Fred Camillo

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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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Annual YWCA Stand Against Racism: “The Talk” about Inclusion and Navigating Racism is More a Series of Moments

Keynote speaker Ali Morgan, DEI practitioner and education coach, emphasized that “the talk” with children about inclusion and navigating racism is not a one-time perfect conversation, but rather a series of moments.
“It’s a question at the dinner table, or in the car. It’s a comment after school, or a moment of confusion or discomfort…How we respond in those moments is ultimately what matters.” Continue Reading →

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Families Cheer for Santa’s Arrival at the 17th Annual Greenwich Reindeer Festival & Santa’s Workshop

With community partners, local businesses and countless families coming together, the 17th annual Greenwich Reindeer Festival and Santa’s Workshop provided a memorable start to the holidays. Continue Reading →

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Capital Projects Hearing Feedback: Fix the Process. Advance GHS Pool, Riverside School Reno, GHS 2nd Egress

Thursday night’s capital projects public hearing, organized by current BET chair, Republican Harry Fisher and First Selectman Fred Camillo, had few surprises but for feedback that the entire process should be more transparent. The meeting lasted just one hour. It might have been longer if there was an option to testify remotely. On the dais, in addition to Fisher and Camillo were BET members Elliot Alchek, Matt DesChamps, Leslie Moriarty, David Weisbrod, Leslie Tarkington and Stephen Selbst.  

Not in attendance were Lucia Jansen, Nisha Arora, David Alfano, Scott Kalb or Karen Fassuliotis. Continue Reading →

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