At the Feb 9 standing room only BET Budget Committee meeting the fire marshal was present to enforce the room’s maximum capacity. Continue Reading →
BET Budget Committee Grapples with Greenwich Schools Capital Budget: OGS and CMS
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Leslie Moriarty
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Public Hearing: After 7 Lost Years, Community Urges Regulatory Agencies to Proceed with WMS Field Remediation
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The community turned out in force to endorse Langan’s proposed Alternative #2 for removal of two feet of soil. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Schools, Sports, AECOM, artificial turf, chlorinated solvents, Clare Kilgallen, contaminated soil
Standing Room Only BET Public Hearing Draws Passionate Residents
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Monday night’s BET public hearing on the capital budget and American Recovery Plan Act spending will largely be remembered for the groups who championed or opposed specific projects. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Abbe Large, Alan Gunzburg, ARPA Funding, BET, Bill Drake, bump outs, Central Middle School
Greenwich DTC: BET Republicans rejected school capital projects, including structural study for CMS
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“Over the objections of the BET Democrats, the BET Republicans have rejected school capital projects, including the structural study for CMS that led to its closure this week.” Greenwich DTC Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Andy Duus, BET, BET Democrats, BET Republicans, Beth Krumeich, Bill Drake, David Weisbrod
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
MORIARTY: The Real Facts Show Republican BET Does Not Show Support for our Schools
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“Don’t be fooled! Despite a voting record that shows reduced funding for both operating budgets and capital projects in the Schools, the Republican BET candidates are writing letters and placing ads about how much they support the Schools.” – Leslie Moriarty, Democratic member and candidate for BET Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, BET, Central Middle School, crack monitor, Leslie Moriarty
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
MORIARTY: I Support Julian Curtiss Renovation Project and BOE-approved Ed Specs
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“When the BET votes on April 1 to approve the FY22 budget, I will be supporting the inclusion of design funds for the Julian Curtiss School renovation project and the BOE-approved Educational Specifications.” – Leslie Moriarty, Democratic Caucus Chair, Board of Estimate and Taxation Continue Reading →