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 →
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Observers Clash with Ballot Counters; Recount of Close Greenwich BOE Vote Still a Cliffhanger
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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 →
Filed under: Government, Board of Education, Cody Kittle, Dan Quigley, Fred DeCaro, Greenwich Police Dept, Jackie Homan, Kara Philbin
Democratic Candidate for Greenwich First Selectman, Bill Kelly: What I’d Do on Day One
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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 →
Filed under: Government, Bill Kelly, Board of Education, Board of Estimate and Taxation, Fred Camillo, Greenwich Schools, Tod's Point. Greenwich Pool at Byram Park
BERNSTEIN: Help Break the Cycle of Negativity – Vote Mercanti-Anthony and Kittle for the BOE
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“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 →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Board of Education, Cody Kittle, Michael-Joseph Mercanti-Anthony, Peter Bernstein
BET Debate Highlights Difference in Philosophies as Parties Vie for Coveted Tie-Breaking Vote
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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 →
Filed under: Government, ADA compliance, air quality, Bill Drake, Board of Education, Board of Estimate and Taxation, capital projects, Dan Ozizmir
LETTER: Time to Bring Back Rationality in Politics; Vote Mercanti-Anthony and Kittle for BOE
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“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 →
Filed under: Board of Education, Cody Kittle, Greg Piccininno, Kathleen Stowe, Laura Kostin, Michael-Joseph Mercanti-Anthony
Greenwich Teacher: “I am sad to hear the contempt for teachers.”
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“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 →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Board of Education
Fiery Board of Ed Debate Touches on Masks, Curriculum, Capital, Achievement Gap, Social-Emotional Learning
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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 →
Filed under: Schools, Board of Education, Cody Kittle, curriculum, Dr. Toni Jones, Greenwich Schools, Joe Kelly, Kara Philbin
Debates Continue for Nov 2, 2021 Municipal Elections
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Click for a list of candidate debates for the Nov 2 municipal election. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Schools, Board of Education, Board of Estimate and Taxation, Board of Selectmen, Greenwich Schools, League of Women Voters of Greenwich, Round Hill Asociation
QUIGLEY: Our Outstanding Republican Board Of Education Candidates
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“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 →