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Capital Projects Hearing Feedback: Fix the Process. Advance GHS Pool, Riverside School Reno, GHS 2nd Egress

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Thursday night’s capital projects public hearing, organized by current BET chair, Republican Harry Fisher and First Selectman Fred Camillo, had few surprises but for feedback that the entire process should be more transparent. The meeting lasted just one hour. It might have been longer if there was an option to testify remotely. On the dais, in addition to Fisher and Camillo were BET members Elliot Alchek, Matt DesChamps, Leslie Moriarty, David Weisbrod, Leslie Tarkington and Stephen Selbst.  

Not in attendance were Lucia Jansen, Nisha Arora, David Alfano, Scott Kalb or Karen Fassuliotis. Continue Reading →

Filed under: Government, Schools, Sports, BET, Board of Estimate and Taxation, David Weisbrod, Doug Fenton, Frances Wu Nobay

Waters: From the Front Lines – A Better Path Forward

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“To me it’s clear: if people would stop playing political games, arguing about literal pennies on the mill rate, we could get great things done in Greenwich. Until that happens, the RTM will settle for holding feet to the fire on your behalf.” – James Waters Continue Reading →

Filed under: Letter to the Editor, James Waters, Representative Town Meeting, RTM, RTM Budget Overview Committee

RTM Considers Resolution in First Read of SOMR: “Fiscal Prudence in Town Dispute Resolution”

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The resolution, “Fiscal Prudence in Town Dispute Resolution,” will have a second read in September. It was inspired by Greenwich First Selectman Fred Camillo’s lawsuit against the Greenwich Board of Education.
Karen Fassuliotis opposed the SOMR, saying it was neither feasible nor practical. Continue Reading →

Filed under: Government, Adam Leader, Greg Zorthian, James Waters, Karen Fassuliotis, Kip Burgweger, Owen Weaver, Susan Fahey

Old Greenwich School Breaks Ground on Phased, Occupied Renovation

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“I want to thank everyone on the building committee for all their stellar work for the town. Without these people, we wouldn’t be here today. This team worked tirelessly. They met 119 times at the school at 7:00am over the past 30 months and 10 days. And we didn’t pay them a dime.” – James Waters, Old Greenwich School building committee chair Continue Reading →

Filed under: Schools, Alan Gunzburg, Barbara O'Neill, Christina Dawson, Dr. Michael Mercanti-Anthony, Dr. Michael-Joseph Mercanti-Anthony, Dr. Toni Jones, Hector Arzeno

Aquatics Community Rails Against Possible 1-2 Year GHS Pool Closure

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The consultant said that overall, the conditions were potential liability issues, and keeping the pool open potentially endangered users and violated safety regulations. His recommendation was to close the pool until the required safety and compliance upgrades are completed. Continue Reading →

Filed under: Schools, Sports, Coach Terry Lowe, Connor McMahon, Dr. Toni Jones, Greenwich Board of Education, Greenwich High School, Hadden Wood

OGA Annual Meeting Highlights Park Protection, DPW Projects, OG School, I-95 Noise

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Among the other speakers were Dept of Public Works commissioner Jim Michel; Old Greenwich School building committee chair, James Waters; Peter Uhry from Friends of Binney Park; Jane Kuesel, from Friends of Greenwich Point; and Daren Schneider of Stop I95 Noise. Continue Reading →

Filed under: Around Town, Binney Park, Cohen Eastern Greenwich Civic Center, Daren Schneider, Friends of Binney Park, Friends of Greenwich Point Park, Greenwich Point Park, James Waters