Greenwich Free Press (https://greenwichfreepress.com/category/opinion/page/17/)
“Last week all nine members of RI’s Fisherman’s Advisory Board resigned en masse protesting the wind farms which they say will decimate commercial and recreational fishing.” – Jim Cameron Continue Reading →
“Governor DeSantis’ culture war politics are harmful and have no place in Greenwich or the State of Connecticut.” – Greenwich Pride, co-leaders Karsten Vagner and Allison Kahn Continue Reading →
Many students were disappointed in the new student center furniture. It might just be that the remodel will take some time to get used to. Only time will tell. Continue Reading →
“Why do mass transit agencies in the US do all they can to bypass the Buy America laws governing spending of Federal funds on things like new trains. Not very patriotic, eh?” – Jim Cameron Continue Reading →
To alleviate the canal’s water problems the Panamanians have hired the US Army Corps of Engineers (builders of the original canal) for a $10 billion contract to divert water from inland rivers into the man-made lakes feeding the canal’s operations. But this will be a ten-year project. Continue Reading →
After the pandemic when daily commuters were reverting to two or three days a week in the office, the old monthly pass didn’t make economic sense. So MTA introduced a 20-trip ticket (good for 60 days) offering a 20% discount over daily fares. It proved very popular. Continue Reading →
“CDOT hopes these sleek, roomy new cars will attract new riders, but only time will tell.” – Jim Cameron Continue Reading →
This labor unrest comes as the MTA admits it paid $1.3 billion in overtime last year. About 1100 of its employees doubled their salaries with OT. There are mechanics and MTA cops taking home over $300,000 due to extra duty. Under their contracts, available overtime must first be offered to the most senior (and highest paid) staffers so those veterans, closest to retirement, are raking it in. Continue Reading →
A new CT Public Transportation Council, represents both rail and bus riders – a near impossible task given the state’s geography and, as in the past, a lack of any funding to do their work. Continue Reading →
Francis Clifford Smith was arrested in 1949 and convicted of murdering Grover Hart in the dining room of the Indian Harbor Yacht Club.
” The fact that something like this happened in Greenwich should outrage every single one of us.” – Zachary Frey Continue Reading →