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A New Canaan woman already facing animal cruelty charges in a widely publicized case was arrested again late Tuesday following a domestic violence incident in New Canaan. Continue Reading →
“The forum organizer’s past rhetoric and bigotry do not reflect the Greenwich community and the civility that our residents show one another. While we do not agree with the organizer’s opinions, it is our hope that we will demonstrate that Greenwich is a place where the right of free speech can be exercised with civil discourse in a safe environment.” – Peter Tesei Continue Reading →
The students in the Student Policy Initiative at Greenwich High School are familiar with limitations of the half hour Opportunity Block and have several suggestions to make the time more valuable. “Our vision is to make it (OB) a free environment like it is after school. You can force students to stay in their last block class, but you can’t force kids to be productive.” – Lucas Gazianis Continue Reading →
Last February the owner of an ATM at the CVS at 122 Post Rd in Cos Cob confirmed over $32,000 had been stolen. Detectives noted the characteristics of this incident were similar to two previous ATM burglaries – one for $46,000 and one for $26,000. Continue Reading →
“Her bill plans to install 82 toll gantries along 95, Merritt, 84 and others will cost a single mother traveling from Bridgeport to New York for work an additional $2,000 a year (Yankee Institute), even though we already pay one of the highest gas taxes in the country (Tax Foundation). These tolls will affect 72% of IN-STATE drivers (Hartford Courant), not the out of state truckers promised.” – Laura Gladstone, Fiscal Freedom for CT Continue Reading →
“We have deep respect for Senator Looney and are always open to discussing the difficult issues facing our state, including the issue of regionalization, because finding efficiencies in state spending is a priority for us,” Bergstein wrote in the joint statement. “However, we cannot support SB 454 to regionalize our schools. Nor can we support SB 431, which includes a property tax increase that would be devastating to residents of Fairfield County.” Continue Reading →
“Although I am no longer able to attend the forum due to obligations in Hartford, I believe this event is an opportunity for members of the public to engage in civil discourse and delve into topics that we often try to avoid.” – State Rep Fred Camillo (R-151) Continue Reading →
On Thursday night Greenwich First Selectman Peter Tesei presented his recommended budget for the fiscal year starting July 1, 2019 and ending on June 30, 2020 to the BET. Ralph Mayo presented the proposed public school budget. During a 90 minute public hearing many residents urged the BET not to include funds for artificial turf, and to fund a new Hamill Rink. Continue Reading →
