Memorial Day is a day to remember the veterans of all wars, especially those who gave the ultimate sacrifice in defense of the nation. Continue Reading →
Melillo: The Meaning of Memorial Day in Greenwich
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Andrew Melillo
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Melillo: The Merritt & Lyon Families, and a Smidgen of the History of the Greenwich Western Frontier
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“In the later part of last year, the author, who is a member of the board of the Greenwich Preservation Trust, as well as the Secretary of the masonic lodge, Acacia No. 85, received word from Jeffrey Bingham Mead that there were two portraits in Orrington, Maine that were of Captain Daniel Merritt and his wife Sarah Lyon. The Lord knows how the portraits made it up there, yet besides that interesting story, there was a consensus that these pieces of Greenwich history and art be brought back home.” – Andrew Melillo Continue Reading →
Filed under: Greenwich History, Acacia Lodge No. 85, Andrew Melillo, Captain Daniel Merritt, Jeffrey Bingham Mead, Sarah Lyon Merritt, Thomas Lyon
Luke A. Lockwood, 1833-1905, a proud country lawyer and the father of Masonry in Greenwich
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This day 113 years ago suddenly died an eminent man, deeply respected by the townsmen of Greenwich, citizens of this state, and even King Edward VII of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Emperor of India. His name was Luke A. Lockwood and he was born December 1, 1833 in his family’s ancient homestead on what is now Lockwood Road in Riverside. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Greenwich History, Andrew Melillo, luke A. Lockwood
Melillo: Is the Golden Rule Universal or Just a Political Weapon?
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“Forcing an elected person out of office for saying silly, childish and immature things may not be a valid reason to force them from office, though that seems to be the argument from one political party against the highest office on the national level.” – Andrew Melillo Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Andrew Melillo, do unto others as you would have them do unto you, Golden Rule, Laura Kostin, Mike Bocchino
Veterans Day in America: Remembering The Bravery of Sgt. Carney & Countless Soldiers
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This Sunday, November 11th, when everyone goes about their daily business, take a moment to remember each and every life that served to defend and fight for the nation while we live so blessed and comfortably in town. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Holiday, Andrew Melillo, Veterans Day
Melillo: Connecticut Democrats Run to Trump – Ignoring the Issues Facing Connecticut:
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“And as Connecticut continues to see state liabilities continue to go unfunded, budget deficits widening each cycle and new tax plans being schemed up in Hartford, the Connecticut Democrats tell you Trump will make this a concealed carry state again, and flood Connecticut with weapons.” – Andrew Melillo, Greenwich Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Affordable Care Act, Andrew Melillo, Connecticut Democrats, Donald Trump, Greenwich Democrats
Melillo: “Aunt Hetty” – A Once Local Greenwich Resident Remembered
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Esther Ferris died on March 11, 1881 at the age of 88 years. She is buried at the First Congregational Church Cemetery next to her husband Samuel Ferris who had passed away some forty-six years before;perhaps the cause of the hint of sadness in her photo. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Andrew Melillo, Esther Ferris
Remembering Daniel Merritt Mead, who served his county in a time of chaos and confusion
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Daniel dutifully served his county in a time of chaos and confusion. He was in the Yale Class of 1854, and he passed the bar and practiced law in New York and Connecticut in 1855 and 1856.
He was a founding charter member and the first Junior Warden of the masonic lodge Acacia 85 and first formal historian of the town. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Andrew Melillo, Daniel Knapp, Daniel Merritt Mead
GFP’s Year of Smiling Faces: 2017
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A year in photos. Continue Reading →