Fred Camillo

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Greenwich P&Z Raises Specter of CT Environmental Protection Act and “Unreasonable Demolition” of Historic Structures

Commissioner Mary Jenkins said, “The building there now has sky and space and air around it. And frankly with two distinct, contemporary taller buildings, it looks to me like a Tudor sandwich.”
Commenting on the two additional buildings, Arn Welles said, “They seem out of place with the original ones. You’ve got those enormous, I’d call them  space windows, they look like spaceships.” Continue Reading →

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Greenwich Residents Urged to Appeal to State Officials on Proposed Historic Demolitions

On Thursday, First Selectman Fred Camillo urged residents with concerns about the proposed demolitions of historic buildings at the intersection of Greenwich Ave and Putnam Ave to contact Todd Levine at SHPO and the office of Connecticut’s Attorney General William Tong. Continue Reading →

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French Florist, a Fragrant Oasis on the Port Chester-Greenwich Line

Dana Dan-Crisan said her shop specializes in luxury floral design and same day flower delivery across Westchester County and nearby Connecticut communities. French Florist has distribution from all over the world, including flowers from Thailand, Poland, Canada, Colombia and Eduador. Continue Reading →

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RTM Rejects Gift of George HW Bush Statue

The statue was proposed to be located in a circle outside the entrance to the Havemeyer building where today there is a tree. After a motion to postpone indefinitely was unsuccessful, a motion on the substitute resolution to accept the statute gift failed: 81 yes, 110 no, 5 abstentions. Continue Reading →

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Rink MI for Modified “Flip” Skates Through RTM over Objections of Referrers

“What does Byram get out of this $50 or maybe $60 million project? We get an access road that will split the park in half.” – Alex Popp
“Eugene Morlot park will be truly accessible to people of all abilities and ages, creating POCD guiding principle #1 an even greater sense of place.” – Steph Cowie Continue Reading →

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In Glenville, Residents Gather in Solemn Remembrance of Those Who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice for America

In Glenville, the weather may have hampered parade plans on Sunday, but did nothing to dampen the spirits of more than 100 Greenwich residents gathered at the Glenville Fire House to mark Memorial Day, and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice in order to keep America safe. Continue Reading →

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Hearing on Greenwich School Speed Cameras Raises Concerns over Privacy and Data Collection

“Can other government agencies like ICE access the information. Can insurance companies or another FOIA the data? Can another state’s police department or attorney general’s office subpoena the data in a vigilante justice effort regarding women’s health care should someone seek healthcare in Connecticut?” – Danielle Eason
The next step following the public hearing is for the item to go before the RTM on June 8 for approval. Continue Reading →

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At RTM Budget Overview Committee, Frustration over Legal Fees Heats Up, Again

As of the end of March, $192,644 in legal fees from the First Selectman have been paid out of the law department budget, and $304,002 in school board legal fees have been invoiced but not paid. The town attorney, who per town charter is the one to approve legal bills, has recused herself. Continue Reading →

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