“For our young people. Look at the year they’re having this year. They need this.” – Dr. Toni Jones, Greenwich Schools Superintendent Continue Reading →
P&Z, BOE Hash Out Plans for Cardinal Stadium and Egress to East Putnam Ave
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Joe Kelly
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State Rep Meskers, 150th District, Announces Will Seek Another Term: “We are living in extraordinary times.”
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“COVID19 has changed the fiscal and social landscape of our town and our state. I will continue to devote myself full time to improve our economic footing and ensure that our social safety net is functioning on all cylinders.” – Steve Meskers (D-150) Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, 150th district, Joe Kelly, State Rep, Steve Meskers
BOE Talk about Budget Process Turning Partisan
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“What we need to do is instruct and guide the Superintendent who is still new and doesn’t really understand the context of Greenwich. Sean (Sean O’Keefe, COO) is even newer and doesn’t understand the context of Greenwich…We need to guide our new employees who may not understand the dynamic in Greenwich and what is accepted.” – Peter Sherr Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, BET, BOE, Christina Downey, Dr. Toni Jones, Joe Kelly, Karen Hirsh, Karen Kowalski
Kelly Seeks Republican Nomination for State Rep,150th House District
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Joe Kelly said if his campaign for State Rep is successful he would continue to serve on the Board of Education. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Schools, Sports, Board of Education, Greenwich Schools, Joe Kelly, Rugby, Steve Meskers
Following Emotional Hearing, Board of Education Votes on Combo of Engineered Natural Grass and Artificial Turf at CMS
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Passions were high during the public comment portion of the BOE meeting where several men, mostly coaches and teachers, spoke in favor of synthetic turf. The BOE voted 6-1-1 in favor of Option 4. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Sports, artificial turf, Carl Higbie, Central Middle School, Christina Downey, Cos Cob Park, Dom Casamassima
Possible Ice Rink on Tennis Court, Egress Road at GHS Discussed at Special BOE Meeting on Cardinal Stadium
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The special Cardinal Field committee agreed unanimously on a design, but Architect Russ Davidson split it into two phases because he said there are elements that require Wetlands Review that could slow down the whole project. Others disagreed. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Sports, Ashley Cole, Bill Drake, Board of Education, Cardinal Stadium, Christina Downey, Dr. Toni Jones
Athletes Pack BOE Meeting in Support of Upgrades to Cardinal Stadium
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About 100 athletes in Cardinal red came out to support of moving forward with updating Cardinal Stadium. The GAF pledged $1,000,000 toward the stadium upgrades. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Sports, Alan Gunzburg, Board of Education, Cardinal Stadium, Christina Downey, Greenwich Athletic Foundation, Greenwich High School
With 44 Days until Municipal Election, Greenwich Republicans Prepare for Final Push
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Candidate for First Selectman Fred Camillo said he was proud of the Republican slate of candidates. “There’s no scandals there. There’s no front page articles. …We are from Greenwich, for Greenwich.” Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Andy Duus, Bill Drake, Bill Kalna, Carmella Budkins, Dan Quigley, Debra Hess, Fred Camillo
Smooth Sailing As Republicans Unanimously Endorse Slate for Nov 5 Election
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“Everyone is unified at this moment. There is no division. Everyone is in support of the candidates who have been and will be nominated tonight, exemplified by the fact that there won’t be any votes tonight.” – RTC Chair Rich DiPreta Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Andy Duus, Bill Drake, Carmella Budkins, Debra Hess, Fred Camillo, Heather Smeriglio, Joe Kelly
PHOTOS: Independence Day Event at Greenwich Town Hall Focuses on History of Holiday
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It was hot and humid, but a couple hundred people gathered to celebrate the 243rd anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. Continue Reading →