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“I know you have the votes because there’s four of you and three of us, but in a small town, bi-partisan system like us, this is not how it’s supposed to work. This is a level of parliamentarian moves worthy of Mitch McConnell. Just because you can do it doesn’t mean you should.” – Dr. Michael-Joseph Mercanti-Anthony Continue Reading →
Residents are worried the project as planned will worsen flooding and traffic. A public hearing on the project is scheduled for Monday, October 7 at 7:00pm. Continue Reading →
The Selectmen debates on Wednesday night were nothing if not cordial. The audience – maxed out to the room’s capacity, with the overflow had been diverted to Zoom – was exceedingly polite. Gone was the heckling and disrespectful behavior that punctuated some past debates. There were no zingers surprise twists. Anyone waiting for fireworks was disappointed. Continue Reading →
The triangle outside the former post office is part of the Greenwich Ave historic district. Illuminated water features may Continue Reading →
The Board of Selectmen voted on “A request for Municipal Improvement status for the Old Greenwich School project” at their meeting on Thursday morning. The discussion was a second read of the request. The first read was on March 22 meeting, prior to BET decision day on the fiscal 2024 budget, where Democratic members urged the full board’s approval of $34.9 million for a total renovation of the school. That did not happen. The BET did approve $1.1 million to complete Architecture & Engineering work. Continue Reading →
In a 4-4 vote, BOE members Christina Downey and Joe Kelly tied for chair after Kathleen Stowe announced she would not seek another term. Continue Reading →
“Giving money is not having a heart. You’re prolonging the issue.” – Fred Camillo Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →