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Meskers: Putting Memorial Day in Context

By: greenwichfreepress | May 30, 2022

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Talking Transportation: The Great Speed Camera Debate of ’26
"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
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LIRR Strike: Could Metro-North Be Next for a Strike?

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In Glenville, Residents Gather in Solemn Remembrance of Those Who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice for America
In Glenville, the weather may have hampered parade plans on Sunday, but did nothing to dampen the spirits of more than 100 Greenwich residents gathered at the Glenville Fire House to mark Memorial Day, and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice in order to keep America safe.
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Annual YWCA Stand Against Racism: "The Talk" about Inclusion and Navigating Racism is More a Series of Moments
Keynote speaker Ali Morgan, DEI practitioner and education coach, emphasized that "the talk" with children about inclusion and navigating racism is not a one-time perfect conversation, but rather a series of moments. "It's a question at the dinner table, or in the car. It's a comment after school, or a moment of confusion or discomfort...How we respond in those moments is ultimately what matters."
State Rep Steve Meskers Announces Run for a 5th Term to Represent CT’s 150th District
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