The 2024 Youth of the Year winner, selected from a list of outstanding candidates, was Greenwich High School senior, Omar Badr. Continue Reading →
PHOTOS: Much to Celebrate at Boys & Girls Club’s 2024 Youth of the Year Event
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Richard Blumenthal
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Richard Blumenthal and Rick Scott Introduce Bipartisan Legislation, “Goldie’s Act,” to Promote Animal Welfare
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Goldie’s Act, named in honor of a golden retriever who was neglected and abused at a USDA-licensed puppy mill in Iowa, requires the USDA to both conduct more meaningful inspections and document all violations and to hold more frequent inspections for bad actors. The legislation also requires the USDA to increase coordination with law enforcement, enact stronger penalties for violations, and provide vital aid for suffering animals. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Dogs, Government, Goldie's Act, Richard Blumenthal, Rick Scott
Groundbreaking for New Bridge Celebrated Two Years after Ida Destruction at Camp Seton
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Hurricane Ida severely impacted a bridge at Camp Seton, including dozens of downed trees, collapse of a key bridge on the 240-acre property, and major erosion. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Government, Camp Seton, Hector Arzeno, Jim Adams, Kevin O'Shea, Louisa Greene, Richard Blumenthal
YWCA Greenwich Panel Talk Equity and Accessibility in Greenwich in Honor of Martin Luther King
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Evonne Klein said there was a direct line from zoning to segregation. Dr. Louis Hart talked about race-based medicine. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Dava Haven, Demetria Nelson, Dr. Louis Hart, Dr. Martin Luther King, Evonne Klein, Jim Himes, Mark Abraham
Elected Officials Announce $400,000 Federal Grant to Improve Road Safety in Greenwich
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“We need to be on a road to zero fatalities and injuries on our roads.Vision Zero is reachable and reasonable.” – US Senator Blumenthal Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Transportation, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Dept of Public Works, DPW, Fred Camillo, Janet Stone McGuigan, Jim Himes
Greenwich Awarded $400,000 by the US Dept of Transportation to Improve Road Safety
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The Town of Greenwich Dept of Public Works has secured $400,000 in federal grant from the US Dept of Transportation to develop a comprehensive, data-driven safety action plan aimed to improve road safety for all modes of transportation. The grant stems from the Biden-Harris Administration the Roadway Safety Planning Grant program in over 200 communities in 46 states and Puerto Rico. In all, $82.6 million in Safe Streets and Roads for All grants will be issued to support initiatives to enhance safety and help prevent deaths and serious injuries on the nation’s roadways. As part of the safety action plan, Greenwich transportation-related data will be collected and analyzed to identify and prioritize which areas in Town need roadway safety improvements. These improvements encompass all modes of transportation – including motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Transportation, Fred Camillo, Richard Blumenthal, Safe Streets and Roads for All
“Stand with Israel Rally” Draws Hundreds to Greenwich Town Hall
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“This war is personal for many of us. Two of my cousins are on their way to the front right now. I am sure that if I asked for a show of hands that almost all of you would have some personal connection in grief and rage.” – US Senator for CT Richard Blumenthal Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Fred Camillo, Hamas, Hector Arzeno, Israel, Janet Stone McGuigan, Lauren Rabin, Michelle Rubin
22 Years after 9/11 Terrorist Attacks: Family, Community and Patriotism
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The ceremony included remarks by Col Francis V. Kelly, Ret., who is the brother of Greenwich Board of Education chair, Joe Kelly. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Holiday, 9/11, Col Francis V. Kelly, Cos Cob Park, Hector Arzeno, Janet Stone McGuigan, Jim Bonney, Jim Himes
Greenwich Harbor Dredge First Step: $500,000 in Federal Funding for Sediment Testing
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A press conference marked the appropriation of $500,000 of federal funding to conduct tests of sediment in Greenwich Harbor to determine how to safely dispose of it safely. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Army Corps of Engineers, DEEP, Delamar Hotel, ferries, Fred Camillo, Greenwich Harbor
Boys & Girls Club 2023 Awards Night Sparkles: GHS 11 Grader is Youth of the Year
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On Tuesday night the Boys & Girls Club held its annual awards night to a record crowd of over 400. The 2023 Youth of the Year Recipient was Jada Brewington. Continue Reading →