The Democrats again gathered at the Old Greenwich Social Club while Republicans convened at the Arch Street Teen Center. Continue Reading →
Matt DesChamps
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Heated Finance Board Debate: Zingers, Accusations and Raised Voices
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Debates included the topics of funding capital projects, climate resilience, energy cost savings and public safety. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Schools, BET, Board of Estimate and Taxation, David Alfano, David Weisbrod, Elliot Alchek, Harry Fisher
BET Democratic Candidates: BET Republicans Need To Fund Old Greenwich School Now!
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“We fully support funding for the Old Greenwich School renovation and urge the BET Republicans to advance this important, community-supported project without delay.” – Greenwich Democratic candidates for Board of Estimate and Taxation Elliot Alchek, Matt DesChamps, Scott Kalb, Leslie Moriarty, Steve Selbst and David Weisbrod Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, David Weisbrod, Elliot Alchek, Leslie Moriarty, Matt DesChamps, Scott Kalb, Steve Selbst
P&Z Watch: Many New Faces Testify; Old Greenwich School MI is Complete
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P&Z unanimously endorsed an Old Greenwich School Municipal Improvement and Preliminary Site plan. There were about a dozen new faces of parents and alumni testifying before the commission in support of the project. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Schools, David Stein, James Waters, Jen Benciengo, Matt DesChamps, Old Greenwich School
DesChamps & Kalb: Smart leadership and low taxes go hand in hand.
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“The majority party on the BET has added tens of millions of dollars to the costs of repairing our schools by waiting until things fall apart completely, instead of addressing critical infrastructure needs.” – Scott Kalb and Matt DesChamps, Democratic candidates for Board of Estimate and Taxation Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Matt DesChamps, Scott Kalb
Greenwich Needs New Fiscal Management To Protect Our Town and Your Wallet
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“What would Greenwich look like under new Democratic financial leadership?” – Democratic candidates for Board of Estimate and Taxation Elliot Alcheck, Matt DesChamps, Scott Kalb, Leslie Moriarty, Steve Selbst, David Weisbrod Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, David Weisbrod, Elliot Alcheck, Leslie Moriarty, Matt DesChamps, Scott Kalb, Steve Selbst
Greenwich Democrats Nominate Slate of Candidates for 2023 Municipal Elections
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Running on a platform focused on protecting property values, supporting Greenwich schools and competent, compassionate governance with all residents in mind, Greenwich Democrats pledged to usher in an era of visionary, forward-looking leadership. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Bill Grad, David Weisbrod, Dawn Fortunato, Donnie Romeo, Elliot Alchek, Janet Stone McGuigan, Joe Huley
Greenwich Democrats Recommend Candidate Slate for 2023 Municipal Elections. “We have a good shot this year.”
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On Wednesday night the nominating committee for Greenwich Democrats recommended a slate of candidates for the November 2023 municipal elections. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Anthony Moor, Bill Grad, David Weisbrod, Dawn Fortunato, Donnie Romeo, Eliot Alchek, Greenwich Democrats
Group Letter to First Selectman Camillo, BET, BOE: “We implore you to address OGS renovation with a greater urgency”
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“The last-minute appropriations for an elevator and sewage abatement amount to inadequate stop-gap measures, more likely to interfere with rather than advance a well-planned, holistic plan and were not based on vetted professional assessments.” – Signed by 17 District 6 RTM Representatives Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Alexis Voulgaris, Barbara O'Neill, Brian Maher, Coline Jenkins, Daniel Izzo, David Snyder, John Merrill
DesChamps: Overturning Voting Results Brings Chaos to Order
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“Rescinding votes after the tally is announced sets a terrible precedent that could result in any disgruntled member forcing the RTM to re-litigate any vote. Chaos is unleashed.” – Matt DesChamps Continue Reading →