By Elizabeth Barhydt

Three major stories are developing this week that impact how Greenwich governs, spends, and grows. The Sentinel is tracking the Havemeyer Building RFP process, a newly revealed surplus in the Board of Education budget, and the state legislature’s push on a sweeping housing bill that will override local decision making.

Each of these stories raises questions about fiscal responsibility, local authority, and long-term planning. Below is a brief synopsis of two of these issues. Look for more in-depth coverage online and in next week’s paper.

Board of Education Carries Over Budget Surplus

The Board of Education is expected to carry over between $1.5 million and $2 million in unspent funds from the 2024-2025 fiscal year into the next budget cycle. This development, not

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