Fred Camillo

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After Camillo Redirects $50,000 in CDBG Funding to Housing Authority, RTM Votes to Delete the $50,000

Tyler Fairbairn, who oversees grants for the town, had explained that if the  $50,000 in Community Block Grant Program funding for the Greenwich Communities painting project was deleted, the funds would be held in a contingency fund until the funds were designated to an organization, and that the only way the town would lose the funds would be to fail to spend them by the May 1, 2026 deadline. Continue Reading →

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Pride 2025 in Greenwich: Celebrating Shared Humanity

“Today, we come together to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community, a community that is under attack by some of those in power who feel threatened by diversity.
Let us be brave for one another, for this community, and for this country.
Let us look to our leaders and our government to be equally brave.” – Ethan Cooper Continue Reading →

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“Eagle/Peebles” Proposes 70-Room Boutique “Havemeyer Hotel,” Restaurant & Event Space, Plus Optional Office/Garage Building

The RFP committee said “Eagle/Peebles” had the highest potential to meet the objectives, including a boutique hotel and an optional building for BOE staff on the southern portion of the property. According to chair Andy Duus, an information session is tentatively being scheduled for Monday, June 9. Continue Reading →

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In Party Line Tie Vote, BET Rejects Request to Revert to Block Grant Committee Recommendation

All the BET Republicans said they supported the First Selectman’s decision to override the advisory committee on Community Development Block Grants. The committee said they had chosen projects with the greatest direct client impact and safety value. Continue Reading →

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Hirsh: Camillo’s Newsletter Omits Facts, Misrepresents Legal and Procedural Realities

“It is inappropriate and concerning that Mr. Camillo is using official town communication platforms to advocate for his personal position in an ongoing legal matter. Public trust in governmental communication relies on transparency and neutrality, not selective messaging.” – Karen Hirsh, chair Greenwich Board of Education Continue Reading →

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Civic Fanfare on Display for Cohen Eastern Greenwich Civic Center Ribbon Cutting

The one story, 35,418 square foot facility offers enhanced amenities for all ages. Key features include a full size multi-use gymnasium with roll out spectator seating, 8,100 sq ft of multi-purpose space for programs and gatherings, and three 1,000 sq ft activity rooms, two with a movable partition. Continue Reading →

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