Controlling Our Tax Rate: Town to Lay off 70

The Town of Greenwich announces it will reduce non-school work force by 7% (70 employees). First Selectman Peter Tesei said the decision comes down to a choice of cutting positions or raising taxes beyond the customary 2 to 4 percent annual increase that residents have come to expect. He opposes the latter.

Kudos to First Selectman Peter Tesei and crew; and condolences to those who lose their jobs. We are in this together. I think this a tough but prudent step given the current and projected budget shortfalls.