“…the Schools administration is arguing that the only way to meet the BET guidance is to cut services. As usual, they pick services that have a vocal advocacy group to raise a fuss in the hope that they will keep the proposed increase. They seem to do this every year.” – Brian Raney Continue Reading →
Brian Raney
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Breakdown of the Jan 18, 2022 RTM Moderator Vote
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Neither of the two candidates, Alexis Voulgaris and Brian Raney, were affiliated with a political party. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Alexis Voulgaris, Brian Raney, Katherine LoBalbo, Representative Town Meeting, RTM
UPDATE: Voulgaris is First Woman RTM Moderator; Lobalbo Becomes Moderator Pro Tem
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RTM member Brian Raney from district 9 joined Moderator pro tempore Alexis Voulgaris in seeking to succeed Tom Byrne in the position of RTM moderator.
Filed under: Government, Alexis Voulgaris, Brian Raney, Kate LoBalbo, RTM, Tom Byrne
Tabulation Error Acknowledged in RTM Item 8 Appeal of Town Attorney Opinion on “Unmasking Our Children” Ordinance
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Moderator Tom Byrne explained that once a vote is announced, it is recorded and cannot be changed. “Any rule to the contrary would lead to chaos.” Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Brian Raney, Central Middle School, Covid, Kim Spezzano, Seth Bacon, Tom Byrne, town clerk
Greenwich’s 230 Member RTM Rules on Controversial Pollinator Mural: Let ‘Em Paint
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After passionate comments from the 50 people who signed up in advance to speak, the vote was 121 in favor, 68 opposed and 5 abstentions. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Arts, Giving, Government, Alexis Voulgaris, Angelica Veronis, Brian Raney, Craig Amundson, Dean Goss
Out-Of-Town Drivers Cited for Aggressive Driving on Greenwich Ave during RTM SOMR Testimony on Restoring Officers to Directing Traffic
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During testimony on a RTM SOMR to restore police officers to direct traffic on Greenwich Ave, residents pointed to New Yorkers speeding and disobeying traffic rules, as well as a resurgence in skateboarding on the Avenue. Continue Reading →