Interim GHS headmaster Richard Piotrzkowski and GHS Athletic Director Gus Lindine said a parade of athletes was not possible because too many students and staff have other commitments, including students’ final exams/study schedules. Continue Reading →
Peter Tesei
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GHS Parade of Champions is Canceled Due to “Lack of Support”
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“It is with extreme disappointment that the Office of the First Selectman announces that it has been informed by the school administration that there was not enough support for such an event to honor the accomplishments of our Greenwich students.” – Statement from office of First Selectman Peter Tesei Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Sports, GHS, parade of champions, Peter Tesei
2019 Distinguished Teachers Honored in Moving Ceremony
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“Self reflection is especially difficult when what makes these six individuals amazing is instinctive. They may not even realize they’re doing it. They engage with each and every one of their students in a different way….Your students are going to remember you for their entire lives.” – Peter Bernstein, Chair, Board of Education Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Blakely Stinebaugh, Central Middle School, Chris Anne Powers, Crystal Kitselman, Distinguished Teacher Awards, Karrie Vale, Katharine Miserocchi
Coach Kelly Kicks Off Campaign for Selectman at Milbrook Club with Passion
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“They talk about how they want to tax the wealthy more. Let’s put them to the challenge and prove it doesn’t have to Bernie Sanders Socialism to get things accomplished. Let’s prove we can work together with those who have and those who have-not to fix things. Ray Dalio says capitalism is broken. Let’s be an example of how it we can work together and fix it. Capitalism works. Socialism is not the route forward. Capitalism works and and what better Town to lead than Greenwich?” – Joe Kelly, Republican candidate for the Board of Selectman Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Carmella Budkins, Fred Camillo, Granit Balidemaj, Greenwich High School, Jill Kelly, Joe Kelly, John Toner
Greenwich Hospital and Town of Greenwich Announce Program to Screen Earlier for Breast and Ovarian Cancers
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Greenwich Hospital will launch a new physician education program to help all doctors recognize potential early signs of breast and ovarian cancer in an effort to diagnose both diseases much sooner. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health, breast cancer, Elena Ratner, Greenwich Hospital, Kaile Josephs Zagger, MAT Education Awareness Day, Norman G. Roth, ovarian cancer
Mason Outlines Plans for Greenwich at Campaign Kick Off
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“I believe I have professional experience. I believe I have the Town government experience. And I have the established relationships with all leaders in Town. I want to use those relationships immediately to continue to develop an economic plan for the Town….I’ve been in training for this position for three decades.” – Michael Mason, Republican Candidate for First Selectman Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Eastern Greenwich Civic Center, First Selectman, Fred Camillo, Greenwich, Greenwich Public Schools, Michael Mason, Peter Tesei
Possible Citizenship Question Looms over 2020 Census
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“The census count is important because we are 48th in terms of federal dollars as far as what we give versus what we get back. We are a donor state. Eleven billion dollars in federal funding is riding on this effort. For each person we under-count we lose $2,900.” – Susan Bysiewicz, CT Lt Governor Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Alex Bergstein, David Rabin, Lt Governor SusanBysiewicz, Mark Plumley, Peter Tesei
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
Attorney for Greenwich DPW Worker “Stunned” Town Disclosed Confidential Personnel Info
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“I am surprised at the Town’s interpretation of those sanctions and I am frankly stunned that they think it is appropriate, or even legal, to publicly disclose personnel information when it knows full well that Mr. Clifford has already been identified in the press.” – Attorney Lindy Urso Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Police & Fire, Dept of Public Works, Greenwich Police, Javier Da Silva, Peter Tesei, Town of Greenwich, Valerie Reyes
Toner Announces He Will Not Seek Another Term as Selectman
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“He is someone who always has a positive word to say about people and things. I wish him well as both of us transition to a new time in our lives.” – First Selectman Peter Tesei Continue Reading →