There were so many people packed into the town hall meeting room Wednesday night that the debate was interrupted fire marshal. People blocking aisles, standing in the back and sides of the room were required to leave. Continue Reading →
Alex Bergstein
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LWV Debate Double-Header Scheduled: Bergstein vs Frantz, Plus State Rep Candidates Bocchino, Meskers, Camillo, Kostin
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The League of Women Voters of Greenwich will host two debates for candidates running for the State Legislature at Greenwich Town Hall Meeting Room on Wednesday, October 10, 2018 from 7:00 -9:00 pm. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Alex Bergstein, Fred Camillo, Laura Kostin, Mike Bocchino, Scott Frantz, Stephen Meskers
Letter: Greenwich Democrats Are Charged up for November
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“Democrats from Greenwich would be so novel we would command attention! In addition however, all the candidates are serious-minded people running on positive policy platforms…What’s not to like? This is a platform that appeals to all Democrats and large swathes of unaffiliated voters. In fairness our Republican friends share some of these objectives too. But decades of sending Republicans to Hartford hasn’t cured any of our ills.” – John Blankley Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Alex Bergstein, Chris Murphy, Howard Richman, Jim Himes, Laura Kostin, Richard Blumenthal, Sandy Litvack
US Senator Murphy Endorses Alex Bergstein for State Senate 36th District
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“Alex has real solutions to the fiscal crisis in Connecticut and she has a long track record of fighting for our values,” Murphy said. “She’s is a leading advocate for gun safety, the environment, and our children’ health. I know Alex will work to restore fiscal discipline, bring businesses back, and create long-term economic growth in our state.” Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Alex Bergstein, Chris Murphy
Bergstein: I’m Proud to be a Democrat
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“I no longer recognize the Connecticut Republican Party. Trump’s vision for America has already made its way into our state. The Republican candidate for Governor gave Trump’s job performance an “A” and Republicans up and down the ballot have not distanced themselves from the President’s words or deeds.” – Alex Bergstein, Democratic Candidate for State Senate, 36th District Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Alex Bergstein, Scott Frantz
Democrat Alex Bergstein Declares Candidacy for State Senate 36th District
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“We can fix our finances, and invest in infrastructure and education to drive economic growth and create jobs. And we can advance Gun Safety, Public Health, the Environment and Women’s Equality.” – Alex Bergstein Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Alex Bergstein, crumb rubber, Greening Our Children, Parity Partnership, Scott Frantz
Children Environmental March on Greenwich Ave Empowers Youth
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The Children’s Environmental March in central Greenwich drew crowds. The event featured speakers including Claire Colman, Fred Camillo, Marina Rosin Levine, Alex Bergstein and Denise Savageau. Also, Greenwich High School students Elizabeth Murray and Kara Bittman talked about their personal connections to the environment and the necessity of having a deep commitment to fighting climate change. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Alex Bergstein, Children's Environmental March, Claire Colman, Climate Change, CT Fund for the Environment, Denise Savageau, Elizabeth Murray
Greening Our Children Launches “Safe Lawns” Initiative
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The Safe Lawns campaign, which is a partnership between the Town of Greenwich and Greening our Children, seeks to educate and encourage residents to go chemical-free on their lawns, to ensure the health and safety of people, pets, pollinators and the planet! Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health, Parenting, Abby Levy, Alex Bergstein, Greening Our Children
Parity Project Explores Workplace Gender Issues During Packed Event at Bruce Museum
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In a standing-room only event at Bruce Museum on Friday night, a crowd of men and women listened to presentations and panel discussion on the subject of gender equity in the workplace. The talk was the inaugural event of the Parity Project, a group of professional women, some currently working in the corporate world and some not. They are attorneys, doctors, economists, investors, academics and consultants. Continue Reading →