This was the kick-off to a season of meetings. Continue Reading →
First Look at Greenwich FY25 Town & Schools Budgets: Special Ed, Pre-K, Zoning Enforcement, Mill Rate, Sidewalks to Tod’s Pt, Pickleball
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Harry Fisher
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Heated Finance Board Debate: Zingers, Accusations and Raised Voices
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Debates included the topics of funding capital projects, climate resilience, energy cost savings and public safety. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Schools, BET, Board of Estimate and Taxation, David Alfano, David Weisbrod, Elliot Alchek, Harry Fisher
OPINION: Revitalizing Old Greenwich Elementary – Unveiling the Facts behind the Renovation
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“The best decisions are made when we listen to each other, focus on facts, and debate openly and rigorously.” – Nisha Arora, Bill Drake, Karen Fassuliotis, Harry Fisher and Leslie Tarkington are Republican members of the Board of Estimate & Taxation. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, BET, Bill Drake, Harry Fisher, Karen Fassuliotis, Leslie Tarkingon, Nisha Arora, Old Greenwich School
BET’s “Ugly, Messy Conversation” on Discontinuing OGS Independent Cost Estimator Project
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The BET met Monday and the agenda included a motion presented by Democratic member Leslie Moriarty to discontinue the Old Greenwich School cost estimate project. Mr. Ramer said the process had become tainted because one member of the BET had talked to a bidder. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Schools, BET, Bill Drake, Board of Estimate and Taxation, cost estimator project, Dan Ozizmir, David Weisbrod
BET Republicans: Greenwich Passes Historic Budget
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“While the tactics of Democrats on the BET were disappointing, no budget delivers everything that everyone wants.” – Dan Ozizmir, Nisha Arora, Karen Fassuliotis, Harry Fisher, and Leslie Tarkington Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Board of Estimate and Taxation, Dan Ozizmir, Harry Fisher, Karen Fassuliotis, Leslie Tarkington, Nisha Arora
BET Republicans: $70 Million for New Central Middle School is Reasonable & Prudent
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“Compromise is needed to keep the build on schedule.” – Dan Ozizmir, Nisha Arora, Bill Drake, Karen Fassuliotis, Harry Fisher, and Leslie Tarkington Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, BET, Bill Drake, Central Middle School, Harry Fisher, Karen Fassuliotis, Leslie Tarkington, Nisha Arora
Greenwich BET Member’s Facebook Post Causes a Stir
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BET member Harry Fisher acknowledged he posted the meme, described it as “a mistake” and said he had deleted it. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, BET, Harry Fisher
BET Republicans: Creating consensus on public projects – Building Central Middle School on time and on budget
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“As elected members of the BET, we owe it to our residents to be thorough in our analysis and ask the tough questions. We have the responsibility to find compromise and build consensus. For CMS, we need to be open to building the school faster and be open to considering a slight 10-15% reduction to help the project stay within budget.” – BET Republicans Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Letter to the Editor, Schools, BET Republicans, Bill Drake, Central Middle School, Central Middle School building committee, Harry Fisher
BET Budget Committee Grapples with Greenwich Schools Capital Budget: OGS and CMS
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At the Feb 9 standing room only BET Budget Committee meeting the fire marshal was present to enforce the room’s maximum capacity. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Schools, Blaize Levitan, Board of Education, building committee, Central Middle School, Dan Ozizmir, Dan Watson
Alternate Climate Resolution Delays Student Collaborative Effort
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Harry Fisher, a BET member and Energy Advisory Committee member, submitted an alternate climate resolution in his capacity as a private citizen. He said he objected to the term climate denier. Continue Reading →