Fred Camillo

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RFP Issued for Redevelopment of Greenwich’s Historic Havemeyer Building, Home to Schools Administration

“After the First Selectman accepts the Respondent’s proposal recommended by the RFP Evaluation Committee, a follow-on committee will be established to coordinate with the winning Respondent for all necessary Town and regulatory approvals, to negotiate the lease, or other terms, and otherwise to support the execution and completion of the reconstruction project.” – RFP for the redevelopment of the Havemeyer Building Continue Reading →

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Greenwich Police Ceremony Marks Promotion to Sergeant, Appointments to Detective First Grade and Retirement

Greenwich Police held a ceremony in the town hall meeting room on Tuesday to mark the promotional swearing-in of David Swift to the rank of Sergeant, and the appointments of both Detective James Manning and Detective Michael Rooney to Detective First Grade. Also, Sergeant Brent Reeves who retired on July 1 was sworn in as a member of the department’s Special Police Unit. Continue Reading →

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50th Anniversary of Gulliver’s Night Club Blaze: Reflecting on the Fragility of Life

“I can still remember hearing women and young girls calling for help and I couldn’t reach them. That’s the hardest to live with.They tell me I pulled out a lot of people. I don’t know how many.” – Don Migliardi Continue Reading →

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The Cubhouse in Greenwich: A Unique Retail and Play Space for Children in the Heart of Downtown

On Saturday The Cubhouse, a children’s retail and play space, held a ribbon cutting at its downtown location at 31 East Elm Street. Christine Han-Rutledge has created a retail space that prioritizes sustainable, earth-friendly and non-toxic materials. She will also offer high quality classes including baby & kids yoga, language enrichment and socialization classes, tummy time and milestone classes, art sensory classes and more. Continue Reading →

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Commercial Landscapers Seek Variance from Greenwich’s New Gas Leaf Blower Restrictions

“There are no penalties (in 2024), but that doesn’t mean that you can use then. Nor that homeowners or neighbors are wrong for asking landscapers to stop using that equipment. Homeowners may call the police, and the police may come out. And the police will ask you to to stop using your gas leaf blower. Just because there is a year before any fine are levied, that does not mean you are not expected to comply.” – Svetlana Wasserman Continue Reading →

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Camillo Eager to Move School Administration to Privately Owned Office Space Rental; Issue RFP for Repurposing Historic Havemeyer Building

“Has any work been done to see the true cost of repairs, bringing the building up to code and ADA compliant? It is a gem of a space. There’s so many ways we can use that space to share with members of the community.” – Karen Hirsh Continue Reading →

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PHOTOS: Greenwich Police Sergeant Jason Lyman Recognized for Saving a Civilian’s Life While Off Duty

“It’s not too often we get to see somebody that we saved looking like he was ready to run a marathon. It’s a breath of fresh air. We see a lot of things in our jobs that we’d like to unsee. This is one of those incredible moments we should bottle up and save forever.” – GPD Lt Schmitt who is president of the Greenwich Silver Shield Association Continue Reading →

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