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Dozens spoke out against the anti-tolling resolution, saying the non-partisan RTM should not get involved in state issues. Other disagreed, including Democrats, saying tolls would hurt “the little guy” and be a regressive tax. 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 →
State Treasurer-elect Shawn Wooden has named a 10-member transition advisory committee including John Blankley to advise him on personnel, operational and policy decisions. Continue Reading →
“When you vote this November, do not forget the crimes which are now being exposed at the highest levels of our government, but remember above all the threat to our very institutions from the Russians and their political puppets here at home.” – John Blankley Continue Reading →
“I challenge my fellow Democrats, now in the driver’s seat, to be true to the Democratic goals we espoused while in the minority. And I say to my Republican friends, unused to your new role, accept with good grace that a couple of issues will now be decided against your long held positions.” – John Blankley, two term BET member Continue Reading →
“New Lebanon school has long been identified as the next major project in the BOE’s overall improvement plan and it is needed desperately. Overcrowding results in pre- K classes being pushed to another facility, classes being taken in hallways and no space for enrichment activities.” – John Blankley Continue Reading →
Blankley will offer a realistic and nuanced assessment of life, opportunity and challenges in modern day Connecticut. Continue Reading →
“Some naysayers, even some in my own party, reject a grant designed to solve this problem. The state’s agencies have signed off on the grant and its purpose, so why argue with that? Some are opposed to a larger school but the experience we had with Glenville tells us that we should build appropriately sized schools to accommodate demographic swings. …Then some try to use the state’s financial situation to bolster their position.” – John Blankley, Continue Reading →
“Thanks for your past service, John, and thank you for deciding to continue that service on behalf of us all here in our town.” – Fred CAmillo Continue Reading →
The presidential election of 2016 was marked by high voter turnout in Greenwich. By 7:41 pm, 29,943 voters voted out of 37,190 eligible voters in Greenwich had voted.
• That represents a turnout of 80.29% Continue Reading →