UPDATE: Gov. Ned Lamont has scheduled a special election for the 36th District Senate seat, which was vacated by Alex Kasser who resigned last month. The election will take place on Tuesday, August 17. On the second week of shakeups in local government, longtime Town Clerk, Republican Carmella Budkins, announced she will not run for another term. After 30 years, Ms Budkins said in a statement that it had been an honor to service the residents of Greenwich. Town Clerk Carmella Budkins in her office at Greenwich Town Hall. Continue Reading →
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Updated: State Reps Fiorello and Arora Vote Against Bill for Increased State Control of Local Zoning
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State Representatives Kimberly Fiorello (R-149) and Harry Arora (R-151) joined all House Republicans and eight Democrats in opposing HB 6107, An Act Concerning the Reorganization of the Zoning Enabling Act and the Promotion of Municipal Compliance. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Harry Arora, Kimberly Fiorello, local zoning
SEEC Launches Investigation into Allegations of Misuse of State Election Financing by State Rep Harry Arora
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“The expenses mentioned in the complaint are all for legitimate payments made to other entities including Google, USPS etc. through a family-owned entity that did not retain any of the funds. To the extent this needs to be clarified in the fillings, our campaign Treasurer will work with the SEEC to do so.” – Harry Arora Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Cheryl Moss, Harry Arora, Hector Arzeno, John Salib, Lucy von Brachel, Maxwell Hawkins, SEEC
Wolfram: Local Republican Candidate Similarities to Trump Neither “Silly” nor a “Distraction”
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“The ‘big broad’ issues, which Messrs. Medina and Quigley seek to dismiss as ‘merely national’, inform our elected officials’ approach to every issue, no matter how local.” – Richard Wolfram, Old Greenwich Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, COVID-19, Dan Quigley, Donald Trump, Harry Arora, hydroxychloroquine, Jeffrey Medina, Richard Wolfram
Greenwich State Rep Candidates Face Off: Economy, Infrastructure, #BLM, Abortion
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Six candidates for State Representative were asked about multiple issues ranging from funding state infrastructure to taxes, and from Black Lives Matter to abortion. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Greenwich League of Women Voters, Harry Arora, Hector Arzeno, Joe Kelly, Kathleen Stowe, Kay Maxwell, Kimberly Fiorello
Greenwich RTC Food Truck Fetes First Responders
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On Wednesday at Greenwich’s public safety complex on Bruce Place the Greenwich Republican Town Committee (RTC) sprung for a visit from the Joey B’s food truck in a gesture of gratitude to first responders following Tropical Storm Isaias. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Police & Fire, Dan Quigley, Greenwich Police Dept, Greenwich Republican Town Committee, Harry Arora, Joe Kelly, Kimberly Fiorello
Ribbon Cutting of the New Townhouses at Armstrong Court is Cause for Celebration
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Saturday morning’s ribbon cutting outside the new townhouses at Armstrong Court was a celebration of rejuvenation, both for the buildings and the people who live there. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Alex Kasser, Anthony Johnson, Armstrong Court, Fred Camillo, Harry Arora, HATG
PHOTOS: Memorial Day Marked with Series of Poignant Wreath Ceremonies in Greenwich
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This year, in response to efforts to slow the Covid-19 pandemic, large gatherings including the annual Memorial Day parade in Old Greenwich, were canceled. Instead, residents were invited to attend wreath laying ceremonies and maintain social distancing. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Holiday, Alex Kasser, Byram School, Byram Veterans, Charlie Juergens, Dave D'Andea, Donald Repaci, Frank Cortese
Greenwich RTC Picks Dan Quigley as Chair
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Interviewed by phone over the weekend, Quigley said given the COVID-19 pandemic, this is no time to be partisan. Still he said there is plenty of work to be done. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Dan Quigley, Harry Arora, Livvy Floren, Republican Town Committee, Rich DiPreta, RTC, Ryan Fazio
Arora To Fill Remainder of Camillo’s Term as State Rep District 151
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Mr. Arora will serve as State Rep until November, which represents the remainder of Fred Camillo’s term. Mr. Camillore resigned as State Rep on Dec 2, after being sworn in as Greenwich First Selectman. Continue Reading →