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“We all should be thankful for the rich legacy that you all are leaving after decades of service in the RTM. You’ve shown us how to be a good civil servant. We all learn from you the meaning of civility.” – State Rep Hector Arzeno (D-151) Continue Reading →
“These projects, such as the rink and flood hardening at Grass Island will have to be done and need to be included in the CIP. They should not be disappeared in order to make future budgets look fiscally plausible.” – Cheryl Moss Continue Reading →
Tyler Fairbairn, who oversees grants for the town, had explained that if the $50,000 in Community Block Grant Program funding for the Greenwich Communities painting project was deleted, the funds would be held in a contingency fund until the funds were designated to an organization, and that the only way the town would lose the funds would be to fail to spend them by the May 1, 2026 deadline. Continue Reading →
All the BET Republicans said they supported the First Selectman’s decision to override the advisory committee on Community Development Block Grants. The committee said they had chosen projects with the greatest direct client impact and safety value. Continue Reading →
On Wednesday a newly formed rink task force held its first meeting and elected its officers, including Matt DesChamps as chair. Continue Reading →
After about 40 speakers addressed the 230-member body, the motion failed in a vote: 52 Yes, 136 No and 6 Abstentions. Continue Reading →
The RTM meeting was short, given the tree cutting ordinance was withdrawn. The SOMR on Net Zero energy for town facilities was discussed, amended and approved 157 for, 25 against, and 4 abstaining. Continue Reading →
“At last, instead of listening to ear piercing noise and inhaling toxic fumes, for a few months out of the year residents can enjoy some fresh air and the sounds of nature in their own backyards.” – Elizabeth Dempsey Continue Reading →
James Waters was voted in as chair of the BOC. Daniel Izzo was voted in as vice chair and Aakash Patel will serve as secretary. Continue Reading →
If all the approvals line up and the application is submitted to the state by June 30, the project is on track to start in the summer of 2024. Continue Reading →