Coffee for Good operates with the powerful motto, “Inclusion is Brewing.” Continue Reading →
Governor Lamont Presents Citation to Coffee for Good, Marking National Disability Employment Awareness Month
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Alan Gunzburg
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At Daffodil Society Annual Show: Yellow Blooms Bring the Light of Spring
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This year the Daffodil Show’s theme was “cycle on over” and guests were invited to bid on beautifully decorated bicycle baskets. Also, this year the Daffodil Society collaborated with Coffee for Good and the Maggie Daly Arts Cooperative. One piece from their exhibition was on display and interpreted by floral designers in the Artistic Division of Daffodil Show. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Alan Gunzburg, Chris Duncan, Christ Church, Coffee for Good, Greenwich Daffodil Society, Greenwich Police Chief James Heavey
Old Greenwich School Breaks Ground on Phased, Occupied Renovation
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“I want to thank everyone on the building committee for all their stellar work for the town. Without these people, we wouldn’t be here today. This team worked tirelessly. They met 119 times at the school at 7:00am over the past 30 months and 10 days. And we didn’t pay them a dime.” – James Waters, Old Greenwich School building committee chair Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Alan Gunzburg, Barbara O'Neill, Christina Dawson, Dr. Michael Mercanti-Anthony, Dr. Michael-Joseph Mercanti-Anthony, Dr. Toni Jones, Hector Arzeno
Greenwich Lions Club Pancake Breakfast Draws Hundreds to GHS: “It’s about Service”
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Among the Lions Club chefs at Greenwich High School was Connecticut Attorney General William Tong. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Volunteering, Alan Gunzburg, Amanda Finn, Andrea Blume, Barbara O'Neill, Bobby Walker, Christian Perry
Town Hall Capacity Maxed Out Again: Residents Urge BET to Fund Critical Projects, Not to Cut School Teacher Jobs
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Numerous GHS students urged the BET not to cut staff at their school. Residents also talked about the urgency of the OGS renovation, RversideSchool feasibility study, extension of sidewalks further down Shore Road toward Tod’s Point, Cos Cob Library renovation and the Glenville Corridor project. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Schools, Alan Gunzburg, Barbara O'Neill, BET, Caleb Kaalund, Cheryl Moss, Cole Sullivan
Selectmen OK Outdoor Dining Fees, Earlier End Date: Public Comment Focuses on ADA and Cleanliness
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“The amount of rent they pay per foot is considerable, you have to consider that. …It’s a sacrifice for the shop next door to the restaurant.” – Carin Ohnell Continue Reading →
Filed under: Food Drink Restaurants, Government, ADA accessibility, Alan Gunzburg, Carin Ohnell, Fred Camillo, Janet Stone McGuigan, Lauren Rabin
Rare Disease Day Highlights Need for Fundraising for Treatment and Research
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One in every 10 Americans has a rare disease, but because individually these diseases are so rare, getting desperately needed money for research and patient support can be extremely challenging. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health, Adult Refsum Disease, Alan Gunzburg, Allyson Buck, Andrew Marella, Dana Marella, Dana's Angels Research Trust, DART
Community Update – Old Greenwich School Readies for Renovation
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There are numerous critical improvements to be made to Old Greenwich School and the OGSBC is determined to make them a reality. The BOE and the OGSBC have the bandwidth to get this project done now for our children and the community. We just need adequate/requisite funding.
Most importantly, we believe there should be no unnecessary delays in fixing the serious problems at OGS. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Alan Gunzburg, Barbara O'Neill, BET, Board of Education, Cristina Dawson, Fred Camillo, Greenwich Public Schools
Gunzburg & Cowie: ADA TOG Liability Due to Inaction on Municipal Improvement at Arch & Grigg Streets
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“The part that screams insanity to us is that our legislative body, the (RTM), and the BET, the parts of government that should be the most risk averse, act with reckless regard to their responsibility to not financially harm our town. Delaying this approval will place the grant money in jeopardy.” – Alan Gunzburg and Stephanie Cowie, First Selectman’s Advisory Committee for People with Disabilities chair and vice chair Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, ADA, Alan Gunzburg, Arch Street intersection improvement, Stephanie Cowie
Standing Room Only BET Public Hearing Draws Passionate Residents
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Monday night’s BET public hearing on the capital budget and American Recovery Plan Act spending will largely be remembered for the groups who championed or opposed specific projects. Continue Reading →