Stephen Selbst

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Hopeful Democratic Candidates for November: New Faces among Familiar Ones

Moor introduced a team of fellow candidates, Rachel Khanna for Selectperson. Also, Matt DesChamps, Laura Erickson, Stephen Selbst, and Doug Fenton for the Board of Estimate and Taxation; Bob Chaney and Veronica Chiavaroli for the Board of Education; Meghan McCreary for Town Clerk; and Hale Bayram for Tax Collector. Continue Reading →

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A Betrayal in Greenwich: Partisan Budget Cuts Undermine Community Wellbeing

“The opportunity to restore responsible governance will arrive on November 4th. Until then, the damage inflicted by this terrible partisan budget will reverberate through our town, a stark reminder of the cost of ideological intransigence.’ – Democratic members of the BET Continue Reading →

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BET Cuts $4.1 Million from Greenwich Schools: Audience Chants “Shame on you”

“Somehow the world will end if superintendent Jones has to manage with a staff of 2019 level. My favorite lie is that teachers are paid less than peers and Dr. Jones cannot find candidates…They just ignore the scale and hire at the midpoint, $27,000 higher – or $87,000….We are reducing the increase to the BOE budget. Telling people we are cutting is disinformation.” – Republican BET member Karen Fassuliotis Continue Reading →

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BET Chair’s Tie-Breaking Vote Means Decision on Funding Greenwich Ave Intersection Improvements is Postponed

Several Republican members of the BET questioned whether Greenwich Avenue was even out of compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Karen Fassuliotis said the ADA law included a “Safe Harbor” clause meant that if there was compliance with the 1991 ADA or 2010 ADA standards for curb cuts, it wasn’t necessary to upgrade them when there is repaving. Continue Reading →

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Arora Accused of Fear-Mongering for Calling Renovation in Place at Old Greenwich School Unsafe 

“The kids will be in this building when this renovation is going on and these hazardous chemicals are being abated. Make no doubt there will be asbestos and other hazardous chemicals. If it were my young child I would not want them in that school.” – Nisha Arora Continue Reading →

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Greenwich Democrats Nominate Slate of Candidates for 2023 Municipal Elections

Running on a platform focused on protecting property values, supporting Greenwich schools and competent, compassionate governance with all residents in mind, Greenwich Democrats pledged to usher in an era of visionary, forward-looking leadership. Continue Reading →

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BET’s “Ugly, Messy Conversation” on Discontinuing OGS Independent Cost Estimator Project

The BET met Monday and the agenda included a motion presented by Democratic member Leslie Moriarty to discontinue the Old Greenwich School cost estimate project. Mr. Ramer said the process had become tainted because one member of the BET had talked to a bidder. Continue Reading →

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