Elected officials in attendance included US Congressman Jim Himes, Greenwich First Selectman Fred Camillo, Selectwoman Lauren Rabin, Selectwoman Janet Stone McGuigan, State Rep Steve Meskers (D-150), State Rep Harry Arora (R-151), State Rep Kimberly Fiorello (R-149) and State Senator Ryan Fazio (R-36). Continue Reading →
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UPDATED: Candidates, Elected Officials in Greenwich Share Thoughts on Supreme Court Reversal on Roe
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On Friday, elected officials and candidates in Greenwich reacted to the US Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health overturning Roe v. Wade. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Ed Lopez, Fred Camillo, Hector Arzeno, Janet Stone McGuigan, Kimberly Fiorello, Lauren Rabin, Peter Sherr
BOE Republicans Reluctantly Vote Yes on State-Mandated Black/Latino Course at GHS
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“It doesn’t make sense for politicians in Hartford to mandate day-by-day curriculum plans. I know Ann (Carabillo), you’re going to say it was all designed by experts, but it’s still a political process.” – BOE member Cody Kittle Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, African-American/Black and Puerto Rican/Latino Studies, Ann Carabillo, Black & Latino Studies, Black Lives Matter, Christopher Columbus, Cody Kittle, Critical Race Theory
Greenwich RTC Caucuses Result in Major Power Shift
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About a third of incumbents, including longtime party stalwarts, were voted out. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Aaron Kennon, Adele Caroll, Allyson Cowin, Andrea Blume, Andrew Oliver, Beth MacGillivray, Bill Drake
Fiery Board of Ed Debate Touches on Masks, Curriculum, Capital, Achievement Gap, Social-Emotional Learning
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In the speed round of questions, candidates were asked if they agreed with the views of the group who call themselves Greenwich Patriots. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Board of Education, Cody Kittle, curriculum, Dr. Toni Jones, Greenwich Schools, Joe Kelly, Kara Philbin
Interview with Jackie Homan of Greenwich Patriots
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Jackie Homan is the only member of Greenwich Patriots who is not anonymous. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, COVID-19, Dr. Toni Jones, Greenwich Patriots, Greenwich Schools, Jackie Homan, Kimberly Fiorello, masking
PHOTOS: GHS Class of 2021 Celebrates a Live Graduation on the Heels of Historic Pandemic
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The Greenwich High School class of 2021 was able to enjoy a live graduation.
“We have the rare opportunity to experience everything in our lives as though it is for the first time. So go and make your firsts.” – Meredith Blanchard, Class of 2021 president Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, 2021, Christina Downey, Colin Speaker, COVID-19, Dr. Toni Jones, GHS class of 2021, Greenwich High School
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
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
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 →