June 16 designated was Poll Worker Appreciation Day and about 125 poll workers attended an outdoor dinner on the patio of town hall in their honor. Continue Reading →
Poll Workers Celebrated in Style by the Greenwich Registrars of Voters
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Laura Erickson
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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 Municipal Election Sees Finance Board Control Go to Democrats; Republican First Selectman Camillo Wins 4th Term
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At Bosco’s in Old Greenwich Democrats were joyful their party wrested control of the all-powerful finance board, the Board of Estimate and Taxation, and its chairmanship that comes with a tie-breaking vote. At Townhouse in central Greenwich, Republican First Selectman said he was honored to have won a fourth term along with running mates Lauren Rabin and Jackie Budkins. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Anthony Moor, BET, Board of Estimate and Taxation, Bob Chaney, Bosco's, Christina Downey, David Weisbrod
Fenton: Priorities and Values: Flooding, Safety, and Schools
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“Greenwich’s budget should reflect the Town’s priorities and values. This requires difficult decisions. As residents and taxpayers, we should be able to expect those decisions to be data-driven, rigorous, and transparent.” – Doug Fenton, Riverside Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, BET, David Weisbrod, Doug Fenton, Elliot Alchek, Laura Erickson, Matt DesChamps, Stephen Selbst
Erickson: Why I’m Running for the BET – Again
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“Our value will erode if we continue to miss the mark on planning, innovation and delivering for our residents. It’s time to look under the hood and realistically assess the state of our Town.” – Laura Erickson, Democratic candidate for Board of Estimate and Taxation Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Laura Erickson
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
Hopeful Democratic Candidates for November: New Faces among Familiar Ones
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Moor introduced a team of fellow candidates, Rachel Khanna for Selectperson. Also, Matt DesChamps, Laura Erickson, Stephen Selbst, and Doug Fenton for the Board of Estimate and Taxation; Bob Chaney and Veronica Chiavaroli for the Board of Education; Meghan McCreary for Town Clerk; and Hale Bayram for Tax Collector. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Bob Chaney, Doug Fenton, Hale Bayram, Laura Erickson, Matt DesChamps, Meghan McCreary, Nick Simmons
Camillo Wins and Carries BET Republicans Across Finish Line; Voting Moms Win the Day on the RTM
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The Democrats again gathered at the Old Greenwich Social Club while Republicans convened at the Arch Street Teen Center. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Anthony Moor, Fred Camillo, Heather Smeriglio, Jackie Budkins, James Bonney, Laura Erickson, Lauren Rabin
DANIEL ERICKSON: My mother is pragmatic, constructive and empathetic
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“In my political experience, I have come to appreciate three particular qualities in an elected representative, those that are: pragmatic, constructive, and empathetic. I believe these three traits are core to my mother’s identity.” – Daniel Erickson Continue Reading →