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Governor Lamont Presents Citation to Coffee for Good, Marking National Disability Employment Awareness Month
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Matt DesChamps
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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
Rob Burton: Support Matt DesChamps for BET
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“I am a moderate Republican who has often crossed party lines to vote for the candidate and not the party. As someone who has led several non-profit organizations in town, including the YMCA of Greenwich and the Greenwich Athletic Foundation, I understand that we need to continually reinvest in our town’s resources and assets to continue to make Greenwich a desirable place to live. We have not done an adequate job as a town to date, as evidenced by both our aging school and athletic facilities.” – Rob Burton Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Board of Estinmate and Taxation, Matt DesChamps, Rob Burton
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
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
DesChamps: A New “Wake-Up Call” for Greenwich Schools
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“As the days grow shorter and the crisp air of autumn approaches, a new school year is on the horizon. Soon, the 6:18 am sunrise will follow the 6:17 am school bus pickup time. This requires a wake up call for Greenwich families that rivals West Point cadets.” – Matt DesChamps, Democratic BET Member and Candidate for Re-election Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, BET, Greenwich High School, Greenwich Schools, Matt DesChamps, School Start Time
Rink Task Force Hearing: Innovative Ideas Suggested
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Peter Berg urged the task force to locate the rink on the footprint of the teen center building, formerly a factory, at 100 Arch Street to create “Harborside Arena” with a café and grill with water views and views of Roger Sherman Baldwin Park. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Sports, Fred Camillo, Hamill Rink, James Walsh, Joe Rothenberg, Lucy von Brachel, Matt DesChamps
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 →