“GEA is asking the town of Greenwich and the BET to support the music and arts program and NOT reduce the size of the stage or audience capacity at CMS….The recommendation to use the PAC is short sighted, impractical, and hinders the success of our students.” – GEA Continue Reading →
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Building Committee “Moving with Purpose” on Renovation Plans for Iconic Old Greenwich School
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There is a BET public hearing set for Wednesday, March 29 at 7:00pm in the town hall meeting room, or via cable TV or YouTube. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Schools, BET, Board of Education, Central Middle School, Christina Downey, Fred Camillo, Greenwich Schools
The Case for a Sustainable Central Middle School: Build Smart. Build Net Zero.
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The premise that a school must be small to be sustainable – is not correct. It misses the essential nature of sustainable buildings – namely, that highly efficient, net-zero energy (NZE) buildings require dramatically less energy per square foot to operate. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Central Middle School, Laura di Bonaventura, Net-zero energy, NZE, Peter Schweinfurth, sustainability
BET Republicans: Creating consensus on public projects – Building Central Middle School on time and on budget
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“As elected members of the BET, we owe it to our residents to be thorough in our analysis and ask the tough questions. We have the responsibility to find compromise and build consensus. For CMS, we need to be open to building the school faster and be open to considering a slight 10-15% reduction to help the project stay within budget.” – BET Republicans Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Letter to the Editor, Schools, BET Republicans, Bill Drake, Central Middle School, Central Middle School building committee, Harry Fisher
BET Budget Committee Grapples with Greenwich Schools Capital Budget: OGS and CMS
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At the Feb 9 standing room only BET Budget Committee meeting the fire marshal was present to enforce the room’s maximum capacity. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Schools, Blaize Levitan, Board of Education, building committee, Central Middle School, Dan Ozizmir, Dan Watson
Central Middle School Building Committee to Discuss Possible Censure of BET Rep
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Tuesday morning’s Central Middle School building committee started with disagreement over item 8 on the agenda, “Discussion and possible vote on the censure of the BET’s rep to the building committee.” Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Schools, BET, BOE, censure, Central Middle School, Clare Kilgallen, CMS building committee
After Two Tie Votes, Greenwich Board of Education Votes Unanimously on a New Chair
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Outgoing chair, Democrat Kathleen Stowe, who had previously nominated fellow Democrat Christina Downey for chair, instead nominated Republican Joe Kelly. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Central Middle School, Christina Downey, Cody Kittle, Dr. Toni Jones, Greenwich Board of Education, Joe Kelly, Karen Hirsh
DINA URSO: Even Republican Parents Want Central Middle School Built!
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” I can say unequivocally that, as a Republican, I do not want the BET to hold the purse strings as tight as they can on this project. Our children deserve more. Our town deserves more. Ms. Arora, please do more and listen to your constituents (and their children) who want more.” – Dina Urso Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Central Middle School, Dina Urso
Community is Invited to Share Input on Ed Specs for New Central Middle School
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We look forward to seeing you there and finding out what is important to our community as we embark on this important and exciting project.” – Dr. Toni Jones, Superintendent of Schools and Tom Healy, CMS principal Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Central Middle School, Dr. Toni Jones, Tom Healy
Standing Room Only BET Public Hearing Draws Passionate Residents
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Monday night’s BET public hearing on the capital budget and American Recovery Plan Act spending will largely be remembered for the groups who championed or opposed specific projects. Continue Reading →