First Selectman Spars With Sensible Wilton Re: Miller Driscoll School Remodel

On Wednesday, Oct. 8, Patch received a press release from Sensible Wilton via “Patch Tips” that they sent on Monday, Oct. 6:

Sent: Monday, October 6, 2014 5:50 PM
Subject: SEEC Complaint Filing

Today Sensible Wilton confirmed the SEEC has received a copy of the attached SEEC Complaint as filed by Certified Mail last Thursday.Attached is a courtesy copy for each of you.

~Alex Ruskewich, President, Sensible Wilton

Attachments

1) Notarized Copy of SEEC Complaint

2) 6 page description of cited Violations

3) Sample Copy of “Pink pamphlet” attributed to the Town and Distributed at “Official School Meetings”

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Later Wednesday, Patch received another press release from First Selectman Bill Brennan:

Press Release

10/8/2014

Statement

Subject: State Elections Enforcement Commission (SEEC) Complaint

Having reviewed the complaint filed by Mr. Ruskewich to the SEEC and having discussed it with Town Counsel, the Town of Wilton believes there is no basis to the complaint and that the SEEC will ultimately dismiss it as unfounded. In the meantime, the Town is proceeding with its plans to renovate the Miller Driscoll School in order to meet the State of Connecticut’s critical reimbursement requirements and time schedule. Time is of the essence on this comprehensive school renovation project to insure that our students will have the educational opportunities and learning experience that we feel Wilton parents want for their children.

Bill Brennan

First Selectman

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