Setting the Record Straight on the Board of Education Lawsuit

Yesterday the Greenwich Democratic Town Committee sent residents an email about the long-running Board of Education lawsuit, and it gets the story badly wrong.

The facts aren’t in dispute. The state Freedom of Information Commission ruled unanimously that the Democratic BOE members held an illegal meeting to fill a board vacancy, and that they “acted in bad faith.” They were also the ones who threatened the Town with a lawsuit and refused to seat a lawfully appointed member.

Just this Monday, First Selectman Fred Camillo met with Acting BOE Chair Sophie Koven and member Paul Cappiali and came away encouraged that a fair resolution was in reach. We thank Ms. Koven and Mr. Cappiali for that good-faith effort, and we hope partisan attacks aren’t allowed to undo it. Greenwich residents deserve the facts, and they deserve to see this chapter closed.

Greenwich Schools Propose Budget $1.6 Million Over Town Guidelines

We are proud of our excellent schools and grateful to our teachers. That pride does not excuse another budget over the town’s guidelines.

As GreenwichWise reports, Superintendent Dr. Toni Jones has once again proposed a 2027–2028 operating budget of $216.43 million, $1.57 million above the cap the Democrat-led BET set in a bipartisan manner. K–12 enrollment has dropped to 7,848 students, 201 fewer than last year, with another decline expected. Benefits for staff are paid from the town’s Fixed Charges, outside the school budget, so the true cost is higher still. Lower costs, excellent schools, and responsible government can go together only if the budget stays within the guidelines. A public hearing is set for December 3, and the Board of Education votes on December 17. Please attend or write to the Board.

Read the full GreenwichWise report on our blog.

Greenwich Honors Its Veterans

First Selectman Fred Camillo visiting with 90 year-old proud American veteran and former Pentagon staffer, Norman Matte.

On Wednesday morning, Greenwich came together on Greenwich Avenue to thank the men and women who have served our country.

The annual Veterans Day Patriotic Walk stepped off at 10:30 a.m. from Amogerone Crossway, followed by an 11 a.m. ceremony at the World War I memorial on the Avenue.

The day was organized by American Legion Post 29, with the Greenwich Police Department and the Horseneck Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and neighbors of all ages walked along or cheered from the sidewalks.

To every veteran in our community, and to the families who served alongside them: thank you. Our freedom is your gift, and we never take it for granted.

For more information, see Patch’s coverage of the Patriotic Walk and ceremony.

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Lower costs, excellent schools, and responsible government. The work continues.