Several Republican members of the BET questioned whether Greenwich Avenue was even out of compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Karen Fassuliotis said the ADA law included a “Safe Harbor” clause meant that if there was compliance with the 1991 ADA or 2010 ADA standards for curb cuts, it wasn’t necessary to upgrade them when there is repaving. Continue Reading →
Matt DesChamps
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BET Declines Funds for Greenwich Ave ADA Improvements in Tie Vote on Party Lines
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“I think we need to do a re-set on this project. We need to go back to the drawing board and look at minimizing this, and taking this down the ADA scope…” – BET chair Harry Fisher Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Transportation, ADA, Amy Siebert, David Alfano, David Weisbrod, Eliot Alchek
Camillo Wins and Carries BET Republicans Across Finish Line; Voting Moms Win the Day on the RTM
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The Democrats again gathered at the Old Greenwich Social Club while Republicans convened at the Arch Street Teen Center. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Anthony Moor, Fred Camillo, Heather Smeriglio, Jackie Budkins, James Bonney, Laura Erickson, Lauren Rabin
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 →