and Campaign Kick-Off at Tod’s Point
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Join the campaign season kick-off with a clambake at the beach. Meet Fred Camillo, candidate for First Selectman and Lauren Rabin, candidate for Selectman and other Republican Party candidates. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Andy Duus, Bill Drake, Debra Hess, Fred Camillo, Karen Fassuliotis, Lauren Rabin, Leslie Tarkington
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 →