In a recent letter to the editor, Mr. Duus’ claims about my understanding of municipal bonding limits were mistaken. Connecticut law expressly allows towns to issue long-term bonds in certain circumstances, and my comments related to exactly that. Other towns use these tools responsibly.

The real issue isn’t legal fine print, however. It’s how to finance overlapping capital projects, like the rink, GHS pool, and new school buildings, without overwhelming taxpayers. Borrowing carries interest costs, but the alternative is steep tax hikes or deferred investment.

What Greenwich needs most is honest, transparent, multi-year capital planning that aligns future projects with our capacity to pay. Developing such a plan is the First Selectman’s core responsibility, reflecting our community’s val

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