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“Thanks for noticing what a great job our Democratic state representatives have done securing state dollars for local schools, nonprofits and pedestrian safety projects in their districts that include Greenwich and parts of Stamford. Any money brought home from the state eases what local property owners need to pay to municipalities.” – Christina Downey Continue Reading →
Christina Downey described her new position as a natural fit and the recent leadership changes as a smooth transition. Continue Reading →
“I cannot believe I am standing here now and it’s even a controversy whether to fix up a building to make it safe for our kids. You are galvanizing moderates and people who never come to meetings like this. They’re coming out now.” – Jodi Applegate Kay Continue Reading →
BOE members balked at being advised they couldn’t seek a second opinion. Meanwhile, the building committee did not want to “pause” to focus on just the MI approval process, but rather to proceed with both design documents as part of the “study and survey” process and the MI approval. Continue Reading →
The BOE voted 4-4 down party lines on a one-year contract extension, Republicans voting yes for one year and Democrats voting no, preferring a 2-year extension. The motion failed to pass. On a motion to extend the contract for two years, there was another tie vote down party lines. That motion also failed to pass. BOE chair Joe Kelly announced he would not be seeking another term in the November election and that was more reason for the superintendent’s contract extension to be one year, not two. Continue Reading →
Karen Kowalski’s motion to approve use of the school facilities for the feast omitted conditions in a draft partnership agreement. Karen Hirsh asked why? Continue Reading →
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 →
Outgoing chair, Democrat Kathleen Stowe, who had previously nominated fellow Democrat Christina Downey for chair, instead nominated Republican Joe Kelly. Continue Reading →
The building features a theater with a proscenium just wasting away. A drop ceiling was installed in the disused theater to house the building’s HVAC systems. The proscenium arch over the original stage has a Latin inscription which roughly translates to, ‘For the Community and Its People.’ Continue Reading →
In a 4-4 vote, BOE members Christina Downey and Joe Kelly tied for chair after Kathleen Stowe announced she would not seek another term. Continue Reading →