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After eight years on the board, and its chair since 2017, Mr. Bernstein, a Republican, who has a full time job as an attorney for Mastercard, is ready for a break.
Likely a short break. Continue Reading →
The Democratic Registrar of Voters read aloud a paragraph from the Recanvass Procedure Manual to “observers” during the recount about intimidating the moderator “who shall make the final decision regarding the intent of the voter.” Continue Reading →
Bill Kelly said his decision to run for First Selectman was partly inspired by the ceiling collapse at North Mianus School last February, resulting in students being relocated to a former private school campus in Stamford.
“My granddaughter attends North Mianus School,” Kelly said. Continue Reading →
“Voters need to be aware of wolves in sheep’s clothing. Both Megan Galletta, the other Republican candidate, and Kara Philbin, the possible write-in candidate, have declined to answer whether they are affiliated with the local freedom fighters who claim they are patriots but are instead part of a misinformation campaign.” – Peter Bernstein, BOE chair Continue Reading →
Though all nominees will be seated after Nov 2, the result of the election is that the party whose candidates garner the most votes in total gets to choose the BET’s chair, and that person holds the tie breaking vote. Continue Reading →
“What we do not need on the Board of Education is
more controversial personalities who will unnecessarily inject fringe ideologies into every issue that comes before the board.” – Greg Piccininno Continue Reading →
“At the board meeting on 10/21, one speaker came back to her seat (directly in front of me) and loud enough to be heard called the chairman an a**hole and “such a d*ck”. She said, “Yup the teachers are all about control.” As if that is why I get up at 5:30 a.m. and go to school each day. It’s why I run a game club and a kindness club until 4:30 and then come home and correct papers until 9:30 p.m. FOR CONTROL?????” – Kathleen Beinstein Continue Reading →
In the speed round of questions, candidates were asked if they agreed with the views of the group who call themselves Greenwich Patriots. Continue Reading →
Click for a list of candidate debates for the Nov 2 municipal election. Continue Reading →
“Megan Galletta, Cody Kittle and Michael-Joseph Mercanti-Anthony each bring with them diverse career experiences and impressive resumes.” – Dan Quigley, RTC chair Continue Reading →