“Giving money is not having a heart. You’re prolonging the issue.” – Fred Camillo Continue Reading →
New Panhandling Signs Discussed by Greenwich Board of Selectmen
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Panhandling in Greenwich is Lucrative; Assistance from Greenwich Human Services Gets Declined
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The Selectmen discussed ways to help panhandlers without giving them money directly. Father Carl McIntosh said there had been a confrontation between St Roch Church parishioners and panhandlers on the church steps. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Police & Fire, Board of Selectmen, Greenwich Police, panhandling
Alternate Climate Resolution Delays Student Collaborative Effort
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Harry Fisher, a BET member and Energy Advisory Committee member, submitted an alternate climate resolution in his capacity as a private citizen. He said he objected to the term climate denier. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Andrew Winston, Board of Selectmen, Climate Change, climate denier, Climate Emergency Resolution, Climate Resolution, Harry Fisher
Selectmen Discuss Request for Outdoor Retail “Nodes” in Parking Spaces on Greenwich Ave
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On Thursday the Board of Selectmen discussed a request from a retail business owner for a “node” in a parking space outside his store in order to display his wares on the basis of “equity” with restaurants. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Government, Real Estate, Blankenship Dry Goods, Board of Selectmen, Fred Camillo, Katie DeLuca, Lauren Rabin
Possible Loss of Street Parking on Perna Lane in Riverside Creates a Storm
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Residents on the congested end of Perna rely on “cut outs” and street parking, while a legally blind resident said allowing street parking on her less congested end of the street is unnecessary and worsens her own safety issues navigating the roadway on foot. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Board of Selectmen, Fred Camillo, Janet Stone McGuigan, Kraig Gray, Lauren Raben, Neil Lane, Perna Lane
Selectmen Vote 2-1 on Naming Rights Policy
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Camillo said the policy could be revisited after a couple years. “Especially as we’re going to be looking at a new skating rink and we’ll be looking for significant contributions there. It’s critical that we get something in place…and then see if we have to adjust it.” Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Board of Selectmen, Fred Camillo, Janet Stone McGuigan, Lauren Rabin, Naming Rights, Public-Private Partnerships, RTM
Selectmen Vote for Outdoor Dining to Return April 15, and End the Monday Prior to Thanksgiving
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Last year, the town brought in $32,275 in fees from 20 restaurants. Branyan said the average fee, which paid for three parking spaces and 46 linear ft of barriers, was $1,617 in 2021. This year it will be, on average, $5,202. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Food Drink Restaurants, Government, Board of Selectmen, Fred Camillo, Greenwich Avenue, Janet Stone McGuigan, Lauren Rabin
Camillo Resumes Mask Mandate in Town Buildings; All Town Meetings Pivot to Zoom
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Town meetings will be held via Zoom until further notice. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Health, Board of Selectmen, COVID-19, Greenwich Schools, Greenwihc Health Dept, social distancing
Debates Continue for Nov 2, 2021 Municipal Elections
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Click for a list of candidate debates for the Nov 2 municipal election. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Schools, Board of Education, Board of Estimate and Taxation, Board of Selectmen, Greenwich Schools, League of Women Voters of Greenwich, Round Hill Asociation
UPDATE: OG Sewer Project to Begin on Monday, Aug 16
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At Thursday’s Board of Selectmen meeting, Rich Feminella, the town’s Wastewater Division Manager of the Town’s Sewer Division, got approval for a continuation of the Old Greenwich Common Force Main rehabilitation project. Continue Reading →