Tag: Board of Estimate and Taxation
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A forward-looking budget for Greenwich
BET’s transparent, collaborative approach delivers results The Board of Estimate and Taxation (BET) just achieved an important milestone—unanimous approval of the FY 2026–27 budget—passed with a 12-0 vote and applause. […]
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Democratic leadership reshapes town budget process
A new data-driven playbook takes shape With new Democratic leadership, the Greenwich Board of Estimate and Taxation (BET) Budget Committee is beginning to look and operate very differently. Under Chair Laura […]
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This is what we promised
Democrats expand BET transparency and efficiency During the campaign leading to Greenwich’s 2025 municipal elections, Democratic candidates for the Board of Estimate and Taxation (BET) promised to make changes in processes […]
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Your home value is way up…what about your taxes?
Property taxes do not rise directly in sync with real estate values Property values in Greenwich have jumped by an average of 27%. That’s great news for most Greenwich homeowners, whose biggest investment […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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. […]
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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 […]
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RTM issues stunning rebuke of Camillo and Fisher for failure to plan
Alarm bells sounded because we’re flying blind into the future In a rare move, the Representative Town Meeting’s (RTM) Budget Overview Committee (BOC) delivered a unanimous rebuke last week of First Selectman […]
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Greenwich is at a crossroads
The Democratic vision for Greenwich’s future Imagine a Greenwich ready for the next generation — a town that plans responsibly, keeps taxes low, and provides excellent services to its residents. This […]