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Tensions are mounting as the deadline to submit request or state grant money for CMS looms and cost estimates may exceed $67.5 million approved by BET. To qualify for the grant the funding must be “adequate.”
At Thursday’s BOE meeting, CMS PTA co-president Jen Behette said parents had been confused by a survey from former State Rep Harry Arora whose wife is on the building committee. Continue Reading →
“This is not political leadership, it is political cowardice.” – Jim Finn Continue Reading →
The new RTC officers were: Beth MacGillivray as Chair, Laura Darrin and Jane sprung as Vice Chairs, Cheryl Resnick for Treasurer and Gail Lauridsen as Secretary. Continue Reading →
In their daily e-blast Wednesday morning, Greenwich Patriots wrote, “It’s still a couple weeks away from the official day when the new members take the helm of the RTC, but we are eager to hear what’s in store — their strategy, mission and principles will hopefully reflect the intoxicating energy coming from the new members, and their traditional conservative principles and values. We can’t wait to learn more!” Continue Reading →
“I think this could be a great year for Republicans in the state. We could have a really good year, but if we push too far to the right to get candidates elected, it could really derail the process.” – Dan Quigley, outgoing RTC chair Continue Reading →
“Masks in school is a mandate from Hartford, so yelling at the Greenwich BOE is not going to change anything and distracts from focusing on things we can control and need our attention. Like rebuilding Central Middle School.” – Michael E. Hahn Continue Reading →
“COVID policies and medical freedom, curriculum and zoning drove record turnout from our concerned neighbors across town and to the caucuses and we hear your concerns.” – Carl Higbie and newly elected Greenwich RTC members from district 8, Joe Solari, Andrew Oliver, Caroline Oliver, Adele Caroll, Keira Lynch, Gail Lauridsen Continue Reading →
“If you, and your doctor, think you should be triple vaxxed, double masked and wrapped in packing peanuts that’s your prerogative. It is another matter entirely when, two years in, those at the lowest point on the risk tolerance curve continue to seek the power of the state’s bayonet to compel behavior on the part of their neighbors.” – Sage Withrow Continue Reading →
About a third of incumbents, including longtime party stalwarts, were voted out. Continue Reading →
All votes were unanimously in favor of candidates recommended by the executive committee. An exception was for the job of town clerk. There were three candidates: Karen Fassuliotis, Fred DeCaro and Jackie Budkins. Continue Reading →