“We rely heavily on high school students who are employed as after-school staff…” – Boys and Girls Club CEO Cristina Vittoria Continue Reading →
Greenwich Boys & Girls Club Closes until Jan 3, 2022
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Peter Bernstein Reflects on His Eight Years Serving on the Greenwich Board of Education
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After eight years on the board, and its chair since 2017, Mr. Bernstein, a Republican, who has a full time job as an attorney for Mastercard, is ready for a break.
Likely a short break. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Schools, Board of Education, Greenwich Schools, Peter Bernstein
Piccininno: Calling on the GOP BET to work make Greenwich Schools safe, secure, educationally excellent
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“The BOE estimates the structural issues at CMS will cost $5 million per year in maintenance. To put that in context, $5 million per year would fund a $55 million, 20-year 7% interest rate bond. That is almost half the cost of replacing CMS and we know the State will provide most of the $120 million needed anyway.” – Greg Piccininno Continue Reading →
Filed under: News, BET, Board of Estimate and Taxation, Central Middle School, DanOzizmir, Greenwich Schools, Greg Piccininno, Nathaniel Witherell
Democratic Candidate for Greenwich First Selectman, Bill Kelly: What I’d Do on Day One
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Bill Kelly said his decision to run for First Selectman was partly inspired by the ceiling collapse at North Mianus School last February, resulting in students being relocated to a former private school campus in Stamford.
“My granddaughter attends North Mianus School,” Kelly said. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Bill Kelly, Board of Education, Board of Estimate and Taxation, Fred Camillo, Greenwich Schools, Tod's Point. Greenwich Pool at Byram Park
LETTER: Free Us from Selfishness & Greed on Nov 2
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“Elected officials who refuse to collaborate and find solutions, thinking only about their own ideology, refusing to listen to others, and gaslighting when challenged. We even have some elected rich guys who do this because they benefit more from tax relief than you do.” – James Waters Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Greenwich Schools, James Waters, RTM district 12
HIGBIE: In response to Kathleen Beinstein, teacher of 30 years
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“Your hypothesis is inaccurate, there is no mass contempt for teachers. There may be a few outliers but I can tell you unequivocally that our teachers are supported by this community. It is the leadership we have great distain for. And you should feel the same way because they have no loyalty to you.” – Carl Higbie Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Carl Higbie, Greenwich Schools
Fiery Board of Ed Debate Touches on Masks, Curriculum, Capital, Achievement Gap, Social-Emotional Learning
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In the speed round of questions, candidates were asked if they agreed with the views of the group who call themselves Greenwich Patriots. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Board of Education, Cody Kittle, curriculum, Dr. Toni Jones, Greenwich Schools, Joe Kelly, Kara Philbin
Debates Continue for Nov 2, 2021 Municipal Elections
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Click for a list of candidate debates for the Nov 2 municipal election. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Schools, Board of Education, Board of Estimate and Taxation, Board of Selectmen, Greenwich Schools, League of Women Voters of Greenwich, Round Hill Asociation
Selectmen Candidates Talk Priorities for Greenwich during LWV Debate
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Topics included deteriorating public schools Infrastructure, Eastern Greenwich Civic Center, public-private partnerships, partisan rancor, affordable housing. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, affordable housing, BET, Bill Kelly, BOE, Central Middle School, Fred Camillo, Governor Ned Lamont
QUIGLEY: Our Outstanding Republican Board Of Education Candidates
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“Megan Galletta, Cody Kittle and Michael-Joseph Mercanti-Anthony each bring with them diverse career experiences and impressive resumes.” – Dan Quigley, RTC chair Continue Reading →