“Having the highest-ranking member of the Greenwich police force come out against free political speech and assembly no matter the context or reason is chilling, dangerous and requires a response.” – Joanna Swomley and Nerlyn Pierson founders of Indivisible Greenwich Continue Reading →
Joanna Swomley
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Wasserman: Attacking the messenger is not a solution
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“Rather than addressing Greenwich’s dire investment needs, (Michael Spilo) attacks the messenger. His ad hominem attacks on Joanna Swomley, calling her a member of a ‘squad’ (sound familiar?), ‘in poor taste,’ ‘low-brow discourse,’ and in an earlier editorial, ‘shrill,’ and ‘appeal(ing) to emotion,’ reveal more about his views than hers.” – Svetlana Wasserma Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Joanna Swomley, Michael Spilo, Svetlana Wasserman
SWOMLEY: Alarm bells are going off and we need to wake up in Greenwich.
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“Let’s actually do some urban planning – invest in our schools and fire protection, deal with parking, traffic, try to reduce our waste and be more environmentally conscious. Sadly, that cannot happen unless we change our First Selectman and control of the BET. We can change BET control by giving Democratic BET candidates more total votes this November AND also change the complexion of the current Republican BET membership.” – Joanna Swomley Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Fred Camillo, Joanna Swomley, North Mianus School
An Open Letter to the Members of the Board of Estimate and Taxation
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“We are as concerned as everyone about the economic impact of the pandemic. However, current indicators suggest our Town’s finances have held steadfast. Property transactions — and conveyance tax revenues — have increased. Divide the $900,000 difference between the BET and BOE budgets by the 16,000 families living in Greenwich and one gets $56.25.” – group letter Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Ali Ghiorse, Alison Soler, Allison Walsh, Andrea Casson, Barbara Hindman, Barbara O'Neill, Candace Garthwaite
Issue of Anonymous Donations Arises with Gift of E-Bikes to Greenwich Police
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While the donor had requested to be anonymous, the concerns about transparency continued, and ultimately, Police Chief Heavey shared the name of the donor during the meeting. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Police & Fire, anonymous gifts, Candace Garthwaite, Joanna Swomley, Mary Flynn, Molly Saleeby, Police Chief James Heavey
PHOTOS: Crowds Flood Town Hall for “Greenwich Cares” Rally against Systemic Racism
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A crowd of about 800 gathered at Greenwich Town Hall for the “Greenwich Cares rally for justice” organized by Indivisible Greenwich to honor George Floyd. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, #blacklivesmatter, Alex Kasser, Black Lives Matter, Donald Trump, Fred Camillo, George Floyd, Indivisible Greenwich
SWOMLEY: Feelings about Greenwich Schools budget cuts are heartfelt and legitimate.
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“Many of our elected representatives on the BET and RTM are opposed to government regulation (environmental and otherwise) on what they consider a matter of principle. They simply don’t like the idea of government spending and Covid-19 is just the latest excuse.” – Joanna Swomley Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, BET, Evan Osnos, Greenwich Schools, Joanna Swomley, Jon Redmond
RTM Votes to Implement Tipping Fees at Town Dump; Kills Pay As You Throw
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Town administration will determine the timing for implementation of tipping fees. Residential and commercial customers can expect the rates local haulers charge to increase. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Beth MacGillivray, Cheryl Moss, DEEP, Fred Camillo, haulers, Henry Orphys, Holly Hill
RTM Mulls Tipping Fees During Four Hour Zoom Meeting
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Monday night’s RTM set a record, with 228 out of 230 members in attendance via Zoom. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Aamina Ahmad, Alexis Voulgaris, Brooks Harris, Carl Higbie, Cheryl Moss, Dan Ozizmir, David Snyder
Chants from Both Sides of Field Point Rd on Eve of Trump Impeachment Acquittal
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Indivisible Greenwich held a gathering outside Greenwich Town Hall on Wednesday night. The event, one of a number across the country billed as “Reject the Coverup.” Continue Reading →