Her family looks forward to a celebration to honor her life later this summer. Continue Reading →
Alice Cherico, 96
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P&Z Advances Application for Moderate Income, Mixed-Use Development at Former Friendly’s
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After being rebuffed in on April 21 on height and bulk of the proposed 22-unit, mixed use, 3-story development submitted under Section 6-110 for moderate income housing at 100 East Putnam Ave in Cos Cob, the applicant made revisions including reducing the height by about 4-1/2 feet. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, 100 East Putnam Ave, Cos Cob, Friendly's, M&T Bank, Taylor Drive
Joint COVID-19 Fraud Task Force to Investigate PPE Hoarding, Price Gouging, Charity Fraud and Stimulus Check Scams
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“Our office has received over 1,000 complaints regarding price gouging, scams and other schemes and our attorneys and investigators are following up on each and every one. If you are aware of COVID-19 related fraud and abuse, we want to know about it.” – William Tong Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Health, Police & Fire
The Greenwich Department of Human Services Funding RFP To Be Released May 7, 2020
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Not-for-Profit community agencies are needed to provide services in the following service priority areas: 1) Education: child/youth development; 2) Employment and Vocational Training: increase skills for self-sufficiency; 3) Medical/Behavioral Health: access to timely and quality health services; 4) Personal Safety: protection against abuse, neglect and domestic violence; and 5) Housing: access to available emergency/crisis shelter Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Health
Special BET Meeting to Reconsider FY ’21 Budget Amounts to Lengthy Argument over Robert’s Rules, Adjournment
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The BET held a special meeting via Zoom on Tuesday afternoon with just one item on the agenda: to reconsider FY 21 approved budget before it gets sent on to the RTM for approval. The special meeting was scheduled at the request of Democrats on the BET after an outcry from public school parents over cuts to the education budget. The Republican controlled BET had voted last week during a contentious meeting to cut $3 million from the education budget leaving it at current academic year spending levels. The Democrats had proposed instead a $700,000 cut. Despite the meeting lasting only about 40 minutes, and almost 400 people listening on mute, most of the session was taken up by arguments over motions, Robert’s Rules of Order, and consulting the new Town Attorney Vin Marino. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Schools, BET, Board of Estimate and Taxation, David Weisbrod, Jeff Ramer, Karen Fassuliotis, Laura Erickson
COVID-19 Updates Include OK for Modified Summer Camp in Connecticut
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Beth Bye announced that licensed summer camps in Connecticut will be allowed to open as of June 29, but under “very specific public health guidance.” Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Health
Governor Lamont Announces Schools Canceled for Remainder of Academic Year
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“Maybe there will be a nice senior graduation for all the kids in high school. We’ll all be back late summer.” – Governor Ned Lamont. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Health, Schools, Governor Ned Lamont, Greenwich Public Schools
Town Releases Maps of Designated Walking Routes for Tod’s Pt, Byram Park and Cos Cob Park
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The Town shared maps indicating designated routes for residents visiting Greenwich Point, Byram Park and Cos Cob Park. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Health
Greenwich Dept of Human Services Fund Welcoming Contributions
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The increased demand is primarily for food, rental assistance, and assistance with utility payments. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Health
LWV/Round Hill Assoc Zoom Panel with Selectmen Touches on Rainy Day Fund, Absentee Ballots, Tipping Fees
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Questions were funneled through John Conte, president of the RHA, and Sandy Waters, president of the LWV Greenwich. Continue Reading →