The Greenwich Democratic Town Committee (DTC) stands by its November 12th newsletter regarding litigation brought by First Selectman Fred Camillo against the Greenwich Board of Education (BOE).
Rather than attacking the messenger, Mr. Camillo should address the undisputed facts:
- Fred Camillo is the plaintiff and is responsible for bringing the case in 2024 that has resulted in a two-year legal battle. As the plaintiff, he has the unilateral ability to withdraw the case at any time, if he so chooses.
- The litigation has already cost Greenwich taxpayers more than $700,000 in legal fees.
- The BOE is budgeting another $500,000 for legal expenses in 2027 to defend against Camillo’s lawsuit.
- The BOE vacancy at the center of this dispute was filled in the November 2025 election, yet the litigation continues, with taxpayers footing the bill.
Why would Mr. Camillo refuse to settle this case simply because of something the DTC has written? And importantly, Mr. Camillo owes Greenwich residents a clear explanation of what taxpayers stand to gain from this extended vanity lawsuit against town volunteers.