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Elected Officials Respond to FOI Commission Ruling on 2024 BOE Emergency Meeting

“At the hearing, the Commission specifically noted that their decision was extremely narrow and that the complainant, Fred Camillo, would need to seek relief from the Superior Court to have a judicial determination regarding who may appoint members to serve on the Greenwich Board of Education.” – Democratic members of the Board of Education, Sophie Koven, Karen Hirsh, Kathleen Stowe
“”I sincerely hope that these members who the commission found violated state law will pledge to abide by that law in the future and avoid putting the town through this unnecessary process again.” – Fred Camillo Continue Reading →

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P&Z Watch: Greenwich Drafts Smoke Shop Restrictions after Byram Neighbors Complain

The Byram Neighborhood Association requested restrictions on smoke shops noting recent police activity and violations among the cluster of them in the area of Mill Street and North/South Water Streets. Byram is attractive to smoke shops because New York has tougher laws. New York longer allow flavored vapes and restrict ENDS, which is a nicotine delivery system. Commissioner Nick Macri said he was worried a cigar store exemption would create a loophole in the future. Continue Reading →

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RTM Committee Alarmed at Lack of Action on Capital Planning by First Selectman

The BOC voted 12-0-0 on the following statement about the Town’s Capital plan after receiving the attached updates from the First Selectman and the BET Chair: “The Budget Overview Committee is alarmed at the lack of action to get the Town capital plan back on track despite repeated efforts by the RTM and significant known and unknown capital projects in the queue. Despite commitments in June by the First Selectman that a more transparent plan would be mapped out, based on recent communications it appears nothing has been done to that effect. Please see attached correspondence.” Continue Reading →

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CT Governor Lamont Headlines Large No Kings Protest on Greenwich Ave

“Get your damn masks off. What are you so afraid of, ICE? We’re saying you’re not allowed in our court houses, you’re not arresting anybody. Please, get your kids to school. Tell them they can get to school safely. We have people at every front door at the schools if ICE shows up, saying, ‘Not here in Connecticut. Not allowed.'” – CT Governor Ned Lamont Continue Reading →

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