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The structural frame of the new Central Middle School was officially complete with the “topping out of the steel” or “topping off” ceremony on a hot day in August. Continue Reading →
Speakers shared fears of cuts to ALP, PE, foreign language, headcount, increased class size, student-teacher ratios and critical infrastructure projects. Continue Reading →
“We have come today to honor all those who have run, jumped, slid, scored, thrown, caught, and cheered on this field as it gives way to a new generation of students and memories.” – CMS principal Tom Healy Continue Reading →
The Building Committee also discussed next steps for selecting a new chair. Continue Reading →
Regardless of whether or not the tree warden rules to approve the tree removals, his decision can be appealed, within 10 days, by an objector to State Superior Court in Stamford, which would delay the entire project. The objector can be any resident of the state. In response to an FOIA request, the tree warden provided the name of the original objector. Continue Reading →
“Literally, tonight the world is watching this vote. Knowing that the number one reason people move to Greenwich is quality of schools, very real estate firm that serves our market around the globe will be talking first thing tomorrow morning about the vote of the RTM on the Central Middle School tonight.” – Tony Turner, Central Middle School building committee chair Continue Reading →
“We’ve evaluated the ed specs, costs, safety, ADA, neighbors, pedestrians, bicycles, traffic, buses, cars, parking, trees, wildlife, conservation, energy, parks, sports, drainage, zoning, building code and more. We’ve been super thoughtful. This school will have a connection to the outdoors. There’s so many good things about it. It’s crystal clear that this campus project complies with the POCD.” – Clare Kilgallen Continue Reading →
The vote was 7-2 on a motion that the building committee request the RTM, or RTM moderator, or the RTM Public Works Committee immediately replace Michael Spilo as the RTM representative to the committee as soon as possible.
“Attempting to remove someone you don’t like from the committee, and to do this in a submarine fashion that pops up at the last minute seems very improper and counter to Democracy.” – Michael Spilo Continue Reading →
While there was an open mic for questions, none were about the size or cost of the school. In the reduced size media center the book collection is reduced from 15,000 books to 10,000 books. Continue Reading →
Ex-officio building committee member Michael Spilo made a motion to explore alternate siting and building placement, including Pomerance Park. Continue Reading →