“Our communities succeed when people come together with good ideas and a willingness to serve. That is the spirit I will bring to Hartford.” – Joe Kelly Continue Reading →
Greenwich’s Joe Kelly Announces Run for State Senate in 36th District
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AAA: Conflict in the Middle East Means Gas Prices are Changing
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The Strait of Hormuz — a vital passage for a fifth of the world’s petroleum supply — continues to be a chokepoint with virtually no cargo ships passing through all week. – AAA Northeast Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Transportation
P&Z Watch: Modified “Flip” for Ice Rink in Morlot Park: Questions Focus on “Sense of Place,” Access Road from Western Jr Hwy
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The overall disturbance to Morlot Park would be greater than the previous flip proposal, with about 6.5 acres of disturbed area instead of 6.3 acres with the addition of a new two-way access drive via Western Jr Hwy. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Sports
Alleged Tren de Aragua Gang Members Charged in Connection with ATM “Jackpotting Scheme”
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ATM jackpotting schemes typically involve a crew of individuals who travel to targeted ATMs and install malware directly to the ATM’s software programming to force the ATM to dispense all its cash. Continue Reading →
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High School Juniors: Consider Applying for Boys And Girls State Program 2026
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The Boys And Girls State Program 2026 is a week-long immersive educational experience in government for students between their junior and senior years of high school. Participants simulate state government by running for office, writing legislation, and learning about civic responsibility. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Schools
State Rep Courpas to Seek Second Term Representing 149th District
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Courpas has been a voice for fiscal responsibility, local control of zoning and education reform. Continue Reading →
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CT Banking Commissioner Fines NY Debt Collector $100,000 for Repeat Calls CT Hospital Emergency Line
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A New York debt collector has been fined $100,000 by Connecticut’s Banking Commissioner, Jorge L. Perez, after the company made repeat calls to a Connecticut hospital’s emergency number to collect debt from consumers. Omnipoint Management Solutions LLC is a full-service debt recovery agency based in West Seneca, NY. The company does not have a Connecticut consumer collection license, which is a violation of Conn. Gen. Stat. § 36a‑801(a). Continue Reading →
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Town of Greenwich vs BOE: Defendants File New Motion to Dismiss; Request Town Pay Their Legal Fees
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The defendants counterclaim argues the case is both moot and non-justiciable, and want the Town to be ordered to release the BOEs appropriated budgetary funds to pay for their legal services, noting invoices had been approved by the BOE for payment. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Schools
DPW to Host Second Safe Streets Public Meeting on March 12
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This meeting will provide an opportunity for residents to review the draft Safety Action Plan, learn about Greenwich’s proposed priority safety project list, and share feedback that will help shape the future of roadway safety in Greenwich. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Transportation
Postal Service Reminds Customers to Keep Paths Cleared for Carrier and Public Safety
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Postal employees will make every reasonable effort to deliver the mail in the aftermath of Monday’s historic blizzard. At the same time, we must ensure the safety of our carriers along their routes. The Postal Service is reaching out to communities throughout the region to raise public awareness of the importance of keeping walkways, sidewalks, and approaches to mailboxes clear from snow and ice so letter carriers can resume safe and timely mail delivery. Mounds of snow and patches of ice in front of mailboxes create havoc for carriers trying to safely deliver the mail. Customers receiving curbside delivery should also ensure clear access to their mailboxes for letter carriers from the street. Continue Reading →