“While Mrs. Bergstein, at her Greenwich meeting, claims she wanted a ‘conversation’, the reality was no one in the audience was allowed to have a conversation with her on tolls or anything else. Rather any question had to be submitted in writing and then Bergstein aides chose which ones would be presented. That is not a conversation. I left the scheduled one hour meeting after 45 minutes because not a single question from the audience, written or otherwise, had been answered.” – Ed Dadakis Continue Reading →
Alex Bergstein
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Bergstein: Personal Attacks are Full of Malice and Misrepresentation
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“Unfortunately, a few days before our public conversations last week, a small organization called ‘No Tolls CT,’ funded by your former State Senator, Scott Frantz and his wife Icy, seized the opportunity to target me politically.” – State Senator Alex Bergstein Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Opinion, Alex Bergstein, Icy Frantz, No Tolls CT, Scott Frantz, tolls
YWCA Greenwich and March On Greenwich Present: Greenwich Next
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Head to the YWCA Greenwich on Sunday, Jan 27th from 2:00 to 3:00pm for a bi-partisan panel discussion with State Rep Elect Steve Meskers, State Rep Livvy Floren, State Rep Fred Camillo and State Senator Alex Bergstein – moderated by Matt DeRienzo of Hearst Media. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Alex Bergstein, Fred Camillo, Greenwich Next, Livvy Floren, Steve Meskers
State Senator Bergstein to Host “Bringing Business Back to CT” at Cole Auditorium
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Bergstein has been appointed Chair of the Banking Committee as well as Co-chair of the Judiciary and Transportation Committees. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, 36th district, Alex Bergstein, Indra Nooyi, PepsiCo
LETTER: Reject State Senator Bergstein’s Bill No. 102 for Tolls for All Vehicles on Major Highways
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“Drivers who choose to avoid tolls will crowd Route 1, for example, all the way through Fairfield County….Senator Bergstein, please focus on your campaign promises to 1) Lower Taxes on ALL Connecticut Families and 2) Fix the Pension Crisis.” – Elisa Esses, District 36 constituent, Stamford, CT Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Alex Bergstein, I-95, Merritt Parkway, Ned Lamont, toll gantries, tolls, truck-only tolls
Democratic State Senator Elect Bergstein Talks Tolls, Pensions, Social Services at Town Hall Meeting
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Bergstein’s next community conversation in Greenwich is scheduled for Jan 24, 2019 and ideally, future meetings will have a theme and be scheduled quarterly. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Alex Bergstein, Greenwich Town Hall, Ned Lamont, Scott Frantz
Senator Elect Alex Bergstein to Hold “Community Conversation” for Greenwich Residents
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“I’m very much looking forward to meeting with residents. When we set aside our perceived differences and work together I know we can achieve what we all want to see — a successful Connecticut with opportunity and respect for all.” – Alex Bergstein. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Alex Bergstein, Alexandra Bergstein
PHOTOS: Veterans Day Patriotic Walk & Ceremony Mark 100 Years Since World War I
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The 6th annual patriotic community walk on Veterans Day marked 100 years since the end of World War I, which was the topic of remarks by keynote speaker Dean Gamanos. Commander of the American Legion Peter LeBeau talked about Greenwich’s Col Raynal Bolling, whose likeness is immortalized in a statue outside the Havemeyer building. Bolling was the first high-ranking officer of the United States Army to be killed in combat in World War I.
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Filed under: Holiday, Adity Malhotra, Alex Bergstein, Arman Malhotra, Armistice Day, Ben Levine, Cos Cob Riders, David Levine
PHOTOS: Frantz vs Bergstein Too Close to Call. Camillo, Meskers Victorious
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In local races, Republican State Rep for district 150 Mike Bocchino was defeated by challenger, Democrat Steve Meskers. Republican incumbent Fred Camillo in district 151 fended off a challenge from Greenwich mom of four Laura Kostin. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Alex Bergstein, Fred Camillo, Gracie McCooee, Greenwich Senior Center, Laura Kostin, Livvy Floren, Mike Bocchino
Letter: Bergstein Is an Independent Thinker and Smart Problem Solver
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“I am proud to be from a state that has traditionally put forward qualified candidates regardless of affiliation. That means taking a close, careful look at voting records and qualifications. I encourage all to renew that effort, especially in these divisive times.” – Ann Sawyer, Old Greenwich Continue Reading →