The community came together to celebrate America’s 247th birthday at Tuesday’s Independence Day Celebration at Greenwich Town Hall. Continue Reading →
PHOTOS: Greenwich Commemorates 247 Years of America’s Independence
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Fred Camillo
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Bond Commission in Hartford Approves $6.5 for Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich Renovations
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At the Clubhouse, critical infrastructure has not been addressed in the building in over 50 years. Plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and security systems are all outdated. Safety and security systems will all be updated for the well-being of children and staff. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich, Cristina Vittoria, Fred Camillo, Hector Arzeno, Matt Ritter, Rachel Khanna, Steve Meskers
Greenwich Marks Juneteenth Holiday with Featured Speakers Bobby Walker Jr, Rev Thomas Nins and Elected Officials
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“Learn how efforts around the country to stop teaching various topics in American history because of how it makes some people feel is actually denial of our greatest opportunity to honor all of those who came before us and to unite to build a better future for all that come after us.” – Bobby Walker Jr Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Holiday, Bobby Walker Jr, Fred Camillo, Hector Arzeno, Janet Stone McGuigan, Juneteenth, Rachel Khanna
RTM Votes Not to Direct Fire Dept Fees to Affordable Housing Trust Despite Stern Warnings of Possible State Mandates
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Advocates for a portion of Fire Dept review fees going to the town’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund noted that Greenwich is not in compliance with the state requirement towns have 10% of their housing be affordable. They said the town was on borrowed time before mandates are handed down from Hartford. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, 8-30g, affordable housing, affordable housing trust fund, Cheryl Moss, Dan Ozizmir, Ed Dadakis
The Party! Celebrating AVID and 10 Years of College Dreams Made Possible
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Saturday night’s benefit fundraiser organized by the Greenwich Alliance for Education for the AVID program marked “10 Years of College Dreams Made Possible.” Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Schools, AlisonColin, Amanda Vega, Arch Street Teen Center, Avery Imp, Beth Acerbo, Beth Finger
Neighbors Voice Strong Concerns about Parking, Traffic at Proposed Glenville Dog Park
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“I think the priority should be the safety of people, and putting more sidewalks in the neighborhood. That should be the priority, not this dog park.” – Joanna Podewils Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Fred Camillo, Glenville
Skies Clear over Cos Cob for Heather Smeriglio’s Re-Election Campaign Kick-Off
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Tuesday in Greenwich featured heavy rain and a hail storm, but the sky cleared up just as Greenwich Tax Collector Heather Smeriglio kicked off her re-election campaign outside Cos Cob Library. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Cos Cob Library, Fred Camillo, Heather Smeriglio, Tax Collector, Tod Laudonia
Big Turnout at Greenwich Pride Event Marks Decades of Progress though “The arc does not always bend toward justice”
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“We stand here with our neighbors and our families, our beautiful children who deserve to grow up in a world that is free from hate and discrimination. We stand together to create a message of love and acceptance. And rainbows.” – Alison Steinberg Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Holiday, Allison Steinberg, Christ Church, Drew Marzullo, Fred Camillo, Hector Arzeno, Janet Stone McGuigan
Greenwich Selectmen Consider Proposed Ordinance Creating a Fair Rent Commission
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“This is by no means rent control. That is a taboo word. This is for excessive rent.” – Greenwich assistant town attorney Laura McGeachy Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Demetria Nelson, Fair Rent Commission, Fred Camillo, Janet Stone McGuigan, Laura McGeachy
Greenwich Student-Led “Discourse for Democracy” Panel Focuses on Political Polarization
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On Thursday a panel discussion titled “Discourse and Democracy” at town hall was organized by the First Selectman’s Youth Commission and featured an audience mostly of high school students. Continue Reading →