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“We are probably one of the most “branded” towns/cities in the country. Articles like Evan Osnos’, New Yorker article and Googleable controversies such as this one weigh heavy on our community and prospective home buyers.” – Marina Levine Continue Reading →
The BET held a special meeting via Zoom on Tuesday afternoon with just one item on the agenda: to reconsider FY 21 approved budget before it gets sent on to the RTM for approval. The special meeting was scheduled at the request of Democrats on the BET after an outcry from public school parents over cuts to the education budget. The Republican controlled BET had voted last week during a contentious meeting to cut $3 million from the education budget leaving it at current academic year spending levels. The Democrats had proposed instead a $700,000 cut. Despite the meeting lasting only about 40 minutes, and almost 400 people listening on mute, most of the session was taken up by arguments over motions, Robert’s Rules of Order, and consulting the new Town Attorney Vin Marino. Continue Reading →
The BET decision day meeting started with two hours dedicated to Greenwich Public Schools budget, during which about 200 people tuned in via Zoom. Continue Reading →
Greenwich First Selectman Fred Camillo has announced the formation of an advisory group which will help inform the planned redevelopment and expansion of the Greenwich Plaza and the Greenwich rail station in the downtown business district. Continue Reading →
“…I would be happy to continue this discussion and move the implementation back a year or so and support a tipping fee to act as a bridge until the public has had enough time to see the true benefits of the program and its value to the community.” – Fred Camillo, Greenwich First Selectman Continue Reading →
“The plan is a rushed attempt designed mainly to address budgetary gaps, rather than a thoughtful environmental approach that has community buy-in and support.” – BET Democrats Continue Reading →
Republicans won the race for First Selectman, Tax Collector, and Town Clerk. The also won back control of the BET. Continue Reading →
“The Democrats have two years of track record in the majority and have demonstrated proven results.” – Laura Erickson, Miriam Kreuzer, Beth Krumeich, Leslie Moriarty, Jeff Ramer and David Weisbrod Continue Reading →
Greenwich Democrats Annual Picnic featured remarks from Richard Blumenthal, Governor Ned Lamont, Congressman Jim Himes, Senator Chris Murphy, Attorney General William Tong, Secretary of State Denise Merrill, State Senator Alex Bergstein, State Rep Steve Meskers and Greenwich Candidates including Jill Oberlander and Sandy Litvack. Continue Reading →
Sandy Litvack talked about the First Selectman setting a “tone” for the town, the move afoot to cut 10-15% of the town’s budget, and opposing education charter change. Continue Reading →