The community turned out in force to endorse Langan’s proposed Alternative #2 for removal of two feet of soil. Continue Reading →
Public Hearing: After 7 Lost Years, Community Urges Regulatory Agencies to Proceed with WMS Field Remediation
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Dawn Fortunato
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Greenwich DTC Formally Endorses Candidates for the 2021 Municipal Election
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“At their July 21st meeting, pursuant to state law, the Greenwich Democratic Town Committee formally endorsed an impressive group of candidates for the 2021 municipal elections. They are consistently well-qualified and well-versed in how town government works.” – Greenwich DTC Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Bill Grad, Bill Kelly, David Weisbrod, Dawn Fortunato, Donnie Romeo, Howard Richman, Janet Stone McGuigan
Greenwich DTC’s Nominating Committee Recommends Candidates for Municipal Election
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The Nominating Committee of the Greenwich Democratic Town Committee announced on Monday a full slate of candidates for the upcoming municipal elections. Pursuant to state law, the DTC will hold its nominating convention to endorse candidates at its July 21 meeting. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Bill Grad, Bill Kelly, David Weisbrod, Dawn Fortunato, Donnie Romeo, DTC, Elizabeth Krumeich
Selectmen Vote on Municipal Improvements for Housing Authority Projects
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Selectman Sandy Litvack voted against the Municipal Improvements saying the Housing Authority had not provided all the facts for an informed vote. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Allison Walsh, Anthony Johnson, Board of Selectmen, Christopher Bristol, Dawn Fortunato, Housing Authority of the Town of Greenwich
Special Education Parents Form Speducated Greenwich, Share Painful Stories at BOE Meeting
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At the first BOE meeting of the year, parents from a group called Speducated Greenwich testified about their experiences as parents of children receiving special education services in Greenwich Schools. Superintendent Dr. Toni Jones said UConn is conducting a special education review, that the district would work with Key2Ed, and that she had met with many parents privately. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Board of Education, Christine Dodaj, Dawn Fortunato, Diana Martinez, Dr. Toni Jones, FERPA, IEP
Housing Authority Grilled Over Proposed 4-Story, 51 Unit Building for Seniors 55+ at Armstrong Court
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Selectman Sandy Litvack questioned the Housing Authority why they want to enter the market rate rental business. Their proposed 4 story building will have 51 units of which 90% will be market rate. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, 8-30g, Anthony Johnson, Armstrong Court, Dawn Fortunato, Housing Authority of the Town of Greenwich, John Toner
Greenwich BOE Candidates Hash Out Racial Balance, Achievement Gap, Redistricting and Equity during Oft Testy Debate on the West Side of Town
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Board of Education candidates talked about racial balance, achievement gap, contingency plans should CT not provide the $23 million grant for a new New Lebanon, and much more. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Cathy Brunetti, Dawn Fortunato, Dr. Jill Gildea, Greenwich Public Schools, Hamilton Avenue School, Jara Burnett, Jason Auerbach
Matt Popp to RTM: Proposed New Leb Magnet School is Too Big and Won’t Work Anyway.
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Longtime Byram resident Matt Popp, an architect, is challenging the MI for New Lebanon School. He told 3 committees of the RTM that the 3-lane bus loop is simply too big and that without it, a new school be built on the hilltop and save the “urban forest.” He said he doubted families from the east side of town would send their children to New Leb, and an exodus from under-enrolled Parkway would be problematic for that school. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Schools, Dawn Fortunato, Laura Erickson, Matt Popp, New Lebanon Building Committee, New Lebanon School, Peter Berg
Greenwich Graffiti Wipeout Initiative Gets a Hearing at Board of Selectmen Meeting
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“I think graffiti damages civic pride and encourages criminal activity. It devalues property, and it’s intimidating to residents. For some, it generates fear and anger.” – Dawn Fortunato Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Government, Volunteering, Bobby Walker, Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich, Dawn Fortunato, Fred Camillo
Test Soil at Western Middle School? Marzullo’s Motion Fails to Carry
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At Thursday’s Board of Selectmen meeting, Drew Marzullo urged Mr. Toner and Mr. Tesei to ask the Board of Education to begin testing Western Middle School fields immediately. He made a motion toward that end, but neither of the Republican selectmen seconded the motion, and so it was not carried forward. Continue Reading →