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“We know that artificial turf has been installed in numerous communities and institutions because it satisfies a need to conduct sports programs in inclement weather. However, long term studies of exposure to the plastic mat and blades of “grass” along with infill have not been able to show the product is safe.” – Real Grass for Healthy Kids! Continue Reading →
“Over the past two years, the Board of Education has been misleading and evasive about their position on artificial turf for middle school fields.” – Real Grass for Healthy Kids
Jude Braunstein
Liane Tel
Arthur Yee, MD
Susan Rudolph
Warren Silver Continue Reading →
On Thursday morning 11 recipients of this year’s PTAC Essence Awards were honored at Havemeyer. In attendance were interim Superintendent Ralph Mayo, GHS interim headmaster Rick Piotrowski and Executive Director oft he Greenwich Alliance for Education Julie Faryniarz. The Essence Awards were created to pay homage to some of the district’s most valued volunteers. “No one who is present here today does their PTA work for selfish reasons or bragging rights,” said Essence Award Committee co-chair Kara Mendelsohn, who said recipients were chosen for their selflessness, ongoing involvement, and willingness to be team members and motivators. The recipients also exemplify the PTA values of collaboration, commitment, respect and integrity. Continue Reading →
“It would seem the BoE along with Parks and Recreation have already made a decision, and they are now pushing their agenda forward by hiring a company whose findings will inevitably and predictably support artificial turf.” – Real Grass for Healthy Kids: Jude Braunstein, Bryan Tunney, Liane Tel, Arthur Yee, MD, Susan Rudolph and Warren Silver Continue Reading →
“The BoE has been disingenuous and evasive about their position regarding artificial turf. To our knowledge, the BoE is currently doing a feasibility study with the aim of getting funding in January 2019 to install artificial turf at Central Middle School in 2019/2020.” – Protect Our Children/Real Grass for Healthy Kids, submitted by Liane Tel Continue Reading →