“Having the highest-ranking member of the Greenwich police force come out against free political speech and assembly no matter the context or reason is chilling, dangerous and requires a response.” – Joanna Swomley and Nerlyn Pierson founders of Indivisible Greenwich Continue Reading →
Nerlyn Pierson
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LETTER: Rep Fiorello, Enacting Civil Rights Laws is the Proper Role of Government
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“…when you say you are ‘not sure’ that enacting civil rights laws ‘is the proper role of government,’ Rep. Fiorello, we would say that we are concerned that you do not have the basic understanding of our laws to be holding public office.” – Nerlyn Pierson, Michelle Abt Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Indivisible Greenwich, Indivisible Stamford, Michelle Abt, Nerlyn Pierson
Chants from Both Sides of Field Point Rd on Eve of Trump Impeachment Acquittal
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Indivisible Greenwich held a gathering outside Greenwich Town Hall on Wednesday night. The event, one of a number across the country billed as “Reject the Coverup.” Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Alfred Esposito, Greenwich Town Hall, Indivisible Greenwich, Jim Himes, Joanna Swomley, Joe O'Boy, Nerlyn Pierson
Styrofoam Plates Out. Paper Plates In. The Future is Dishwashing in Greenwich Schools Cafeterias.
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The BOE plans to switch from single-use wares in cafeterias to reusable wares that would be washed in dishwashers. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, dishwashing, Dr. Toni Jones, Elissa Diamond-Fields, food services, Food Services Committee, Greenwich Board of Health, Greenwich Public Schools
Greenwich Ballet Academy to Perform The Nutcracker in the GHS Performing Arts Center
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Dancers from the renowned Greenwich Ballet Academy will take the stage to present The Nutcracker on Nov 16 and 17. The ballerinas have been taught by renowned professionals in small classes where the program is inspired by the prestigious and historic Vaganova Academy in St. Petersburg, Russia. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Arts, Schools, Allison Chen, Alyssa Kopczynski, Andrei Jouravlev, Carolina Rivera, Caroline Walsh, Cate Tucker
Candlelight Vigil in Greenwich Protests Inhumane Treatment of Migrants at Border Camps
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Crowds gathered at Greenwich Town Hall for a “Lights for Liberty” vigil to protest inhumane conditions at southern border camps for migrants. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, #CloseTheCamps, #don'tlookaway, #lightsforligerty, Alex Bergstein, Alex Kasser, Don't Look Away, Donald Trump
Indivisible Greenwich: Response to Livvy Floren Letter
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“What we do not have enough of here in Greenwich is dialogue around issues. Republican elected officials do not hold traditional Town Halls. Each should start holding them with constituents in their districts.” – Indivisible Greenwich steering committee Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Indivisible Greenwich, Nerlyn Pierson, Tim Alexander
Republican Selectmen Demur on Investigation of Unauthorized Filming; Democrats Cry “Felony,” “Inside Job”
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“Gentlemen, this appears as though it was an inside job. It had to be an inside job. We are sitting here today rapidly approaching 90 days since it was brought to anyone’s attention, giving those involved plenty of time to destroy records and cover up the tracks.” – Tony Turner, DTC Chair Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Ed Dadakis, First Selectman, Jeff Ramer, Joanna Swomley, John Toner, Luch von Brachel, Melissa Evans
Interview with Nerlyn Pierson, Co-Founder of Indivisible Greenwich
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Indivisible Greenwich is publishing a series of nine flyers in the weeks leading up to the Nov 6 election. One flyer is about voting rights on election day. Other flyers are about net neutrality, smart tolls in I95, abortion, how to vote or get an absentee ballot. The flyers will be distributed by email to subscribers and people are being encouraged to share them on social media and email. They’ll also be distributed at train stations. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Donald Trump, Indivisibl Greenwich, Nerlyn Pierson, Vote Smart
Himes, Blumenthal and Murphy Address Indivisible Greenwich on Resisting Trump Agenda
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In addition to Democratic candidates, Joanna Swomley said Indivisible supports Republican Board of Education candidate Peter Bernstein, who, she said, “Stood against the attempted takeover of the Board of Education and paid a price.” Continue Reading →