As of Friday afternoon no one took responsibility for writing the Aug 24 email. Continue Reading →
“Friends of St Roch” Email Allegations against Parks & Rec Director Revive Field Controversy
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Fred Camillo
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PHOTOS: Moment of Nostalgia for Soon-to-Be-Demolished Eastern Greenwich Civic Center
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On Friday a gathering of town officials gathered at noon outside the existing Eastern Greenwich Civic Center for a bit of nostalgia and a bit of smash therapy. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Eastern Greenwich Civic Center, Fred Camillo, Jim Michel, Scott Johnson, Steve Meskers, Susie Baker
A Visit from Santa at Boys & Girls Club Camp Simmons Dials Down the Summer Heat
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Summer 2022 will be remembered as a scorcher, but campers at the Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich’s Camp Simmons got to cool down after a visit from Santa. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich, Don Palmer, Fred Camillo, Jack Gibson
Disappointment at Characterization of Award-Winning LGBTQ+ Book as “Disgusting”
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“This nonsensical witch hunt on literature that we’re seeing across the country and which our town is clearly not immune to, led by a disinformed fringe, is nothing short of draconian and dangerous.” – Allison Kahn Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Allison Kahn, Fred Camillo, Gender Queer: A Memoir, LGBTQ+, Maia Kobabe
Bike Police, Foot Patrol, Plain Clothes Cops & Car 45 Mean Quick Response Time on Greenwich Avenue
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On Wednesday afternoon First Selectman Fred Camillo and Greenwich Police met with reporters on Greenwich Ave to talk about policing and safety in the area of Greenwich Avenue. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Police & Fire, bump outs, Fred Camillo, Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich Police, John Cooper, Nicholas Sarno, Robert Berry
Well Attended Ribbon Cutting Celebrates Massive Facelift at Armstrong Court
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The green ribbon was small, and so were the scissors, but the crowd that gathered at Armstrong Court to celebrate Phase II of renovations to the 1950’s era housing development was substantial. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, affordable housing, Anthony Johnson, Armstrong Court, Bob Simms, CHFA, Dept of Housing
Selectmen Discuss Request for Outdoor Retail “Nodes” in Parking Spaces on Greenwich Ave
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On Thursday the Board of Selectmen discussed a request from a retail business owner for a “node” in a parking space outside his store in order to display his wares on the basis of “equity” with restaurants. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Government, Real Estate, Blankenship Dry Goods, Board of Selectmen, Fred Camillo, Katie DeLuca, Lauren Rabin
Camillo Clarifies Confusion on Emergency Climate Resolution and Use of Hamilton Ave School Field
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“It is unfortunate that an email was circulated that implied the Town will not allow this cherished annual event to take place.” – Fred Camillo Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Fred Camillo
P&Z Refers Historic Greenwich Ave Intersection Design to Experts on Greenscape Committee
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“We’re hoping we can address enough issues that this will become non-controversial.” – P&Z commission chair Margarita Alban Continue Reading →
Filed under: Arts, Government, Real Estate, Alyssa Keleshian, Bolling monument, bump outs, David Wold, Dept of Public Works
Leaders of JFS Afghan Placement Assistance Program Honored at Summer Celebration
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The program provides housing, food, medical care, education, job placement and immigration assistance to Afghan refugees.
Program leaders were honored at an event attended by US Senator Richard Blumenthal, US Congressman Jim Himes, State Rep Steve Meskers and First Selectman Fred Camillo. Continue Reading →