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There are three Democratic candidates for two seats – Gaetane Francis (incumbent), Christina Downey and Karen Hirsh.
The other candidates – Republicans Joe Kelly and Karen Kowalski are assured spots on the board. Continue Reading →
At the first BOE meeting of the year, parents from a group called Speducated Greenwich testified about their experiences as parents of children receiving special education services in Greenwich Schools. Superintendent Dr. Toni Jones said UConn is conducting a special education review, that the district would work with Key2Ed, and that she had met with many parents privately. Continue Reading →
This week workers are installing scaffolding underneath the home side bleachers at Cardinal field. Continue Reading →
“It’s very Pollyanna to say they’ll be replaced and in 40 years there will be the shade.” – Jessica Taal, Charles Street Continue Reading →
Lauren Rabin, currently a member of the Greenwich Board of Education is seeking the RTC nomination for Selectman. She talked about the role of Selectman, the Town’s need for playing fields, spaces for dogs to run free, funding capital improvements and the possibilities for public-private partnerships. Continue Reading →
At the final BOE meeting on Thursday night, several board members and administrators expressed their gratitude to Ralph Mayo, who served this year as the interim superintendent after the departure of Dr. Jill Gildea. Continue Reading →
Lucas Gazianis said issues for student government next year will include student engagement and opportunity block. Zane Khader talked about his parents’ American Dream and the importance of work ethic and fighting entitlement among students. Continue Reading →
More honors are in store for WMS Principal Gordon Beinstein, the 2019 Connecticut Public Schools Middle School Principal of the Year. Continue Reading →
Oberlander said the budget will result in a 2.98% increase in the mill rate, which she said was within target range of BET guidelines. Continue Reading →
“If Republicans again block any update to the town’s ‘debt policy’ at the BET’s ‘decision meeting’ later this month, they could pay a heavy price in November, and November isn’t far away. Tick-tock.” – Mike Warner, Past Chair of the RTM Finance Committee Continue Reading →