That consistent split led Fantini to call the vote two weeks ago a "political" one and to condemn Segat, Simmons, Turkel and Walser for their "divisive posture."
"They have carved out an agenda. They are clearly making a power play." he said. "They turned on us. That was a terrible thing to do."
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Though he said he was unsure how the CRLS choice vote would come out tonight, Grassi suggested this could become a major issue in school committee elections this fall.