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Greenwich lost a giant this week. Former First Selectman John B. Margenot Jr. died Monday at 98. He set the standard for what a First Selectman can be — calm, honest, and devoted to the town he loved for more than six decades.
In this issue: Jill Oberlander cannot find a single place to cut taxes. Voting Republican is how Connecticut protects the fiscal guardrails that finally stabilized the state. Why does Greenwich settle for 20 percent state reimbursement on Central Middle School while Fairfield gets 75 percent? Early voting starts Monday. Bring five people. Vote Republican — Row B.
John B. Margenot Jr.
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On Monday, Greenwich lost one of its longest-serving and most dedicated public officials. Former First Selectman John B. Margenot Jr. died at the age of 98. Born in Greenwich in 1928, the son of Italian immigrants, John served his hometown for more than six decades... |
“I Can’t Tell You That I’m Gonna Cut Taxes Because I Don't Know Where Those Cuts Will Come From”
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At the October 14 League of Women Voters debate, Jill Oberlander was perplexingly clear when asked about tax relief: “I can’t tell you that I’m gonna cut taxes because I don’t know where those cuts will come from.” Oberlander can’t find the cuts, but we already have...
Read More →Why Voting Republican Strengthens Connecticut’s Fiscal Health
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While the Democratic supermajority weakens the fiscal guardrails that finally stabilized Connecticut after years of deficits, our own Republican legislators Tina Courpas and Ryan Fazio voted no. They are fighting to keep volatile revenues from being spent on election-year giveaways and unsustainable state-employee raises that push Connecticut toward the highest public-sector pay in the country while the pension system remains only about 60 percent funded. Restoring Republican votes in the House, Senate, and governor’s office is the practical way to re-enforce the guardrails, require ordinary budget processes, and keep new statewide taxes off the table.
Read More →20% for Greenwich. 75% for Fairfield.
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Arzeno and Meskers celebrate a 20 percent state reimbursement for Central Middle School while Fairfield gets 75 percent. That is the difference between settling and fighting.
Hartford treats Greenwich as a blank check. We need representatives who will fight for every dollar — and that only happens with Republican representation.
Read More →Relevant Reads
Why Is Greenwich Celebrating More High-Density Housing?
Four Years Is Long Enough to Ask — What Changed? — Mike Mason
Your Voting Checklist
Get prepared. Absentee ballots are now being cast. Early voting begins October 19. Election Day is November 3. Confirm you are registered. Choose your method of voting. Request a ballot if you need one. Bring five people with you.
| ☑ | Confirm you are registered to vote. If not, register now. |
| ☑ | Request an absentee ballot. |
| ☑ | Vote Early, October 19 – November 1 |
| ☑ | Recruit 5 family or friends to vote. Talk to them about the issues. |
| ☑ | Forward this to five of your smartest friends. |
| ☑ | Vote Republican by November 3rd. |
Get prepared. Then vote Republican — Row B
Mark Your Calendar
2026 Election — Request Your Absentee Ballot
The online request portal is open. Town Clerks are issuing ballots. Request yours today.
John B. Margenot Jr. — Calling Hours
4:00–8:00 p.m. at Fred D. Knapp Funeral Home, 134 Hamilton Avenue, Greenwich.
John B. Margenot Jr. — Mass and Burial
Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church, 178 Greenwich Avenue. Burial to follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery on North Street.
2026–2027 Youth Essay & Video Contests
Putnam Hill DAR invites Greenwich students in grades 5–12 to enter the American History and Patriots of the American Revolution essay contests, plus a youth video contest. Chapter deadline is November 1. View the contest flyer
2026 Election — Early Voting
Monday–Sunday, October 19 – November 1 at Greenwich Town Hall, 101 Field Point Road. Hours: 10 am to 6 pm daily. Extended hours Tue & Thu 8 am to 8 pm.
CT-4 Congressional Debate
Westport Library. LWV Greenwich and ten other Fairfield County Leagues host the debate for Connecticut’s Fourth Congressional District. Dr. Michael Goldstein on the stage. Registration at LWVGreenwich.org
Fazio v. Lamont — First Gubernatorial Debate
Live on WFSB Channel 3 and streaming on CT Insider. One hour from the WFSB studios in Rocky Hill.
Fazio asked for six debates. Lamont agreed to two — both after early voting starts. We wonder why...
2026 Election — Deadline to Request an Absentee Ballot
Election Day — Vote. Get a neighbor to vote.
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