“Especially Mike Pence’s idea of raising funds for conversion therapy. And what it means for all Americans with different backgrounds and experiences. We’ll be experiencing the effects of this presidency when we’re leaving college in about four years and entering the workforce. We’re really scared.” – Josh Stone, GHS Gay Straight Alliance Continue Reading →
Drew Marzullo
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Greenwich Free Press Year in Photos, 2016
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Highlights of people and events from 2016 in Greenwich. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Anthony Muskus, Aquarion, Augustine's Farm, Barbara O'Neill, Bob Lynagh, Carlos Hernandez, Caroline Janney
Board of Selectmen Install Peter Sherr as Board of Ed Chair; Laura Erickson is Out
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Democrat Drew Marzullo said parents of children in Greenwich Public Schools “don’t give a rat’s ass whether you have an R or a D affiliated with your name…. They believe in results. Who will best Lead. Who will keep their children safe. Who will work well with others,” he said. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Barbara O'Neill, Board of Education, Board of Seletmen, Drew Marzullo, John Toner, Laura Erickson, Lauren Rabin
A Chat with John Blankley at Greenwich Democrats’ Headquarters in Cos Cob
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Greenwich Democrats opened their headquarters at 428 East Putnam Ave in Cos Cob on Saturday. Candidates Dita Bhargava and John Blankley delivered remarks, along with DTC chair Jeff Ramer. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Dita Bhargava, Drew Marzullo, Greenwich Democrats, Jeff Ramer, John Blankley
Marzullo Proposes Formation of Committee to Advise Selectmen on Contamination in Greenwich
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“This reactive approach to soil contamination remediation is simply not working. It cost the tax payer thousands of additional dollars and it closes down fields, etc In some ways it’s becoming the norm that we test and then we go into remediation defcon 5. There has to be a better way. A proactive way.” – Selectman Drew Marzullo Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Health, Drew Marzullo, Greenwich Board of Selectmen, Greenwich High School, John Toner, New Lebanon School, Peter Tesei
PHOTOS: Convocation at GHS Reminds Us that Teachers are the Most Powerful People in the World
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This year the annual convocation for Greenwich Public School teachers was held at Greenwich High School’s new performing arts center. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Angels Schmidt, Anne Carabillo, Carol Sutton, Dave Walko, Dr. Chris Winters, Dr. Sal Corda, Dr. Sarah Goldin
Selectman Marzullo Reacts to Orlando Massacre
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” I am overwhelmed. And I am in some ways inspired by the outpouring of so many good loving people taking action. Radical Islam individuals that hear day in and day out that gays should be murdered should never have access to assault weapons with high capacity magazines.” – Greenwich Selectman Drew Marzullo Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Drew Marzullo, gun violence, Omar Mateen, Orlando
Tesei on RTM’s Nixing of NW Fire Station: Divisiveness Could Erode Greenwich Cachet
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At Thursday morning’s Board of Selectmen Meeting Peter Tesei said the BET hadn’t done a good job selling their budget to the RTM and that it wasn’t fair to characterize the budget increases as “out of control.” He cited unfunded legislative mandates and legal obligations of the town to fund pensions. He lamented the divisive nature of the fire station controversy. Drew Marzullo described Monday’s RTM meeting as a reality show, complete with booing and heckling. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Board of Estimate and Taxation, Drew Marzullo, Lucia Jansen, Peter Tesei, Representative Town Meeting
Greenwich Police Det. Rooney on What Happens When Greenwich Police Raid an Underage Drinking Party
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Detective Michael Rooney described what happens when Greenwich Police learn of an underage drinking party. He also ran through the statutes and penalties for underage possession, serving minors, fake IDs and drinking & driving. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health, Parenting, Police & Fire, Schools, Arch Street Teen Center, David Rabin, Detective Michael Rooney, Drew Marzullo
Scooter Braun Addresses Teens on Being from Greenwich, Being a Bystander, Being a Parent
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At an event billed as Stress, Success and Teenage Setbacks, GHS graduate and talent manager, Scooter Braun connected with a few hundred teens at Arch Street by identifying with them on the pressure of being from Greenwich, where so many people are successful, and acknowleding the temptation to use drugs to ease the pain of every day stress. Continue Reading →