In the end, 111 members opposed eliminating the $2.8 million for bump outs and 95 voted in favor of eliminating the money. Four people abstained. Continue Reading →
Bump Outs on Greenwich Ave Squeeze Through in Close RTM Vote
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Fred Camillo
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Greenwich Launches “Suicide Postvention Response Team” after Doubling of Anxiety and Depression in SW Connecticut
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Commissioner of Human Services Demetria Nelson said that data from The Hub: Behavioral Health Action Organization for Southwest Connecticut informs us that 41% of adults reported suffering from one or both anxiety and depression, a statistic that doubled compared to prior to the pandemic. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Health, Demetria Nelson, Fred Camillo, Janet Stone McGuigan, Kraig Gray, postvention, Robert Berry
Emergency Management Director Introduced at Public Safety Complex
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On Wednesday, Greenwich’s new Emergency Management Director, Joseph Laucella was welcomed by department heads. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Police & Fire, emergency operations center, Fred Camillo, GEMS, Jim Heavey, Joseph Laucella, Tracy Schietinger
Pollinator Pathway Mural: The Mission is More than Butterflies and Flowers
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A crowd gathered Wednesday for a ribbon cutting t the pollinator pathway mural on East Putnam Ave. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Arts, Government, Volunteering, Aleks Moch, Dr. Greg Kramer, Fred Camillo, Janet Stone McGuigan, JoAnn Messina
Selectmen Vote 2-1 on Naming Rights Policy
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Camillo said the policy could be revisited after a couple years. “Especially as we’re going to be looking at a new skating rink and we’ll be looking for significant contributions there. It’s critical that we get something in place…and then see if we have to adjust it.” Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Board of Selectmen, Fred Camillo, Janet Stone McGuigan, Lauren Rabin, Naming Rights, Public-Private Partnerships, RTM
State $205 Million Project to Rehab I-95 from Exit 2 to 6 is Withdrawn by Governor Lamont
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“We were able to show the State that there was a need for a more comprehensive plan to mitigate the noise generated by highway traffic, which has a negative impact on our residents and environment.” – Greenwich First Selectman Fred Camillo Continue Reading →
Filed under: News, BNA, Connecticut Dept of Transportation, Fred Camillo, I-95, I95 Noise, Joseph Giulietti, Ned Lamont
Camillo: Intersection Improvements Are Reimbursable, “No Risk, All Gain”
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WestCOG considered this project to be so worthy and vital to pedestrian safety that they used their granting authority to award Greenwich with full reimbursement for this important public safety improvement. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, bump outs, Fred Camillo, Greenwich Avenue, WestCOG
Family Owned, Cups N’ Cones, Marks Grand Opening with a Crowd and Ribbon Cutting
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A crowd featuring a number of middle schoolers screamed for ice cream on Saturday. The 11:00am ribbon cutting and grand opening of Cups N’ Cones in the former Rosie’s in Old Greenwich drew over 100 people waited anxiously for the store doors to open. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Alex Buzik, Anna Buzik, Cups N' Cones, Fred Camillo, frozen yogurt, ice cream, Janet Stone McGuigan
RTM Sense of the Meeting Resolution Approved to “Send a Message” to Hartford on 8-30g
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“The town has failed in all respects. The SOMR is a scare tactic, and only represents 150 people who want to change the only regulation that will provide the affordable housing.” – Joe Pecora Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, 8-30g, Cheryl Moss, Ellen Brennan-Galvin, Fred Camillo, Hector Arzeno, Jane Sprung
Dire Warnings Issued on Impact of “Transit Oriented Development” Bill 5429 in Fairfield County
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“This is not a recipe for orderly or responsible development.” – Francis Pickering, Western Connecticut Council of Governments Continue Reading →