Parents described flooding including sewage at Old Greenwich School, buckling walls and water coming in at Central Middle School, injured children being carried up an down stairs at Julian Curtiss due to lack of an elevator. Continue Reading →
Laura Erickson
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Politicized Veterans Day Speeches Spark Reactions in Greenwich
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The annual Veterans Day Patriotic Walk benefited from balmy temps and sunny skies, ideal to honor those who served in the United States Armed Forces. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Holiday, Afghanistan, Alan Clair, American Legion, Beth Krumeich, Byram Veterans, D-Day, Fred Camillo
BET Debate Highlights Difference in Philosophies as Parties Vie for Coveted Tie-Breaking Vote
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Though all nominees will be seated after Nov 2, the result of the election is that the party whose candidates garner the most votes in total gets to choose the BET’s chair, and that person holds the tie breaking vote. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, ADA compliance, air quality, Bill Drake, Board of Education, Board of Estimate and Taxation, capital projects, Dan Ozizmir
Greenwich DTC Formally Endorses Candidates for the 2021 Municipal Election
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“At their July 21st meeting, pursuant to state law, the Greenwich Democratic Town Committee formally endorsed an impressive group of candidates for the 2021 municipal elections. They are consistently well-qualified and well-versed in how town government works.” – Greenwich DTC Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Bill Grad, Bill Kelly, David Weisbrod, Dawn Fortunato, Donnie Romeo, Howard Richman, Janet Stone McGuigan
BET Reshuffles after Resignation of Mike Mason; New Member Added; Chair, Vice Chair Elected
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After Mike Mason resigned from the BET to take a job as consultant to the town, the BET voted on a new member, a new chair and new vice chair. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Andy Duus, BET, Beth Krumeich, Bill Drake, David Weisbrod, Debra Hess, Harry Fisher
Greenwich DTC’s Nominating Committee Recommends Candidates for Municipal Election
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The Nominating Committee of the Greenwich Democratic Town Committee announced on Monday a full slate of candidates for the upcoming municipal elections. Pursuant to state law, the DTC will hold its nominating convention to endorse candidates at its July 21 meeting. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Bill Grad, Bill Kelly, David Weisbrod, Dawn Fortunato, Donnie Romeo, DTC, Elizabeth Krumeich
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
CAMILLO: BET Democrats Unnecessarily Attacked Town Staff on PAYT
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“…I would be happy to continue this discussion and move the implementation back a year or so and support a tipping fee to act as a bridge until the public has had enough time to see the true benefits of the program and its value to the community.” – Fred Camillo, Greenwich First Selectman Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Beth Krumeich, David Weisbrod, Fred Camillo, Jeff Ramer, Laura Erickson, Leslie Moriarty, Miriam Kreuzer
BET DEMOCRATS: Pay As You Throw Is a Rushed Attempt to Address Budget Gaps
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“The plan is a rushed attempt designed mainly to address budgetary gaps, rather than a thoughtful environmental approach that has community buy-in and support.” – BET Democrats Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Beth Krumeich, David Weisbrod, Jeff Ramer, Laura Erickson, Leslie Moriarty, Miriam Kreuzer
LETTER: Everything You Need to Know About Democratic Leadership on the BET and What to Expect Going Forward
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“The Democrats have two years of track record in the majority and have demonstrated proven results.” – Laura Erickson, Miriam Kreuzer, Beth Krumeich, Leslie Moriarty, Jeff Ramer and David Weisbrod Continue Reading →