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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 →
Bea and Peter Crumbine spoke of Mr. Simon’s selflessness, partnership, and friendship. They also praised his commitment to Greenwich, noting that in addition to his work with previously mentioned organizations, he also played significant roles with the Greenwich Land Trust, the League of Women Voters, the United Way and the Bruce Museum. He is currently the chair of the board of the directors of The Nathaniel Witherell. Continue Reading →
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 →
“Any time there is even an appearance of that, you try to avoid it. Mike was very sensitive to that also.” – Fred Camillo Continue Reading →
According to the contractual agreement, Mr. Mason will be paid $12,500 per month. Continue Reading →
The idea is to enhance the look of Greenwich Avenue, increase pedestrian safety by reducing the distance a pedestrian has to cross to get safely across the street, and improve sight lines and slow down cars. Continue Reading →
” Low taxes are great. Stinginess is not. One time gimmicks that compromise fund balances, risk funds, and sound capital financing certainly are not. To me, these party-line votes were mean and unsound budgeting.” – Jeff Ramer, Democratic member of the Board of Estimate and Taxation Continue Reading →
The PTA Council and the LWV Greenwich will co-sponsor a virtual forum on the 2021-2022 School Budget on Wednesday, February 24, 2021, from 7:00 to 8:00 pm. Continue Reading →
“We are probably one of the most “branded” towns/cities in the country. Articles like Evan Osnos’, New Yorker article and Googleable controversies such as this one weigh heavy on our community and prospective home buyers.” – Marina Levine Continue Reading →
The BET held a special meeting via Zoom on Tuesday afternoon with just one item on the agenda: to reconsider FY 21 approved budget before it gets sent on to the RTM for approval. The special meeting was scheduled at the request of Democrats on the BET after an outcry from public school parents over cuts to the education budget. The Republican controlled BET had voted last week during a contentious meeting to cut $3 million from the education budget leaving it at current academic year spending levels. The Democrats had proposed instead a $700,000 cut. Despite the meeting lasting only about 40 minutes, and almost 400 people listening on mute, most of the session was taken up by arguments over motions, Robert’s Rules of Order, and consulting the new Town Attorney Vin Marino. Continue Reading →