“The Board of Education (BOE) does not yet have a project to execute or contractors to do the work. When they do, the BET and our taxpayers will be there immediately with all needed funds. After the RTM approves next week, the Board of Education will have more than $2 million for demolition and the hiring of an architect. There is enough money to get through what needs to be done now.” – Michael Mason, Karen Fassuliotis, Leslie Tarkington, Bill Drake, Debra Hess, and Andy Duus Continue Reading →
Karen Fassuliotis
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Fassuliotis: Mandatory Voting Is Unconstitutional
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“In the United States, our Constitution, through the First Amendment, guarantees that all of us have the right to speak. But just as the First Amendment protects our right to speak, it also guarantees all of us the right NOT to speak.” – Karen Fassuliotis Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Karen Fassuliotis, Will Haskell
Special BET Meeting to Reconsider FY ’21 Budget Amounts to Lengthy Argument over Robert’s Rules, Adjournment
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The BET held a special meeting via Zoom on Tuesday afternoon with just one item on the agenda: to reconsider FY 21 approved budget before it gets sent on to the RTM for approval. The special meeting was scheduled at the request of Democrats on the BET after an outcry from public school parents over cuts to the education budget. The Republican controlled BET had voted last week during a contentious meeting to cut $3 million from the education budget leaving it at current academic year spending levels. The Democrats had proposed instead a $700,000 cut. Despite the meeting lasting only about 40 minutes, and almost 400 people listening on mute, most of the session was taken up by arguments over motions, Robert’s Rules of Order, and consulting the new Town Attorney Vin Marino. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Schools, BET, Board of Estimate and Taxation, David Weisbrod, Jeff Ramer, Karen Fassuliotis, Laura Erickson
BET Cuts Greenwich Schools Budget $3 Million in Party Line Vote
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The BET decision day meeting started with two hours dedicated to Greenwich Public Schools budget, during which about 200 people tuned in via Zoom. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Andy Duus, Beth Krumeich, Bill Drake, David Weisbrod, Debra Hess, Jeff Ramer, Karen Fassuliotis
LETTER: Greenwich Women Stand With Harry Arora
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“Women in Greenwich want to see their investments in their homes keep their value. They want to see their elderly neighbors be able to stay in their homes. They want to see their children move back to Greenwich and raise their families here. Harry is committed to finding a policy solution to reverse Connecticut’s policy challenges.” Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Adele Catino, Alison Belknap, Alissa Tilly, Alka Thukral, Allyson Cowin, Ana Arsov, Audrey McNiff
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
Cos Cob Republican Club’s 88th Annual Clambake and Campaign Kick-Off at Tod’s Point
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Join the campaign season kick-off with a clambake at the beach. Meet Fred Camillo, candidate for First Selectman and Lauren Rabin, candidate for Selectman and other Republican Party candidates. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Andy Duus, Bill Drake, Debra Hess, Fred Camillo, Karen Fassuliotis, Lauren Rabin, Leslie Tarkington
Karen Fassuliotis: 18 Years Later
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“This is about the memory of those who gave their lives that day. The ordinary workers, who made it to their offices, never to return home. It is about the first responders, who I will never forget, as they rushed to the carnage, while others fled, including me. They are the people we should honor.” – Karen Fassuliotis Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, 9-11, Karen Fassuliotis
BET Republicans: We Welcome Superintendent of Schools Dr. Toni Jones
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“We are optimistic that Dr. Jones will serve our school district for many years to come and will honor and respect those principles that brought global renown to our schools and Town.” – Republican BET Members and Republican Candidates for Re-Election to the BET – Bill Drake, Andy Duus, Karen Fassuliotis, Debra Hess, Michael Mason, Leslie Tarkington Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Andy Duus, BET, Bill Drake, Debra Hess, Karen Fassuliotis, Leslie Tarkington, Michael Mason
Republican BET Members: All Greenwich Should Be Concerned
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“As the incumbent Republican members of the BET running for re-election, we all pledge to do our best in the upcoming campaign to earn your trust so that you can return us in November as the majority party on the BET.” – Current Republican BET Members and Republican Candidates for Re-Election to the BET Continue Reading →