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On Tuesday morning a large group of Greenwich Public Schools PTA volunteers gathered at town hall to honor nominees for the Essence awards. This year there were an unprecedented 16 nominees.
The GCDS Schwarz Campus is 41.5 acres in the RA-1 zone and the school does not receive any FAR bonus for educational use. The Schwarz Campus at 23 Fairfield Road was originally part of the F.A.O. Schwarz estate, which goes all the way to Cardinal Road. Even if the school added the requested units, they would still have remaining FAR, but the discussion revolved around the proposed multi-family apartment building in the RA-1 single family zone.
Ryan Fazio won the Connecticut GOP nomination to challenge incumbent Democratic Governor Ned Lamont. Republicans rallied behind Fazio after New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart suspended her campaign following news of her alleged misuse of a city issued p-card, and Betsy McCaughey dropped out of the race after failing to secure enough delegates to force a primary. Democratic Governor Ned Lamont is seeking a historic third consecutive term. Both Senator Fazio and Governor Lamont call Greenwich home.
The legislation increases the penalty for harassing election workers from a misdemeanor to a felony on a second offense, including publicizing an election worker’s name or address with intent to intimidate. It also makes tampering with an absentee ballot drop box a class D felony. Additionally, it restricts federal law enforcement officials from being within 250 of a polling place or other sensitive election site without permission from state election officials or court order. The law empowers the attorney general to act against interference or intimidation.
“The CEO made a reported $11 million in compensation last year. How does that fit with the level of service and the rate we pay for distribution?” – State Representative Stephen Meskers Continue Reading →
“n November, we have an opportunity to send a message of change: as we cast our ballots, we should really consider how Connecticut was doing before the pandemic struck and think profoundly about the future we envision for the state.” – Marie Lopez, Chickahominy Continue Reading →
Tree damage suffered to the public utilities within Greenwich is widespread, complex, and requires a highly coordinated and technical response. Continue Reading →
Two issues have emerged with regard to the possible scenic road designation. Continue Reading →
The utility said that at end of Thursday, more than 700 crews were working urgently to repair the widespread damage to the electric system. Continue Reading →
In the US, 85% of textiles are tossed in the trash, but nearly all can be reused and recycled as secondhand clothing, rags and even building materials. Continue Reading →
408 Sound Beach Ave sold on July 6, 2020 for $2,062,500 Continue Reading →
Useful information for people still without power. Continue Reading →
“Our main priorities have been to clear debris and trees from the roadways and power lines in order to ensure that the roadways are safe and to set the conditions for the restoration of electricity across our community. However, there are still many roads blocked. Our goal today is to get the all of them cleared.” – First Selectman Fred Camillo Continue Reading →
Tuesday’s 9-1-1 call volume alone represented 25% of a typical month. Continue Reading →