Dr. Greg Kramer relented and said two London Plane trees in the way of the proposed access road could be removed. Continue Reading →
Greenwich Tree Warden Amends Ruling on Tree Removal at GHS
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Peter Bernstein
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BOE Extends Schools Chief Contract 2 Years Despite Reluctance of Two Members
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After some angry voices during the public hearing, Dr. Toni Jones was given glowing reviews from six board members. Two board members said they’d prefer a one year contract extension instead of two, in order not to “tie the hands” of new members of the board in the fall. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Barbara O'Neill, Board of Education, Central Middle School, Christina Downey, Covid, Dr. Toni Jones, Greenwich High School
Showdown over Trees Posted for Removal at GHS Highlights Flawed Process
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“The school looks barren and bleak, and someone referred to its style as ‘modern day penitentiary,’ for lack of replacing trees. We can work together to solve these problems, but we must address safety and access first.” – Elizabeth Dempsey, Hillside Rd Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Schools, Sports, Ashley Cole, Cardinal Stadium, Dr. Greg Kramer, Greenscape Committee
Forum Announced: Fixing Greenwich Public Schools Infrastructure – The Plan and the Cost
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Panelists will include Schools Superintendent Dr. Toni Jones, Chief Operating Officer Sean O’Keefe, Facilities Director Dan Watson, School Board chair Peter Bernstein and Vice chair Kathleen Stowe. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Schools, Dan Watson, Dr. Toni Jones, Greenwich Public Schools, Kathleen Stowe, League of Women Voters, Peter Bernstein
PHOTOS: Springlike Day Makes Groundbreaking Ceremony for Cardinal Stadium Upgrades Extra Special
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Wednesday was an unseasonably mild day, perfect for a groundbreaking ceremony for the upgrades at Greenwich High School’s Cardinal Stadium. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Schools, Sports, Dan Watson, Dr. Toni Jones, Fred Camillo, Gus Lindine, Joe Kelly
BOE Chair, Vice Chair: Greenwich Needs a Community Conversation About Capital Projects
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“et’s be clear at the outset – this isn’t a blame game. Rather, this is about everyone moving in the same direction for our nearly 9,000 students, taxpayers and community who should be proud of our district, especially during this pandemic.” – BOE Chair Peter Bernstein, Vice Chair Kathleen Stowe Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Board of Education, capital projects, Kathleen Stowe, Peter Bernstein
Silence from Republicans on BOE Member’s Vulgar Remark Caught on Zoom Hot Mic
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“You might want to turn your microphone off, Mr. Sherr, when you ramble on about people.” – BOE Chair Peter Bernstein Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Board of Education, Dan Quigley, Fred Camillo, hot mic, Laura Kostin, Peter Bernstein, Peter Sherr
PTAC & LWV Greenwich to Sponsor Forum on 21-22 School Budget
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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 →
Filed under: Government, Schools, Becky Gillan, Brian Peldunas, Dr. Toni Jones, Fred Camillo, Greenwich Public Schools, Kim Blank
Greenwich Schools Propose Small Group Pull-Out Model for Middle School Music
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Concerns include breaking cohorts and lack of instructional space. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Arts, Schools, Greenwich Schools, Joe Kelly, Karen Hirsh, Karen Kowalski, Kathleen Stowe, Laura Downey
Greenwich Schools: 82%+ Children to Start the Year in Person
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“One of the comments made on a webinar this week was that we have amazing health professionals guiding us in Covid – epidemiologist at the state level, and if we’re going to listen to those specialists when they tell us to close schools? Why are they ignoring their advice when they tell us to open?- Dr. Toni Jones Continue Reading →