“The RTM has spoken.” – Janet Stone McGuigan Continue Reading →
Camillo to Request Funds from BET for Cost Analysis on Rink “Flip” vs Build in Place
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Fred Camillo
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Greenwich RTM Vote on Rink MI Fails: “Democracy in Action”
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After about 40 speakers addressed the 230-member body, the motion failed in a vote: 52 Yes, 136 No and 6 Abstentions. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Sports, Al Shehadi, Alexis Voulgaris, Bill Drake, Bucky Putnam, Byram, Cheryl Moss
Selectmen Consider DPW North Street Bridge Project Detour Route and Road Closure
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“One of the things we are including in the contract is some temporary traffic calming measures that we can implement as needed, in the event we start seeing people not behaving well on some of the side roads or the detour route itself. We’ll have additional signage and variable message boards – flashing signs – and potentially we can even put in temporary speed humps in some of the smaller surrounding areas if people start using them for cut-throughs.” – DPW commissioner Jim Michel Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Transportation, Dept of Public Works, detour, Finton Sweeney, Fred Camillo, Janet Stone McGuigan
Greenwich Sues Greenwich: First Selectman Camillo vs School Board Democrats
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On Monday a complaint landed in superior court in Stamford with First Selectman Fred Camillo and the Town of Greenwich listed as plaintiffs and the Board of Education and its four Democratic members – Karen Hirsh, Laura Kostin, Sophie Koven and Kathleen Stowe – listed individually as defendants. Republican Jen Behette is described in the complaint as “purported BOE member (via an unlawful appointment),” and is also named as a defendant. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Schools, Benjamin Bianco, Board of Education, Board of Selectmen, Dr. Michael-Joseph Mercanti-Anthony, Fred Camillo, Greenwich Board of Education
Village of Old Greenwich Shines Bright during 25th “First Light” on Sound Beach Ave
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Saturday was First Light in Old Greenwich, an annual holiday event that brings people together from all parts of town. Sound Beach Ave was closed to traffic for the celebration, and families enjoyed rides in antique fire trucks, live music, and a visit from Santa. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Holiday, First Light, Fred Camillo, Garden Catering, Icy Frantz, Marcos Torno, Old Greenwich, Old Greenwich Merchants Association
Greenwich Lions Club Celebrates 100 Years of Community Service
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Allen O’Farrell, a Greenwich Lion member and Lions Past District Governor led the program as Master of Ceremonies. The Keynote Speaker was Mark Lyon, Second Vice President of Lions Club International. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Volunteering, Alexandra Frumin, Deb Rogan, Dee Hernandez, Fred Camillo, Greenwich Lions Club, Hector Arzeno
Greenwich Selectmen Vote 2-1 to Seek Temporary Restraining Order against School Board
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During a Board of Selectmen special meeting, the 3-person board voted 2-1 in favor of seeking a temporary restraining order challenging the legality of the Board of Education’s meetings since Oct 21, 2024. In response the BOE chair pushed back, saying, “We are the Board of Ed, not the Board of Fred, and were elected to work for the children, parents, and residents of this school district, not the First Selectman.” Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Schools, Ben Bianco, Board of Education, Board of Selectmen, Fred Camillo, Janet Stone McGuigan, Karen Hirsh
Ongoing BOE Legal Matter Casts a Pall over Election of Officers
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Newly elected BOE officers are: Karen Hirsh as Board Chair, Jen Behette as Vice Chair and Laura Kostin as Secretary. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Cody Kittle, Dr. Michael-Joseph Mercanti-Anthony, Fred Camillo, Greenwich Board of Education, Janet Stone McGuigan, Jen Behette, Karen Hirsh
These Are the Steps To Approving a Statue of George HW Bush on Greenwich Ave
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Currently Veterans Plaza Park features an obelisk and triangle outside the historic former post office building. There is also a water fountain originally donated by the Woman’s Club of Greenwich, though it is not functional. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Board of Selectmen, Fred Camillo, George H.W. Bush, Greenwich Ave, Municipal Improvement
Greenwich Gathers to Honor Veterans: “We must reignite the desire for public service in our country”
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Keynote speaker Hon Lucian Niemeyer said today less than five percent of the American population today is associated with the military, and that it was important to reignite the desire for public service. Continue Reading →