Senators Murphy and Blumenthal hosted a roundtable discussion on gun violence attended by several area high school teens. Continue Reading →
gun safety
Recent Posts
Greenwich Schools Superintendent Issues Message on Parkland Tragedy
|
“We want to assure you that we employ proactive strategies to minimize the risk of a horrific event such as the one in Florida from occurring, and prepare carefully in case we are faced with a crisis event.” – Dr. Jill Gildea, Superintendent of Greenwich Public Schools Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Dr. Jill Gildea, Greenwich High School, Greenwich Public Schools, gun safety, gun violence, Parkland Florida
Litvack: After Vegas, When Will It End?
|
“I am a strong believer in common sense gun regulation, and as First Selectman of Greenwich, I will always defend our laws, which are helping to save lives, prevent mass murder, protect estranged spouses and children from potentially violent estranged spouses, and reduce violent crime.” – Sandy Litvack Continue Reading →
Filed under: Opinion, gun safety, Las Vegas, Sandy Litvack
Letter: Trump’s Nomination of Tom Price Puts Gun Rights over American Lives
|
“Taken together with his stands on repealing the Affordable Care Act, privatizing Medicare and blocking access to safe, affordable healthcare for women, Senators Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy of Connecticut have emphatically stated that Tom Price must not be confirmed for Secretary of HHS.” – Jonathan Perloe Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Chris Murphy, Donald Trump, gun safety, NRA, Richard Blumenthal, Tom Price, US Department of Health and Human Services
John Blankley’s Statement on Orlando and UK Shootings
|
Submitted by John Blankley in response to the Orlando and UK Shootings, June 16, 2o16
The news of the massacre in Florida last weekend and the news today from the UK makes me even more determined to ensure that we enact even stronger gun safety laws. I did not know Jo Cox, the MP killed today in the UK in an act of senseless violence but I feel compelled to comment because she was the MP for the district where I grew up in the North of England. It is sad but true that even the strictest laws, which the UK has, will not ultimately stop a determined assassin. Nevertheless we must make every effort to quell gun violence as an expression of political and religious hatred. I will add my voice to the efforts of our Congressional delegation, especially those of Senator Murphy, to pass sensible gun safety laws. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Greenwich Delegation, gun safety, John Blankley, Orlando, Senator Chris Murphy
200 Gun Safety Advocates Gather in Greenwich for Christie Visit for Foley Fundraiser
|
On Monday night, hundreds of gun safety advocates gathered outside the entrance to Belle Haven to peacefully protest NJ Gov Christie and CT gubernatorial candidate Tom Foley for their stance on gun safety. Continue Reading →