The project will add an additional 1,120 square feet to the Cos Cob Library, mainly devoted to a new 857-square foot community room. The layout of the existing interior space will change, shifting the children’s section to the Rotunda area on the eastern side of the building and moving the adult section to the western part of the building, providing nearly 600 square feet of additional space for children and young adults. Continue Reading →
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PHOTOS: Greenwich Veterans Honored with Connecticut Wartime Service Medal
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The event was held in the GHS Performing Arts Center where veterans were presented with the Connecticut Wartime Service Medal, established by Gov Jodi Rell and the CT General Assembly in 2005 as a way to recognize the service of the state’s veterans. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Allen Green, Barbara Havranek, Barry Wood, Boris Lucana, Branford Mills, Brian Maher, Bruce Maclennan
Greenwich Ordinance to Address Feral Cat Population Explosion Begins to Take Shape
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Residents asked if more could be done before a potential ordinance goes into effect to help Animal Control capture more feral cats in Old Greenwich where they are multiplying exponentially. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Eileen Grasso, feral cats, Fred Camillo, Greenwich Animal Control, Heidi Shafranek, Pam Petito, SHORE ROAD
Somber Annual Remembrance in Cos Cob Park Marks 23 Years Since 9/11 Attacks
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The annual 9/11 Memorial Service in Cos Cob Park featured remarks by Wells Noonan, who lost her brother Rob in the terrorist attacks 23 years ago. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, 2001, 9/11, Fred Camillo, Jim Bonney, Melody Men, Peter Tesei, Robbie Noonan
Niemynski: Camillo’s Head Fake – Greenwich Avenue Bump Outs Getting Installed Despite The RTM’s No Vote
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“If Freddie plans on putting bump outs the whole way down Greenwich Avenue, he should also put Greenwich Police back on the Avenue. Otherwise, this is a recipe for disaster and the set-up for lawsuits.” – Rich Niemynski Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, bump outs, Fred Camillo, Greenwich Avenue, Rich Niemynski
RFP Issued for Redevelopment of Greenwich’s Historic Havemeyer Building, Home to Schools Administration
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“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 →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Schools, Andy Duus, Fred Camillo, Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich Avenue historic district, Havemeyer building
Greenwich Police Ceremony Marks Promotion to Sergeant, Appointments to Detective First Grade and Retirement
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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 →
Filed under: Police & Fire, Brent Reeves, Fred Camillo, Greenwich Police Dept, James Heavey, James Manning, Kraig Gray, Mark Zuccerella
PHOTOS: Marking Independence Day at Greenwich Town Hall from a New Angle
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The Independence Day ceremony at Greenwich Town Hall was held at the rear of the building, which was quiet and breezy. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Holiday, Alan Reitzfeld, Bea Crumbine, Donna Moffly, Dylan Pond, Ed Dadakis, Fred Camillo, Gunnar Gregory
50th Anniversary of Gulliver’s Night Club Blaze: Reflecting on the Fragility of Life
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“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 →
Filed under: Around Town, Police & Fire, Alexander Blazinski Jr, Angelo Sposta, Betty Annulver, Bill Frenz, Cindy Castronovo, Cindy Johannessen
The Cubhouse in Greenwich: A Unique Retail and Play Space for Children in the Heart of Downtown
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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 →