TOP STORY: Tesei's Second Year Fraught With Fiscal Challenges
On Dec. 1, First Selectman Peter Tesei, 39, will head into the second year of a two-year first term - and it is fraught with fiscal challenges unlike any ever faced in Greenwich government.
Due to the Wall Street fiscal meltdown and chaotic fiscal markets around the world, Tesei, in concert with the RTM and the BET, must steer the Good Ship Greenwich in treacherous and uncharted budgetary seas.
The freshman first selectman, with 18 years as a banker under his belt, acknowledged the dangerous fiscal uncertainties during an interview in his Town Hall office. It focused on challenges ahead and accomplishments during his first year.
Here in question and answer format are highlights of the interview. Questions are in bold face (newspaper lingo for a typeface darker than regular print).
Q. As Greenwich faces into a multi-million dollar hole in its budget in the fiscal year ending June 30, what do you propose as sources of new revenue to patch the hole resulting from the Wall Street meltdown?
A. We have established a committee comprised of Parks and Rec Director Joe Siciliano, Fire Chief Peter Siecienski, Police Chief Dave Ridberg, Town Planner Diane Fox and Town Administrator John Crary to explore areas in which savings may be realized. One item is to use current Town employees for services provided by outside vendors.
Q. Given your experience on the Board of Estimate and Taxation (BET) and the Representative Town Meeting (RTM), what are the chances the mending of the current budget can be achieved?
A. We can live within the parameters of the current budget if we are willing to find savings in the current through not filling vacant positions, limiting the expenditure of non-salary accounts for the remainder of the fiscal year, limiting the use of overtime and monitoring the usage of part-time and seasonal employees......
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Art Imitates Greenwich Real Estate
... Riverside Brownie Troop 501 and other community groups contributed luxury gingerbread homes and familiar Greenwich landmarks to the Junior League's Enchanted Forest on Nov. 22-3. "Riverside Elementary," donated by Brownie Troop 501, won a blue ...
... Riverside Brownie Troop 501 and other community groups contributed luxury gingerbread homes and familiar Greenwich landmarks to the Junior League's Enchanted Forest on Nov. 22-3. "Riverside Elementary," donated by Brownie Troop 501, won a blue ...
'Enchanted Forest' Delights Local Children
Greenwich resident Sofia Senecal, 3 1/2, watches as a toy train passes through the ginger bread village on display The Junior League of Greenwich offered children a walk in its Enchanted Forest .....
Greenwich resident Sofia Senecal, 3 1/2, watches as a toy train passes through the ginger bread village on display The Junior League of Greenwich offered children a walk in its Enchanted Forest .....
Enchanted Forest Photo College
... for a demo wreath during the wreath-making workshop. (Amy Mortensen/ staff photographer) Marina Zelenz, 5, of Greenwich, enjoys fresh popped popcorn while viewing the "Off to Oz" tree on display. "Off to Oz" was donated by Dorothy Carroll and Tom ...
... for a demo wreath during the wreath-making workshop. (Amy Mortensen/ staff photographer) Marina Zelenz, 5, of Greenwich, enjoys fresh popped popcorn while viewing the "Off to Oz" tree on display. "Off to Oz" was donated by Dorothy Carroll and Tom ...
Plea Hearing Pushed Back in Bicyclist Fatality
... back with autopsy reports, speed calculations and photographic evidence of the tragic accident, requested by his Greenwich defense lawyer, James Pastore. Stamford Superior Court Judge Barbara Brazzel-Massaro acquiesced to State Attorney David ...
... back with autopsy reports, speed calculations and photographic evidence of the tragic accident, requested by his Greenwich defense lawyer, James Pastore. Stamford Superior Court Judge Barbara Brazzel-Massaro acquiesced to State Attorney David ...
Board of Ed Gets Boost on Mullen Day
... Tesei read before the regular board meeting held at Central Middle School, "Anthony J. Mullen came to the Greenwich Public Schools in 2002, a retired NYPD captain, homicide detective eager to teach (underachieving) students. Whereas, The Connecticut ...
... Tesei read before the regular board meeting held at Central Middle School, "Anthony J. Mullen came to the Greenwich Public Schools in 2002, a retired NYPD captain, homicide detective eager to teach (underachieving) students. Whereas, The Connecticut ...
A Tale of Two Pastors Scaling the Color Barrier
... to Mahalia," hosted by a full-to-the-brim First Presbyterian Church last Saturday. There's a new spirit of coming together of two traditionally black and white communities in the Town of Greenwich, at a ...
... to Mahalia," hosted by a full-to-the-brim First Presbyterian Church last Saturday. There's a new spirit of coming together of two traditionally black and white communities in the Town of Greenwich, at a ...
For GHS, Mirachi Made a Difference
Italian exchange student Cristiano Mirachi, a member of the Italian Youth National water polo team, led Greenwich High in goals this season.
Italian exchange student Cristiano Mirachi, a member of the Italian Youth National water polo team, led Greenwich High in goals this season.
Season to Smile About
The turning point came early in familiar waters. Playing at home in the Cardinal Tournament, Greenwich High's water polo team squared off with rival Navy Aquatic Club in the championship game.
The turning point came early in familiar waters. Playing at home in the Cardinal Tournament, Greenwich High's water polo team squared off with rival Navy Aquatic Club in the championship game.
GWP Boys, Girls Prove Mettle at Speedo Cup
... Fraser won the Jody Campbell Award for his play and sportsmanship at the Speedo Cup. The Greenwich Water Polo middle school teams experienced a mixture of wins and losses at the annual Speedo Cup Tournament held recently in Ann ...
... Fraser won the Jody Campbell Award for his play and sportsmanship at the Speedo Cup. The Greenwich Water Polo middle school teams experienced a mixture of wins and losses at the annual Speedo Cup Tournament held recently in Ann ...
All That Glitters is All in the Family
... jewelers on the Avenue, Jewels by Viggi promises something different. The upscale jewelry boutique located at 40 Greenwich Avenue opened its doors to the public on Nov. 18 in time for the holiday shopping season. The third generation jewelry ...
... jewelers on the Avenue, Jewels by Viggi promises something different. The upscale jewelry boutique located at 40 Greenwich Avenue opened its doors to the public on Nov. 18 in time for the holiday shopping season. The third generation jewelry ...
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