This was the kick-off to a season of meetings. Continue Reading →
First Look at Greenwich FY25 Town & Schools Budgets: Special Ed, Pre-K, Zoning Enforcement, Mill Rate, Sidewalks to Tod’s Pt, Pickleball
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Fred Camillo
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Elected Officials Announce $400,000 Federal Grant to Improve Road Safety in Greenwich
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“We need to be on a road to zero fatalities and injuries on our roads.Vision Zero is reachable and reasonable.” – US Senator Blumenthal Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Transportation, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Dept of Public Works, DPW, Fred Camillo, Janet Stone McGuigan, Jim Himes
Greenwich Awarded $400,000 by the US Dept of Transportation to Improve Road Safety
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The Town of Greenwich Dept of Public Works has secured $400,000 in federal grant from the US Dept of Transportation to develop a comprehensive, data-driven safety action plan aimed to improve road safety for all modes of transportation. The grant stems from the Biden-Harris Administration the Roadway Safety Planning Grant program in over 200 communities in 46 states and Puerto Rico. In all, $82.6 million in Safe Streets and Roads for All grants will be issued to support initiatives to enhance safety and help prevent deaths and serious injuries on the nation’s roadways. As part of the safety action plan, Greenwich transportation-related data will be collected and analyzed to identify and prioritize which areas in Town need roadway safety improvements. These improvements encompass all modes of transportation – including motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Transportation, Fred Camillo, Richard Blumenthal, Safe Streets and Roads for All
Camillo Wins and Carries BET Republicans Across Finish Line; Voting Moms Win the Day on the RTM
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The Democrats again gathered at the Old Greenwich Social Club while Republicans convened at the Arch Street Teen Center. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Anthony Moor, Fred Camillo, Heather Smeriglio, Jackie Budkins, James Bonney, Laura Erickson, Lauren Rabin
Local Architect Seeks to Buy and Develop Town Owned Land for Infill Housing
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Greenwich resident Peter Boldt of Cos Cob was on the Board of Selectmen agenda Thursday for a discussion of a request to purchase five Town properties to develop for infill housing. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Armstrong Court, Booth Court, Fred Camillo, Glen Avon Drive, Greenwich Communities, Indian Field Road
Signgate, the Sequel: DeSantis/Camillo Signs Pop Up Across Greenwich
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This time, the attribution at the bottom of the signs stated, “Paid for by Mark Kordick with proceeds from Kordick v Town of Greenwich.” Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Dan Barry, DeSantis/Camillo, Fred Camillo, Lauren Rabin, Mark Kordick, New York Times, RTC
Restricting Gas Powered Leaf Blowers? Dozens Testify at RTM in Support of Amended Noise Ordinance
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“People are working from home more and more, and I’m getting complaints about that. Most of the landscapers I’ve spoken to – most are really good friends of mine – they agree with that.” – Fred Camillo Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Abigail Vadai, Charlie Clark, Dr. Sarah Gamble, Ferdinando Schiro, Fred Camillo, Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers, GCDS
“Stand with Israel Rally” Draws Hundreds to Greenwich Town Hall
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“This war is personal for many of us. Two of my cousins are on their way to the front right now. I am sure that if I asked for a show of hands that almost all of you would have some personal connection in grief and rage.” – US Senator for CT Richard Blumenthal Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Fred Camillo, Hamas, Hector Arzeno, Israel, Janet Stone McGuigan, Lauren Rabin, Michelle Rubin
Differences Emerge between Selectmen Candidates: Mill Rate, School Infrastructure, Witherell, PPPs
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The Selectmen debates on Wednesday night were nothing if not cordial. The audience – maxed out to the room’s capacity, with the overflow had been diverted to Zoom – was exceedingly polite. Gone was the heckling and disrespectful behavior that punctuated some past debates. There were no zingers surprise twists. Anyone waiting for fireworks was disappointed. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Board of Selectmen, Fred Camillo, Hanna Klingbeil, Janet Stone McGuigan, Kay Maxwell, Lauren Rabin, League of Women Voters
Details Emerge as Greenwich Communities Eyes Air Rights on Underused Commuter Lot in Cos Cob
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All the units would be for the town workforce. They would be two-bedroom apartments, about 1200 sq ft each, each with its own laundry and two bathrooms. There would be six units per floor for a total of 12 units per building. Continue Reading →