The candidates for Town Clerk are Republican Jackie Budkins (incumbent) and her Democratic challenge, Lucy Von Brachel. Continue Reading →
League of Women Voters Adds Town Clerk Debate to Fall Lineup
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League of Women Voters Greenwich
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LWV Greenwich Releases Releases Its Capital Projects Funding Study to the Community
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The Report and the Concurrence Statement are designed to provide the Greenwich community with a greater understanding of the town’s approach to prioritizing and funding capital projects which will impact the town’s future. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Barbara O'Neill, Capital Projects Funding Study, League of Women Voters Greenwich, Steve Waters
LWV Greenwich Bestows Distinguished Awards on Caroline Adkins & Deb Rogan at Annual Dinner
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The Burnett Award is presented to a long-standing member of LWV Greenwich whose significant contributions to the organization have positively impacted the work of the League through their time, actions, talents, and dedication.
Created in 2023, The Community Impact Award is presented to an individual or group whose exemplary support of the LWV Greenwich mission has made a difference by influencing others to become informed and to participate actively in the democratic process. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Volunteering, Caroline Adkins, Deb Rogan, Jara Burnett, League of Women Voters Greenwich, The Burnett Awar, The Community Impact Award
LWV All-Women Panel on Civility: Pushing back on Lies and Rudeness with Compassion and Curiosity
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A panel discussion on “Leading with Civility” at Greenwich Library was moderated by Lucy Nalpathanchil from CT Public and featured former Republican Leader of CT House Themis Klarides, Dr. Carolyn Lukensmeyer from National Institute for Civil Discourse and Stamford Mayor Caroline Simmons. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Caroline Simmons, civil discourse, Dr. Carolyn Lukensmeyer, Dr. Deirdre Kamlani, Greenwich Library, League of Women Voters Greenwich, Lucy Nalpathanchil
Greenwich League of Women Voters to Host Panel: Leading with Civility and Respect, The Role of Women in Politics
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The panelists will bring their unique perspectives to this timely conversation, moderated by Lucy Nalpathanchil, Connecticut Public’s VP for Community Engagement and an award-winning public radio reporter. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Caroline Simmons, Dr. Carolyn Lukensmeyer, Greenwich Library, League of Women Voters Greenwich, Lucy Nalpathanchil, Themis Klarides
UPDATED: Greenwich Republicans Decline to Participate in 2022 LWV Debates
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“Greenwich Republicans declined a fourth debate invitation from the Greenwich League of Women voters because of the organization’s diminishing neutrality and objectivity in recent years.” – RTC chair Beth MacGillivray Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Beth MacGillivray, Greenwich DTC, Greenwich RTC, Joe Angland, Kay Maxwell, League of Women Voters Greenwich, Sandy Waters
League of Women Voters Greenwich Announces Volunteer Award Winners
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The League of Women Voters Greenwich board is pleased to announce its volunteer Award winners for 2022, Nancy Aborn Duffy and Helaine Aronson Winer. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Volunteering, Helaine Aronson Winer, League of Women Voters Greenwich, Nancy Duffy
League of Women Voters Greenwich Announces Third Annual Essay Contest Winners
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The League of Women Voters Greenwich third annual Essay Contest winners are Noah Kim, Ben Fertig, Siyuan Feng and Kai Le. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Ben Fertig, Greenwich High School, Kai Le, League of Women Voters Greenwich, Noah Kim, Siyuan Feng
Greenwich League of Women & Affiliate High School Clubs Announce 2022 Student Essay Contest
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Students are asked to write an essay of 600-800 words that answers one of three prompt questions. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, essay contest, League of Women Voters Greenwich, voting rights
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 →