Greenwich Free Press (https://greenwichfreepress.com/category/opinion/)
“Connecticut also got into cars early. Hartford, Bridgeport and New Britain all had their moment in the auto industry. But we also got into regulation early, because this is Connecticut and we do enjoy a good rule. In 1901, Connecticut passed the nation’s first statewide motor-vehicle speed-limit law: 12 miles per hour in cities and 15 on country roads.” – Jim Cameron Continue Reading →
“Supporters insist these cameras are not about revenue. Fair enough. If every driver obeyed the speed limit, the towns would collect nothing. But when local governments begin projecting millions of dollars in future ticket revenue (and dreaming of how it might be spent), they shouldn’t be surprised when taxpayers become suspicious.” – Jim Cameron Continue Reading →
Whatever your destination, always BYO (and wear) a helmet when operating on two wheels. And remember: E-bikes and scooters should use UL-certified batteries and never be charged aboard any vehicle or station. – Jim Cameron Continue Reading →
“About 3,500 LIRR workers walked out this past weekend, shutting down service for nearly 300,000 daily riders. The fight is over wages and health costs.” – Jim Cameron Continue Reading →
“If you’re planning a European vacation this summer, double check. Because jet fuel prices have nearly doubled since the war began Lufthansa has already cancelled 20,000 flights this summer.” – Jim Cameron Continue Reading →
“Hopefully, with the proper cooperation and policy, students will be more encouraged to explore courses related to their own personal interests instead of sticking to the ‘status quo’ of what a ‘good’ student should take.” – Alexa Loera, GHS class of 2026 Continue Reading →
“TURN ON THE AC: It may seem counter-intuitive, but at highway speeds this summer you should close your windows because the wind blowing around inside your car reduces its aerodynamics. When you park, try to find some shade so your car doesn’t get oven hot and require immediate AC when you get going again.” – Jim Cameron Continue Reading →
“In Connecticut, when it comes to transportation we don’t seem to have a transportation strategy… we just have a construction strategy.” – Jim Cameron Continue Reading →
Monday night’s Representative Town Meeting at CMS had an added display in the entry hallway for the benefit of the RTM members as they arrived. Peter Berg, a past long time member of the RTM set it up. Mr. Berg is a strong proponent of a new skate rink, and his idea for “Harborside” is to build adjacent to the Island Beach Ferry Terminal on the site of the Town’s truck depot and the former teen center building. Berg set up both a storyboard to try to refute the Town’s assertion that a rink can’t be built in this Flood Zone and shared a model of his proposed Harborside rink. Part of his proposal is to renovate the existing rink for the Byram neighborhood and not pursue a new ballfield and access road in Eugene Morolot Memorial Park. Continue Reading →
“Childhood should be a magical time of wonder and exploration. Most importantly, it should be a time of innocence. It should. However, that is not the case. The complications of the world often meet young Black children before they are ready. To borrow from the popular adage, if Black kids are old enough to experience and understand racism, then their non-Black counterparts should be able to do the same.” – Mary Lee Kiernan, President & CEO, YWCA Greenwich; Simone Quartey, Director, YWCA Greenwich’s Center for Equity & Justice; and Ali Morgan, Education Consultant, Keynote for 2026 Stand Against Racism Continue Reading →