

Greenwich Public Schools demand unrestrained spending, taxpayers be damned
On Monday, the Greenwich legislative body (RTM - Representative Town Meeting), voted by a super-majority in favor of a non-binding SOMR...
5 hours ago
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Greenwich RTM attempts to unravel budget deal at its April 21 meeting
The Education Committee of the Town's legislative body (RTM - Representative Town Meeting) wants to add back $4 million that was cut from...
Apr 13
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Different views of the same Greenwich protest
This past Saturday April 5, anti-Trump Hands Off protests were held nationwide. In Greenwich it was held in front of the Board of...
Apr 11
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Wondering how Greenwich avoided a 6% tax hike and got 2.8% instead?
We have heard much complaining from public school administrators and parents that the Greenwich school budget was cut and that...
Apr 9
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Mill rate increase held to 2.8% despite protests calling for more school funding
In the face of organized protests from public school advocates who were hoping for a 5-6% increase, Greenwich Republicans on the BET...
Apr 5
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Democrat officials delay and walk out of Greenwich budget meeting
Tuesday, April 1, was the long scheduled public meeting of the 12-member elected Greenwich budget board (Board of Estimate and Taxation -...
Apr 1
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Greenwich budget implies higher taxes coming
After days of meetings, the Budget Overview Committee (BOC) of the Greenwich BET (Board of Estimate & Taxation) has finished its process...
Mar 9
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Unprecedented tax increases in Greenwich?
According to this Greenwich Time story, Harry Fisher, Republican Chair of the powerful town budget board ( BET ), is at odds with his...
Feb 12
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Get ready for Greenwich property taxes to rise over 5%
The Town of Greenwich budget process began on Tuesday January 28. First Selectman Camillo presented his $523 million Town operating...
Jan 31
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Shellshocked by cost to convert Greenwich fleet to electric
Cowed by activist group Quiet Yards, the Greenwich Representative Town Meeting (RTM) led by Democrats approved an ordinance banning...
Dec 17, 2024
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Contentious meeting of BET reveals difference in mill rate objectives
Peek into inside workings of the Budget Committee of the Board of Estimate and Taxation (BET) in this video. In addition to the tense...
Oct 23, 2024
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Town budget finally approved
Yesterday, after an unprecedented fourth day of meetings, the Board of Estimate and Taxation BET approved the Town's 2024-2025 budget. ...
Apr 17, 2024
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Town Budget Decision Day #3 with no decision
On Monday April 8, the Board of Estimate and Taxation (BET) spent a 3rd day on the Town Budget. The meeting started late and had many...
Apr 11, 2024
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Town Budget - Decision Days #1 and #2
The Board of Estimate & Taxation (BET) is meeting on the budget for a second day. Thursday, March 28, key votes: Old Greenwich School...
Mar 28, 2024
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Town Budget - Decision Day Number One
Key Decisions: On Wednesday March 27, the Board of Estimate & Taxation (BET) met. Some of the most important decisions: The Glenville ...
Mar 28, 2024
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Town Budget - Public Comment Day
Update: It was an overflow crowd, requiring the Fire Marshall to move standing attendees to another room. About 70 spoke. The most...
Mar 25, 2024
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School budget +5.6% vs +4.3% guideline due to Special Ed
The Greenwich Public Schools are requesting a +5.6% increase in their budget compared to Town guidelines of a +4.3% increase. ...
Feb 5, 2024
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Should Greenwich teachers feel disrespected or should residents?
Resident Peter Sherr asks here why we have fewer students but a much bigger budget. Lillian Perone, President of the Greenwich Teacher's...
Jan 26, 2024
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Town Budget Revealed at a Whopping $505 million
Get ready for a mill rate increase of 4.28% this year (last year's mill rate was 11.393, the proposed mill rate is 11.881). That means...
Jan 24, 2024
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Town Budget Revealed on Tues Jan 23
First Selectman Fred Camillo and Greenwich Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Toni Jones will present their budgets followed by a public...
Jan 21, 2024
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