Tag: spending

Congress must curb continuous coronavirus spending

Andreas Lolis '21, Breaking News Editor • May 17, 2020

These are unprecedented times. Never have so many people been isolated from society. The effects of social distancing impact more than just the social aspect of our lives. The American economy is...

Holiday season turned upside down by commercial gains

Julia Kasabian ’21, Web Arts Editor • November 15, 2019

The holiday season brings bright lights on trees, cheery songs on the radio and family togetherness. However, this Christmas craziness begins way too early. Commercials for Christmas start airing...

Counties: a time to flatten your parents’ wallet

January 10, 2018

By Lauren Wasserman '19

Connecticut law enforces 2.5 percent cap on community spendings including education

Max Appell '18 and Julia Rosier '18, News Editor and Features Editor • December 9, 2016

By Max Appell '18 and Julia Rosier '18 The State of Connecticut passed a law over a year ago deeming that starting on July 1, 2017, the state will have a 2.5 percent cap on a community’s increased...

Electric car chargers installed at Staples

• October 28, 2016

Adam Wenkoff '18 Two electric car chargers were installed next to the field house at Staples High School two weeks ago. The chargers were installed as part of the Town of Westport’s Green Task Force...