Greenwich Free Press (https://greenwichfreepress.com/category/opinion/page/9/)
“When we are spending our own hard-earned money, we are usually pretty cautious, especially in these tough times. But when it comes to spending OPM (Other Peoples’ Money), who cares?” – Jim Cameron Continue Reading →
“When it comes to trains, everything old is new again: the latest trend for rail travel is night trains.” – Jim Cameron Continue Reading →
“You treat your customers like walking piggy banks,” US Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) told airline CEOs in Senate hearings this past week. His biggest complaint, the opaque cost of flying: You buy a ticket for a certain price and then come the add-ons. Continue Reading →
“AI could improve commuting by better handling rail scheduling, matching train capacity with demand. Driverless buses and trains (using AI) will save money and avoid the “human error” factor tied to potential mistakes.” – Jim Cameron Continue Reading →
“The town also hired professional sports facility advisors to survey Greenwich residents on this topic. 2,980 responses were received. 84% of respondents indicated that they would support the construction of a new skating rink adjacent to the existing. This broad and rigorous survey indicates the true desires of the community whereas today’s tiny and misleading survey by the Byram Neighborhood Association does not. The Greenwich community overwhelmingly supports the project submitted to Planning and Zoning.” – Bill Drake Continue Reading →
“The good news is that, even running diesel, these are some of the cleanest, least polluting fossil-fuel engines available. They are Tier 4 certified, meaning they reduce pollutants by 85%. They also accelerate faster.” – Jim Cameron Continue Reading →
Lorrie Sarafin is a van nomad in the American Southwest, one of the estimated three million Americans who live on the road. For three years she has been without a house, but not a home, not just surviving but thriving in the desert and mountains of Arizona and New Mexico, living in her van “LokiMotion,” named after her cat. Now in her mid-60s, Lorrie is living off her Social Security checks. Continue Reading →
“The polls are open for early voting in Connecticut. And while the national and state races occupy most of voters’ attentions, there is one thing noticeably absent on their ballots: transportation.” – Jim Cameron Continue Reading →
“Mr. Cappiali was sworn-in by the Town Clerk and is ready to serve.” – Fred Camillo Continue Reading →
“This year, our ballots will contain a unique opportunity for the public to weigh in on this question: Shall the Constitution of the State be amended to permit the General Assembly to allow each voter to vote by absentee ballot?” – LWV Greenwich Continue Reading →