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Bond Commission in Hartford Approves $6.5 for Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich Renovations

At the Clubhouse, critical infrastructure has not been addressed in the building in over 50 years. Plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and security systems are all outdated. Safety and security systems will all be updated for the well-being of children and staff. Continue Reading →

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State Rep Meskers Addresses RMA: Job Growth, Housing, Tax Relief and Early Childhood Education

Here in Greenwich, Meskers said it was important that opportunities are the same for all public school children and that schools are adequately funded and protected.
“This year I leaned in heavily with my state delegation with Hector (Arzeno) and Rachel (Khanna), we’ll find out on Friday, but the Bonding agenda calls for $6.5 million to go to the Greenwich Boys & Girls Club for their capital project they’re working on.” Continue Reading →

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Health Board Rejects Gas Leaf Blower Ordinance; Votes to Create Landscaper Registration System

The board voted to create a re-education program on the existing noise ordinance, as well as a registration system for landscapers with decals for their vehicles. The Board chair Joel Muhlbaum said there would need to be “buy-in” from Greenwich Police Dept and the Chief of Police because they would be in charge of enforcing the ordinance. Continue Reading →

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Greenwich Schools Superintendent Contract Renewal Results in Another BOE Tie Vote on Party-Lines

Republican Michael-Joseph Mercanti-Anthony said his wish for a one year contract extension was not a comment on Dr. Jones’s performance.
“Respectfully, Mike, you haven’t been here quite as long as some of us who are little longer with the district and have seen superintendents come and go over the years.My kid is 18. I don’t know how many different superintendents I’ve lived through – I’ve lost count.”– Democrat Laura Kostin Continue Reading →

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Climate Change 101: Facing Down the 800-Lb-Gorillas in the Room

“Everybody knows that the climate has always been changing due to natural causes. But this time is different. Scientists say that after a remarkable period of stability over the last ten thousand years, during which our civilization developed and flourished, humans are triggering a period of instability.” – Dallas Hetherington Continue Reading →

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