On March 21 Kelly plans to make a public announcement of his candidacy behind Cardinal at 12:30pm. Continue Reading →
Joe Kelly to Make Public Announcement of his Run for State Senate on March 21
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New Democratic-Led BET Installed, David Weisbrod Elected Chair
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The BET organizational meeting featured election of officers, ushering in Democratic leadership by unanimous consent – David Weisbrod as chair, Matt DesChamps as vice chair and Doug Fenton as clerk – committee assignments and liaisons were announced. Then the newly formed Debt & Fund Balance Policy Committee met, chaired by Democrat Elliot Alchek. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, BET, David Weisbrod, Doug Fenton, Elliot Alchek, finance board, Harry Fisher, Joe Kelly
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
Historic Greenwich Finance Board Debate: It’s Up to the People Now
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Thursday’s historic debate among 13 candidates for the 12-member Greenwich Board of Estimate and Taxation – 6 Democrats, 6 Republicans and 1 Independent – was essentially a showdown over which party deserves control the board in the next term. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Board of Estimates and Taxation, Catherine Broderick, David Weisbrod, Doug Fenton, Elliot Alchek, Greenwich High School, Harry Fisher
Committee for a Better BET: Compare and Contrast our Slate to the Opposition
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“We believe in public service and common decency. They seek personal power and resort to lies, innuendos and slander to attack us.” – Committee for a Better BET – Sally Bednar, Josh Brown, Harry Fisher, Joe Kelly, Joe Pellegrino, Leslie Tarkington. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Committee for a Better BET, Harry Fisher, Joe Kelly, Joe Pellegrino, Josh Brown, Leslie Tarkington, Sally Bednar
LWV Greenwich Publishes Republican Primary Voter’s Guide
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The primary is on on Sept 9, 2025. A Board of Estimate & Taxation Debate is schedule for Thursday, October 9, from 7:00 – 9:00pm in the Town Hall Meeting Room. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Alessandra Brus, Board of Estimate and Taxation, David Alfano, Harry Fisher, Joe Kelly, Joe Pellegrino, John S Hopley
Central Middle School Topping Off Ceremony Marks Milestone for “Biggest Capital Project ever in the Town of Greenwich”
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The structural frame of the new Central Middle School was officially complete with the “topping out of the steel” or “topping off” ceremony on a hot day in August. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Clare Kilgallen, Dan Watson, Dr. Toni Jones, Hector Arzeno, Janet Stone McGuigan, Jen Behette, Jim Michel
At “Raising Voices” Youth Political Fair, Students Propose Solutions to Local Problems
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One presentation addressed the long-overdue state of Greenwich High School’s bathrooms, which haven’t been updated since 1998. One addressed methods for eliminating spotted lanternflies, and one tackled the issue of school lunch reform, criticizing the focus on cost efficiency over nutrition. Students also addressed the issue of textile waste. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Aitana Rodriguez, Allison Park, Chelsy Sitchon, Claire Sairo, Demetria Nelson, Devyn Lyons, Dr. Toni Jones
Students and Officials Celebrate Groundbreaking for New Central Middle School
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“We have come today to honor all those who have run, jumped, slid, scored, thrown, caught, and cheered on this field as it gives way to a new generation of students and memories.” – CMS principal Tom Healy Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Central Middle School, Central Middle School building committee, Christina Poccia, Clare Kilgallen, Dan Watson, Dennis Yeskey, Dr. Toni Jones
Greenwich RTC Primaries – Good Night for the Old Guard
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The RTC primaries on March 5 will be remembered for sharp words, a high turnout, and recounts in a fractured party. Continue Reading →