A highlight of the event was the Sustainability Committee’s presentation of its first Sustainability Awards, including Everyday Heroes, Future Leaders, and Icons. All are excellent examples of how any one person can make a difference. Continue Reading →
Isabelle Harper
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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 →
Filed under: Government, Andrew Winston, Board of Selectmen, Climate Change, climate denier, Climate Emergency Resolution, Climate Resolution, Harry Fisher
BOE Republicans Reluctantly Vote Yes on State-Mandated Black/Latino Course at GHS
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“It doesn’t make sense for politicians in Hartford to mandate day-by-day curriculum plans. I know Ann (Carabillo), you’re going to say it was all designed by experts, but it’s still a political process.” – BOE member Cody Kittle Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, African-American/Black and Puerto Rican/Latino Studies, Ann Carabillo, Black & Latino Studies, Black Lives Matter, Christopher Columbus, Cody Kittle, Critical Race Theory
Greenwich’s 230 Member RTM Rules on Controversial Pollinator Mural: Let ‘Em Paint
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After passionate comments from the 50 people who signed up in advance to speak, the vote was 121 in favor, 68 opposed and 5 abstentions. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Arts, Giving, Government, Alexis Voulgaris, Angelica Veronis, Brian Raney, Craig Amundson, Dean Goss
Greenwich Students and Policy Makers Join Forces to Urge Climate Action
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“You have power in your voice. The power in your voice is the threat that politicians feel in ignoring the voice of the people.” – State Rep Steve Meskers (D-150) Continue Reading →