“Mr. Cappiali was sworn-in by the Town Clerk and is ready to serve.” – Fred Camillo Continue Reading →
Camillo Statement on Democratic BOE Members’ Actions
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Fred Camillo
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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 →
Filed under: Government, Eileen Grasso, feral cats, Fred Camillo, Greenwich Animal Control, Heidi Shafranek, Pam Petito, SHORE ROAD
Somber Annual Remembrance in Cos Cob Park Marks 23 Years Since 9/11 Attacks
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The annual 9/11 Memorial Service in Cos Cob Park featured remarks by Wells Noonan, who lost her brother Rob in the terrorist attacks 23 years ago. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, 2001, 9/11, Fred Camillo, Jim Bonney, Melody Men, Peter Tesei, Robbie Noonan
Niemynski: Camillo’s Head Fake – Greenwich Avenue Bump Outs Getting Installed Despite The RTM’s No Vote
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“If Freddie plans on putting bump outs the whole way down Greenwich Avenue, he should also put Greenwich Police back on the Avenue. Otherwise, this is a recipe for disaster and the set-up for lawsuits.” – Rich Niemynski Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, bump outs, Fred Camillo, Greenwich Avenue, Rich Niemynski
RFP Issued for Redevelopment of Greenwich’s Historic Havemeyer Building, Home to Schools Administration
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“After the First Selectman accepts the Respondent’s proposal recommended by the RFP Evaluation Committee, a follow-on committee will be established to coordinate with the winning Respondent for all necessary Town and regulatory approvals, to negotiate the lease, or other terms, and otherwise to support the execution and completion of the reconstruction project.” – RFP for the redevelopment of the Havemeyer Building Continue Reading →