“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 →
Hamilton Ave School Neighbors Urge Compromise to Spare Mature Trees in Way of Field Improvement
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Lauren Rabin, Republican Hopeful for Selectman: Greenwich is Strong and Getting Stronger
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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 →
Filed under: Government, Board of Education, Board of Selectman, Dan Quigley, Fred Camillo, Granit Balidemaj, Jill Oberlander, Joe Kelly
Outpouring of Gratitude for Ralph Mayo, “Everybody Knows Ralph”
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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 →
Filed under: Schools, Board of Education, Greenwich High School, Greenwich Public Schools, Ralph Mayo
Incoming GHS Student Government Leaders Introduce Themselves
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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 →
Filed under: Schools, Alex Kosyakov, Board of Education, ex comm, Greenwich High School, James Heavey, Lucas Gazianis, Peter Bernstein
Gordon Beinstein to Represent CT in the NASSP National Principal of the Year
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More honors are in store for WMS Principal Gordon Beinstein, the 2019 Connecticut Public Schools Middle School Principal of the Year. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Ann Carabillo, Board of Education, Gordon Beinstein, National Association of Secondary Schools Principals, Peter Bernstein, Ralph Mayo, Western Middle School
BET Passes Greenwich Town Budget in 11-1 Vote
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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 →
Filed under: Government, ADA compliance, bleachers, Board of Education, Bruce Museum, Cardinal Stadium, Greenwich Police Dept, Jill Oberlander
Letter: Greenwich’s 1953 Schools Are the Result of Town’s Debt Policy
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“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 →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, BET, Board of Education, Board of Estimate and Taxation, BOE, debt policy, Mike Warner, northwest firehouse
Mayo and Schools Principals Share a Glimpse into 21st Century Greenwich Schools Classrooms
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Superintendent Ralph Mayo along with principals Marc D’Amico, Jill Flood, Jason Goldstein gave a talk about personalized learning in Greenwich Schools. The administrators were introduced by BOE chair Peter Bernstein. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Board of Education, Greenwich High School, Jason Goldstein, Jill Flood, Marc D'Amico, Peter Bernstein, Ralph Mayo
Bernstein Wins Unanimously in BOE Vote for Another Term as Chair
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Though Peter Sherr was absent, the Board of Education voted unanimously for current chair Peter Bernstein to retain his position. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Board of Education, Board of Selectmen, BOE, Peter Bernstein, Peter Sherr
Letter: A Call to Leadership. Say “No” to Artificial Turf!
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A Message to the Board of Education, Board of Selectman, Board of Estimate and Taxation, Planning and Zoning Commission, RTM.
“Leadership requires making bold decisions because you value and seek to protect the welfare of the community’s citizens rather than lauding the number of playable hours on a field.” – Susan Rudolph, Greenwich Continue Reading →