Newly elected BOE officers are: Karen Hirsh as Board Chair, Jen Behette as Vice Chair and Laura Kostin as Secretary. Continue Reading →
Ongoing BOE Legal Matter Casts a Pall over Election of Officers
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Fred Camillo
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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 →
Filed under: Holiday, American Legion Post 29, Fred Camillo, Greenwich Police, Hector Arzeno, Hon. Lucian Niemeyer, Jim Bonney, Peter LeBeau
Camillo Statement on Democratic BOE Members’ Actions
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“Mr. Cappiali was sworn-in by the Town Clerk and is ready to serve.” – Fred Camillo Continue Reading →
Filed under: Opinion, Board of Selectmen, Fred Camillo, Greenwich Board of Education, Office of First Selectman, Paul Cappialo
Selectmen Vote 2-0-1 to Appoint Cappiali to BOE Vacancy; Town and BOE to Litigate
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On Monday the BOE voted 4-1 to fill their Republican vacancy with Jen Behette. At Tuesday’s special meeting of the Selectmen, Town attorney Schellenberg said the Selectmen could appoint a qualified person to fill a vacancy on any town board of commission if that vacancy hasn’t been filled in 30 days, pursuant to CGS section 7-107. Democratic Selectperson Stone McGuigan said the BOE was a state body, not a town board of commission. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Schools, Barbara Schellenberg, Fred Camillo, Janet Stone McGuigan, Jen Behette, Karen Hirsh, Paul Cappiali
Gov Lamont Joins Officials to Kick-Off “Greenwich Crossing,” Starting with Construction of 5,000 Sq Ft Restaurant
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Greenwich Crossing will include a new luxury restaurant with expansive outdoor seating where previously there was a movie theater. There will be a modernized Greenwich Train Station and renovated retail spaces. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Government, Real Estate, Transportation, Andy Ashforth, Benjamin Limmer, Darrell Harvey, Frank Prial
Emergency Greenwich Board of Education Meeting Ushers in 8th Member
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“I know you have the votes because there’s four of you and three of us, but in a small town, bi-partisan system like us, this is not how it’s supposed to work. This is a level of parliamentarian moves worthy of Mitch McConnell. Just because you can do it doesn’t mean you should.” – Dr. Michael-Joseph Mercanti-Anthony Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Schools, Board of Education, Board of Selectmen, Cody Kittle, Dr. Michael-Joseph Mercanti-Anthony, Fred Camillo, Jen Behette
Groundbreaking! Cos Cob Branch Library Renovation Begins
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The project will add an additional 1,120 square feet to the Cos Cob Library, mainly devoted to a new 857-square foot community room. The layout of the existing interior space will change, shifting the children’s section to the Rotunda area on the eastern side of the building and moving the adult section to the western part of the building, providing nearly 600 square feet of additional space for children and young adults. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Deb Armstrong, Fred Camillo, Friends of Cos Cob Library, Greenwich Library, Hank Ashforth, Janet Stone McGuigan, Jill Stauffer Cobbs
PHOTOS: Greenwich Veterans Honored with Connecticut Wartime Service Medal
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The event was held in the GHS Performing Arts Center where veterans were presented with the Connecticut Wartime Service Medal, established by Gov Jodi Rell and the CT General Assembly in 2005 as a way to recognize the service of the state’s veterans. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Allen Green, Barbara Havranek, Barry Wood, Boris Lucana, Branford Mills, Brian Maher, Bruce Maclennan
Greenwich Ordinance to Address Feral Cat Population Explosion Begins to Take Shape
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Residents asked if more could be done before a potential ordinance goes into effect to help Animal Control capture more feral cats in Old Greenwich where they are multiplying exponentially. Continue Reading →