“The takeaway from this is that the new Republican party is even more energized against this establishment.” – Carl Higbie Continue Reading →
Some Introspection after Anticipated Red Wave Falters in Greenwich
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Carl Higbie
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HIGBIE: Democrats in Glass Houses
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“We conservative peasants were able to culminate enough brain power between all us to sound out the words in the remainder of (Wasserman’s) piece that came floating down from the ivory tower to lecture us on diversity.” – Carl Higbie Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Carl Higbie, Svetlana Wasserman
PHOTOS: Independence Day Ceremony is a Reminder of the Sacrifices of Greenwich’s Patriots
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Elected officials in attendance included US Congressman Jim Himes, Greenwich First Selectman Fred Camillo, Selectwoman Lauren Rabin, Selectwoman Janet Stone McGuigan, State Rep Steve Meskers (D-150), State Rep Harry Arora (R-151), State Rep Kimberly Fiorello (R-149) and State Senator Ryan Fazio (R-36). Continue Reading →
Filed under: Holiday, Bea Crumbine, Bob DeAngelo, Carl Higbie, Chief James Heavey, Christina Kampler, Despina Fassuliotis, Donna Moffly
GROUP LETTER: “We the People” of Greenwich said we wanted Republicans to be Republicans
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“COVID policies and medical freedom, curriculum and zoning drove record turnout from our concerned neighbors across town and to the caucuses and we hear your concerns.” – Carl Higbie and newly elected Greenwich RTC members from district 8, Joe Solari, Andrew Oliver, Caroline Oliver, Adele Caroll, Keira Lynch, Gail Lauridsen Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Adele Caroll, Andrew Oliver, Carl Higbie, Caroline Oliver, Gail Lauridsen, Joe Solari, Keira Lynch
BOE Public Comment Focuses on “Free Speech,” Students Eating Outdoors in the Cold
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During Thursday’s public hearing portion of the meeting, there were comments on policy 9325, as well as the practice of teachers bringing students outdoors for lunch in winter. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Carl Higbie, Cody Kittle, Dr. Toni Jones, Greenwich Schools, Jackie Homan, James Waters, Karen Kowalski
Greenwich RTC Caucuses Result in Major Power Shift
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About a third of incumbents, including longtime party stalwarts, were voted out. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Aaron Kennon, Adele Caroll, Allyson Cowin, Andrea Blume, Andrew Oliver, Beth MacGillivray, Bill Drake
HIGBIE: In response to Kathleen Beinstein, teacher of 30 years
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“Your hypothesis is inaccurate, there is no mass contempt for teachers. There may be a few outliers but I can tell you unequivocally that our teachers are supported by this community. It is the leadership we have great distain for. And you should feel the same way because they have no loyalty to you.” – Carl Higbie Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Carl Higbie, Greenwich Schools
HIGBIE: Gun owners are not the Republican block to be taken for granted anymore.
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“Most gun owners are not single-issue voters, but if ignored, many of us are willing to exercise our additional option at the ballot box, which very few Republican candidates ever consider. Not to show up. I have spoken to some of those in the party that say, “Carl, this could cost Fazio the election.” You are damn right it could.” – Carl Higbie Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Carl Higbie, gun owners, Ryan Fazio
Higbie: Government grossly oversteps with mask mandates.
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“What I am arguing against is the mask MANDATE from local, state and federal officials…I for one am chilled to the core that our government can demand, outside of the legislative process, that I put something, on my body – no less my face, in order to go about my day.” – Carl Higbie Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Carl Higbie, COVID-19, mask mandate, pandemic
Proposed RTM Sense of the Meeting Resolution on Partial Reopening of Beaches and Parks Could Be Divisive
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“NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that it is the sense of the Representative Town Meeting of the Town of Greenwich that within two days the Town’s parks, golf course and beaches should be at least partially reopened, with reasonable restrictions and guidelines…” Continue Reading →