Fred Camillo, who was sworn in on December 2 as Greenwich’s newly elected Republican First Selectman, announced the proclamation in a ‘modified news flash.’ Continue Reading →
First Selectman Camillo Declares Monday “Anthony ‘Tony’ Turner Day”
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Tesei and Litvack React to SEEC Fine on Treasurer of BET Candidate Turner
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“Since neither Mr. Turner nor his campaign Treasurer has anything to do with my and Jill Oberlander’s campaign, it is time to return to the merits of the election and our effort to bring leadership and good governance back to Greenwich.” – Sandy Litvack, Democratic candidate for re-election as Selectman Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Ed Dadakis, Jill Oberlander, Mark Miller, Peter Tesei, Sandy Litvack, SEEC, Tony Turner
Tony Turner Resigns as Chair of Greenwich DTC Citing New By-Laws Disallowing Dual Office Holding
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Gina Gladstein will serve as interim chair of the Greenwich DTC. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Democratic Town Committee, Gina Gladstein, Greenwich DTC, Tony Turner
DTC: Town’s Refusal to Investigate Surveillance of Meetings in Town Hall is Disgraceful
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“To not call for an investigation is unconscionable and a dereliction of the First Selectman’s duty to the residents of Greenwich.” – Greenwich DTC Statement Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Opinion, DTC, Ed Dadakis, GCTV, Greenwich Town Hall, Sandy Litvack, Tony Turner
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
BET Public Hearing Yields Opinions on Cardinal Field, NW Fire Station, TAG, Foam Trays
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A public hearing at town hall drew those in support of a northwest fire station as well as skeptics. There was testimony about removing Styrofoam trays from Greenwich Schools cafeterias, and of making all the district’s facilities ADA Compliant. Several people lamented the state of Cardinal Field. The GAF said they’d raise 20% of the cost of phase 1, with a focus on new bleachers and temporary bathrooms to replace the port-o-potties. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Schools, Debra Hess, Fire Dept Chief Peter Siecienski, Jill Obrlander, Julie DesChamps, Leslie Moriarty, Louisa Stone
Greenwich Tax Collector Howard Richman Announces Candidacy for 2019
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On Thursday night Greenwich Tax Collector, Howard Richman explained why he was announcing his bid so early for another term as Greenwich Tax Collector. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Howard Richman, Jeff Ramer, Jill Oberlander, John Blankley, Leslie Moriarty, Sandy Litvack, Steve Meskers
Greenwich Democrats Endorse Ned Lamont for Governor Precedent-setting Move for Tuesday’s Primary
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“The November election for governor is an important first step in the state’s turn-around. Democrats need to field the strongest candidate in November to help Connecticut get on a fiscally sound path and be the vibrant state we were, and with Ned’s leadership we will be again.” – Tony Turner, Greenwich Democratic Town Committee Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Greenwich Democratic Town Committee, Ned Lamont, Tony Turner
Litvack Speaks Bluntly at Democratic Candidates’ Forum at Town Hall
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Sandy Litvack talked about the First Selectman setting a “tone” for the town, the move afoot to cut 10-15% of the town’s budget, and opposing education charter change. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Board of Education, Board of Estimate and Taxation, David Weisbrod, Greenwich Democrats, Howard Richman, Jill Oberlander, Leslie Moriarty
Greenwich Campaign Update: Everyone’s Talking; Some Are Clamming up
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A BOE forum has been cancelled because three candidates of five have withdawn. The Democratic candidates for First Selectman, BET and Tax Collector are holding their own Democrats-only forum on November 1. Continue Reading →