Standing Ovations abound for Longtime RTM Members at their Last Meeting

At Monday’s meeting of the 230-member Representative Town Meeting, three longtime members were honored at their last meeting, following decades of service to the Town of Greenwich.

RTM Moderator Alexis Voulgaris said Louisa Stone began her service on the RTM in 1972, Lucy Krasnor joined in 1980, and Carol Ducret joined in 1995.

 

Brooks Harris, chair of district 10, shared a tribute to Louisa Stone, describing her as one of Greenwich’s “quiet giants.”

He noted that after Ms Stone’s initial service on the RTM, she spent two decades serving on P&Z, including four years as the commission chair, before returning to the RTM and serving 10 more terms.

“Louisa has been a guardian of what makes this town special; its open spaces, its historic character, its thoughtful growth.

He noted that Ms Stone helped launch the Greenwich Land Trust and served on the Audubon board.

“Following passage of 8-30g in 1989, Louisa advocated for ways Greenwich could meet the demands of greater housing diversity, while still safeguarding the beauty and balance that defines us,” he said. “Following her experience on P&Z, Louisa championed issues on the RTM that reflected her passion to protect the character of our town.”

Harris noted that Stone served on the Land Use Committee and was proud of her work protecting Greenwich Avenue.

“She was a passionate believer int he RTM as a non-partisan body with people on all sides of the spectrum gathering to advocate for what is best for all residents. Louisa often spoke softly and emoted empathy, but her quiet approach belied her fierce advocacy. When she disagreed with you, she did not hesitate to dismantle flawed plan or shaky argument, but you never took it personally. the ability to disagree without being disagreeable was a hallmark of Louisa’s service.”

In his remarks about Lucy Krasnor, district 5 chair Tom Broadhurst, said she moved to Riverside in 1973 with her husband Bob and son Bill, and in 1978 she was the campaign scheduler for Ruth Sims, the first woman to become First Selectman in Greenwich.

From there Krasnor won a spot on the RTM district 5 after running as a write-in candidate.

Broadhurst said Krasnor was the first woman trust officer managing pension trusts at Bankers Trust Company, now Deutsche Bank.

“Lucy has loved being on the RTM, and always said that serving on the RTM was the only way to know what is going on in town,” Broadhurst said.

During her decades on the RTM, Krasnor served in a variety of roles including in leadership as Chair of District 5 and as Vice Chair of the Appointments Committee. She also served on the Community Development Block Grant committee for a number of years.

Broadhurst shared a proclamation from First Selectman Fred Camillo proclaiming Dec 10, 2025 as Lucy Krasnor Day. The proclamation read in part:

“Lucy Krasnor has been a proud and civic-minded since 1973 and whereas she has been a member for 46 years, serving with distinction on this body and taking an active role in working to make the  town a better place for not just the members of her district, but town residents as a whole. And whereas during her decades on the RTM, Lucy has served in a variety of roles including in leadership in district 5 and vice chair of the appointments committee, and has been a vocal member of the body, never shying away from telling people what she thinks and advocating for her positions.”

Carol Ducret was introduced by District 6 chair Coline Jenkins, who noted Ducret was born in Greenwich and attended Greenwich Public Schools before attending UConn and Universityof Bridgeport where she earned a BS in Business Education, going on to teach adult education in Greenwich.

“With her Swiss husband, Carol co-managed a successful manufacturing business based on his invention – a tool for electricians,” Jenkins said. “For decades, Carol supported her town party by sustaining the party, organizing a women’s group and bringing forth candidates for public service.”

Ms Jenkins said a high point of Ducret’s work was as the RTM liaison to the First Selectman’s Committee on parking & Traffic – a 10-year commitment.

“Carol is a staunch supporter of public education, including teaching and school building. Her top priority was seeing the renovation of Old Greenwich School, which is over 120-years old. Her hope is becoming a reality today and her daughter is a Kindergarten teacher there, and will soon welcome children to the new classrooms.”

Jenkins said Ms Ducret prides herself on being a representative who is receptive to all voices and opinions, and is deeply appreciative of the friends and colleagues she has made while serving the town of Greenwich.

On behalf of the Greenwich Delegation to Hartford, State Rep Hector Arzeno (D-151) and Rep Tina Courpas (D-149) shared an official citation recognizing the many years of dedicated service of Stone, Krasnor and Ducret.

“We all should be thankful for the rich legacy that you all are leaving after decades of service in the RTM. You’ve shown us how to be good civil servants. We all learn from you the meaning of civility,” Arzeno said. “You have the proven integrity and tested character, and know how to reach out and to listen.”

Arzeno encouraged both the newly elected members and returning RTM members to reflect on the great legacy that the three women leave behind.