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On Thursday night Greenwich First Selectman Peter Tesei presented his recommended budget for the fiscal year starting July 1, 2019 and ending on June 30, 2020 to the BET. Ralph Mayo presented the proposed public school budget. During a 90 minute public hearing many residents urged the BET not to include funds for artificial turf, and to fund a new Hamill Rink. Continue Reading →
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 →
“McDonald is a centrist judge with whom all legislators should be very comfortable.” – The Connecticut Law Tribune editorial board Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
“While our President plays to our divisions, while he gropes for our basest instincts, we will reap what he sows.” – Jeff Ramer Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →