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The statue was proposed to be located in a circle outside the entrance to the Havemeyer building where today there is a tree. After a motion to postpone indefinitely was unsuccessful, a motion on the substitute resolution to accept the statute gift failed: 81 yes, 110 no, 5 abstentions.
June 16 designated was Poll Worker Appreciation Day and about 125 poll workers attended an outdoor dinner on the patio of town hall in their honor.
A man who drove a Tesla into the Steve Benko Pool at Waveny Park on Tuesday morning told officials that he’d been trying to park car at the time, according to police.
“What does Byram get out of this $50 or maybe $60 million project? We get an access road that will split the park in half.” – Alex Popp
“Eugene Morlot park will be truly accessible to people of all abilities and ages, creating POCD guiding principle #1 an even greater sense of place.” – Steph Cowie
“This program has saved money on the cost of hauling garbage, reduced the volume of waste in our landfills, and has reduced the release of dangerous gases into our environment.” – John Caulfield Continue Reading →
“The only requirement for becoming a write-in candidate for public office is the completion of a form within a specific time frame. It does not require the same standard as even petitioning candidates. Simply completing a form and submitting it to the Secretary of State is, in fact, the lowest bar possible for declaring candidacy for public office.” – Sandy Waters Continue Reading →
Topics included deteriorating public schools Infrastructure, Eastern Greenwich Civic Center, public-private partnerships, partisan rancor, affordable housing. Continue Reading →
Greenwich is renowned for its restaurant scene. Many “star” chefs have try to crack it, and they barely last a year. To many who frequent eateries in Greenwich, one of the most coveted spots is the corner seat at the Elm Street Oyster House bar. Continue Reading →
“If you are reading these words right now, chances are good that you have observed some concerning cracks in how the Greenwich BET has been functioning of late.” – David Weisbrod, Democratic member of the Greenwich Board of Estimation and Taxation (BET) Continue Reading →
Although Remington Woods is some miles off in Bridgeport, the strong conservation gene that Greenwich possesses inclines residents to care about our forests. Removal of this woodland would almost certainly affect regional climate as the heat normally absorbed by the forest would rise into the atmosphere, raising regional temperatures and contributing to air pollution.” – Myra Klockenbrink Continue Reading →
“With all the learnings from last year, the administration has done much to improve the school experience. All our students and staff are back in the buildings. We now have sports, full music programs and reduced cohorting. Students have a renewed sense of school spirit.” – Submitted by Board of Education members Peter D. Bernstein (Chair) and Kathleen Stowe (Vice Chair) Continue Reading →
“Throughout his first term as First Selectman, Fred has treated everyone with respect and displayed a willingness to listen to all voices in the community, even those who may disagree with him.” Ross Moore, Old Greenwich Continue Reading →
This event will once again draw model sailboat enthusiasts of all ages. Continue Reading →
“My hope is that people join and support the agency in any way they can. Any money raised helps support individuals and our daily operations. Donations are needed more than ever.” – Andre DeNunzio, Abilis 2021 Walk/Run ambassador Continue Reading →