“As the minority party for the past two years, we’ve had a front row seat to a failure of Republican leadership to enact forward-thinking planning.” – BET Democratic candidates Continue Reading →
BET Democrats Take a Stand
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TALKING TRANSPORTATION: On-Demand Micro-Transit Options Could Make Metro-North Train Service Door-to-Door
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“Imagine using an app to book a car, a train ride and another car to your destination in one step.” – James Cameron Continue Reading →
Filed under: Transportation, Brightline, Jim Cameron, Talking Transportation
LETTER: In Support of Greenwich Teacher Kathleen Beinstein
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“Maybe it is time to figure out how to support our teachers as partners in our children’s education. Can you do more than sending in a card or baked goods for teacher appreciation week?” – Meryl Sole and Danette Little Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor
Marina Owner Sentenced for Scuttling Abandoned Vessels in LI Sound
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The man was the owner of Bluefish Cove Marina in Bridgeport. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government
LETTER: Greenwich Democrats’ Education and Experience are Unparalleled by Their Rivals
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“Greenwich Democrats have a proven track record of support for our schools, our environment, our local institutions, and our residents. Their education and experience are unparalleled by their rivals – and they believe in qualifications for public positions, not family connections.” – Lori Jackson Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor
PHOTOS: Pet Pantry’s Howl & Prowl Contest 2021 Benefits Adopt-A-Dog, Highlights Pet Rescue and Adoption
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On Sunday Greenwich Ave was teeming with dogs headed to the annual Howl & Prowl event, sponsored by Pet Pantry Warehouse in support of Adopt-a-Dog. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Dogs, Adopt-A-Dog, Greenwich Avenue, Howl & Prowl, Pet Pantry, Stephanie Maze
The Exchange for Women’s Work Celeberates 120th Anniversary with Garden Party
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Today there are 16 Exchanges remaining across the United States. Brooklyn is the oldest, having opened in 1852. All the Exchanges are non-profit, all are unique, and all draw strength from one another.
The Greenwich Exchange first opened in 1901 and moved to various downtown locations until 1937 when it settled in its present home at 28 Sherwood Place. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Arts, Volunteering, 28 Sherwood, antiques, Christine Labate, Greenwich Exchange for Women's Work, hand smocked dresses
HIGBIE: In response to Kathleen Beinstein, teacher of 30 years
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“Your hypothesis is inaccurate, there is no mass contempt for teachers. There may be a few outliers but I can tell you unequivocally that our teachers are supported by this community. It is the leadership we have great distain for. And you should feel the same way because they have no loyalty to you.” – Carl Higbie Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Carl Higbie, Greenwich Schools
LETTER: Time to Bring Back Rationality in Politics; Vote Mercanti-Anthony and Kittle for BOE
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“What we do not need on the Board of Education is
more controversial personalities who will unnecessarily inject fringe ideologies into every issue that comes before the board.” – Greg Piccininno Continue Reading →
Filed under: Board of Education, Cody Kittle, Greg Piccininno, Kathleen Stowe, Laura Kostin, Michael-Joseph Mercanti-Anthony
Warner: Greenwich Republicans Are Hostile to the Town’s Middle Class
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“At the last election, riding a wave of hard-right Trump conservatism, Republicans again won control, and then abandoned any fig-leaf of bipartisanship by dominating the town’s powerful BET with party line votes.” – Mike Warner Continue Reading →