Christine Edwards

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Big Support at RTM for SOMR Requesting BET Reopen Vote on 2026 Schools Budget after Passing a $4.1 Million Cut

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The SOMR refers to the severe disappointment with the BETs vote to reduce the school budget by over $4 million and requests that BET re-open the operating budget vote for fiscal year 2026, to better meet the financial needs of Greenwich Public Schools. Continue Reading →

Filed under: Government, Schools, BET, Beth MacGillivray, Board of Estimate and Taxation, Christine Edwards, Colleen Wood-Smith, Greenwich High School

An Open Letter to the Members of the Board of Estimate and Taxation

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“We are as concerned as everyone about the economic impact of the pandemic. However, current indicators suggest our Town’s finances have held steadfast. Property transactions — and conveyance tax revenues — have increased. Divide the $900,000 difference between the BET and BOE budgets by the 16,000 families living in Greenwich and one gets $56.25.” – group letter Continue Reading →

Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Ali Ghiorse, Alison Soler, Allison Walsh, Andrea Casson, Barbara Hindman, Barbara O'Neill, Candace Garthwaite

Greenwich P&Z Watch: DeSegregate CT Seeks to Make Single Family Zoning a Thing of the Past

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Katie DeLuca, Margarita Alban and P&Z commissioners warned the RTM Land Use committee that in addition to DeSegregate CT’s efforts to eliminate single family zoning and large lots, there is proposed legislation that goes so far as to require towns provide sewers or multi-family septic systems for 2, 4, and 6-family homes. Also, Woodbridge, CT, is being sued for its single family zoning. Continue Reading →

Filed under: Government, Real Estate, 6-110, affordable housing, Christine Edwards, community character, Dave Hardman, Dennis Yeskey