Category: GDTC Newsletters
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New year, new era
Quiet ceremony marks a seismic shift on town finance board The gavel changed hands yesterday in a way we’ve seen only twice in a century. Now, Democrats hold the chairmanship and the tie-breaking vote on the town finance board, the Board of Estimate and Taxation (BET). Back in November, voters roundly rejected partisanship and a lack…
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Presents under the Greenwich tree
These are a few of our favorite things Greenwich has so much to offer us all, so during this holiday season, we thought we’d reflect on a few of our favorite things. Yes there are so many more, from Tod’s Point to the Town Party. But we can’t put everything under the tree, so here are just a…
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Rink task force backs ‘modified flip’
Special Report In a welcome display of collaboration and civic commitment, the Hamill Rink Task Force voted unanimously last evening to recommend a “modified flip” for the new rink at Morlot Park. The decision follows nine months of work and a comprehensive review of professional cost estimates for the three finalist locations, as well as an…
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Two pioneering Democrats step down from RTM
Stone and Krasnor leave big shoes Two women whose names have been synonymous with public service for half a century are closing their chapters on the Greenwich Representative Town Meeting (RTM). District 5’s Lucy Krasnor, retiring after 46 years, and District 10’s Louisa Stone, whose first term began in 1971, leave behind a rare legacy of perseverance, institutional memory,…
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Voter turnout signals a new chapter for Greenwich
A shift that points to rising engagement and room to grow The 2025 municipal election delivered results that should energize anyone who cares about civic engagement. For the first time in Greenwich history, more registered Democrats voted in our town elections than Republicans. That milestone reflects real momentum: stronger outreach, broader interest in local issues, and…
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Capital backlog and school needs dominate public hearing
Residents welcomed the event, but it doesn’t fix our broken planning process After fierce criticism over a lack of capital planning and a growing backlog of deferred projects, Greenwich First Selectman Fred Camillo and outgoing BET Chairman Harry Fisher held a public hearing on budget priorities at Town Hall last Thursday. Despite minimal advertising and no Zoom option,…
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Voters choose collaboration in RTM election
Moderate, community-minded candidates prevail across town districts On Election Day, Greenwich voters overwhelmingly backed moderates from a bipartisan coalition for the Representative Town Meeting (RTM), reaffirming a shared commitment to practical leadership and cooperation in town government. The RTM, Greenwich’s 230-member legislative body, is one of the largest in the United States. Rooted in the New England…
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A turning point for Greenwich
Voters open the door to smarter financial planning for our town’s future Election day brought sweeping wins for Democrats in key races across the nation, and also right here in Greenwich. While we did not win the First Selectman race, Democrats achieved a historic milestone—winning the tie-breaking vote on the powerful Board of Estimate and Taxation (BET)…
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Our vision for Greenwich’s future
Charting a better course for Greenwich Imagine a Greenwich ready for the next generation — a town that plans responsibly, keeps taxes low, and provides excellent services to its residents. This is the vision Democrats bring, along with the qualifications to make it happen. Our candidates will lead from the front Greenwich deserves a First Selectman who…
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What is Harry Fisher hiding?
Special Edition BET Republicans push through secret school budget cuts On October 21, on a party-line vote, Republicans on the Board of Estimate and Taxation (BET) pushed through budget guidelines for next year that include another cut to Greenwich Public Schools—and now they want to keep the guidelines hidden. Here’s what happened: 1: Republican BET members…