On Thursday night Greenwich Tax Collector, Howard Richman explained why he was announcing his bid so early for another term as Greenwich Tax Collector. Continue Reading →
Greenwich Tax Collector Howard Richman Announces Candidacy for 2019
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Jeff Ramer
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Greenwich DTC Chair Ramer Calls on Local State Reps to Stop Playing “Swamp” Politics with Chief Justice Nomination
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“McDonald is a centrist judge with whom all legislators should be very comfortable.” – The Connecticut Law Tribune editorial board Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Andrew McDonald, Democratic Town Committee, DTC, Jeff Ramer
DTC Promotes Petition Urging Prohibition on Disposal, Transfer, Processing or Handling Fracking Waste
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To date 36 municipalities in Connecticut as well as more than 400 in New York, including many in Westchester, have passed bans similar to the one proposed for Greenwich. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Health, DTC, fracking, Jeff Ramer
Greenwich DTC Encourages Registered Democrats to Attend January Caucuses
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Democracy is not a spectator sport. Registered Dems encouraged to get involved in the political process attending a caucus. Each of the 12 RTM districts will hold a caucus on Jan 10 or Jan 11, 2018. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Democratic Town Committee, DTC, Howard Richman, Jeff Ramer, Sandy Litvack
Greenwich Campaign Update: Everyone’s Talking; Some Are Clamming up
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A BOE forum has been cancelled because three candidates of five have withdawn. The Democratic candidates for First Selectman, BET and Tax Collector are holding their own Democrats-only forum on November 1. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, BET, Beth Krumeich, Board of Education, David Weisbrod, Drew Marzullo, First Selectman, Howard Richman
DTC Chair Ramer: After Charlottesville, leadership should be seeking to find the best in us.
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“While our President plays to our divisions, while he gropes for our basest instincts, we will reap what he sows.” – Jeff Ramer Continue Reading →
Filed under: Opinion, Charlottesville, DTC, Jeff Ramer
Meet the Dems’ Pick, Sandy Litvack to Challenge 1st Selectman Tesei: “Select Sandy 2017”
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Democrats nominated Sandy Litvack to challenge Peter Tesei for Greenwich First Selectman this fall. Drew Marzullo a was confirmed as candidate for Selectman and Howard Richman will reprise his candidacy for Tax Collector against Tod Laudonia. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Democratic Town Committee, Drew Marzullo, Howard Richman, Jeff Ramer, Sandy Litvack
BOE Opines on Charter Change Proposal: They Don’t Like it
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After the lengthy BOE public hearing, the board voted 6-2 to reject the First Selectman Charter Change Committee proposal to alter the composition of the BOE. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Schools, Board of Education, Glenville School, Greenwich Public Schools, Jeff Ramer, Peter Sherr, Peter Tesei
GFP Top Stories of the Week: November 21-27, 2016
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This week we profiled Angela Swift, a local mom, realtor, triathlete and intrepid volunteer. On Monday we covered the Wetlands Agency’s review of an application for 3 houses to go up Lake Ave where there is but one today. On Tuesday a crowd gathered to brainstorm ideas following their disappointment at Donald Trump’s election as POTUS. Just in time for Thanksgiving the PE teachers at North Mianus School got their heads shaved into mohawks for a good cause. Those stories, and more… Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Alex Kaali-Nagy, Angela Swift, Inland Wetlands and Water, Jeff Ramer, Kids in Crisis, Lake Avenue, Next for the Wrecking Ball in Greenwich
Brainstorming Session Helps Those Frustrated by Trump’s Election to Find Their Voice
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At a town hall gathering, the topic was voicing concerns about Donald Trump’s agenda, appointments, and business conflicts of interest. Buses are being organized to transport people to the Women’s March on Washington on Jan 21, 2017. A representative from Pantsuit Nation introduced herself at the meeting. Continue Reading →