Letter: RTM leader’s actions reflect systemic problems
Criticizing RTM moderator’s handling of recent issues, the writer calls “for the RTM to stop acting like a private club and start acting like an elected body.”
Read MoreCriticizing RTM moderator’s handling of recent issues, the writer calls “for the RTM to stop acting like a private club and start acting like an elected body.”
Read MoreWriter suggests plans to renovate Inn at Longshore, including an enlarged patio, threaten a return to mass open-air boozing.
Read MoreWriter urges those who disagree with proposed plans to redesign Parker Harding/Jesup Green lots attend May 7 Representative Town Meeting.
Read MoreJonathan Steinberg, who served as chairman of an earlier downtown planning group, writes, “What’s missing is a truly comprehensive analysis and plan for downtown parking, something my ancient DPIC recommended.”
Read MoreWriter calls for petition asking officials to consider alternatives to current Parker Harding/Jesup proposal, such as a parking structure in Baldwin lot.
Read MoreWriter says commission’s decision to approve 8-24 application for downtown parking imperils future appeal of area’s shopping, dining and business services.
Read MoreApr 7, 2024 | Government, Opinion | 3
Writer skeptical about changes proposed for inn under application facing Planning and Zoning Commission’s review Monday.
Read MoreWriter “dismayed” that Board of Education members, school administrators walked out Thursday after speakers exceeded time limits for public comments.
Read MoreMar 28, 2024 | Community, Environment, Government, Opinion, Transportation | 10
Writer advocates for “reinvention of Jesup Green” as envisioned in previously approved Downtown Westport Master Plan.
Read MoreWriter suggests adhering to plans previously envisioned for downtown green and considering options like a parking structure in Baldwin lot.
Read MoreWriter urges Planning and Zoning Commission to reject the revised designs for downtown parking.
Read MoreMar 14, 2024 | Government, Opinion | 17
Writer suggests that updating and clarifying both documents “will go a long way toward facilitating effective governance in the foreseeable future” and help avoid current controversies.
Read More“We see you and hear you,” Newtown Allies For Change writes to Black and other minorities in Westport, urging local leaders “to step up to do the same.”
Read MoreFeb 20, 2024 | Government, Opinion | 20
Writer says atmosphere at legislative body’s Feb. 13 meeting was “distressing to watch” as a member was fearful to express concerns about the Long Lots Elementary School project.
Read MoreFeb 6, 2024 | Education, Environment, Government, Opinion | 2
Writer has questions about newly issued bids for architectural design and construction services for elementary school project.
Read MoreFeb 6, 2024 | Education, Government, Opinion | 1
Writer suggests that, given hefty pricetag for new elementary school, town’s legislative body should “step up and assert its proper legislative role.”
Read MoreFeb 5, 2024 | Education, Government, Opinion | 0
Writer supports view that RTM abdicated its charter-prescribed role in establishing building committee for new elementary school.
Read MoreJan 29, 2024 | Education, Environment, Government, Opinion | 3
Writer says planning for new elementary school has sidestepped proper procedures and usurped powers granted the legislative body.
Read MoreJan 22, 2024 | Education, Environment, Government, Opinion, Sports | 0
Nonprofit youth sports group, in statement to Planning and Zoning Commission, advocates for new elementary school without delay, but adds: “It is our understanding that P&Z has required an express prohibition on baseball in order to approve the forthcoming 8-24 application …” and asks that baseball not be excluded from future play on revamped Long Lots fields.
Read MoreWriters say new Stepping Stones Preschool is critical element of plans for elementary school project.
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