The ceremony included remarks by Col Francis V. Kelly, Ret., who is the brother of Greenwich Board of Education chair, Joe Kelly. Continue Reading →
22 Years after 9/11 Terrorist Attacks: Family, Community and Patriotism
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Hector Arzeno
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Greenwich House Delegation Tours Sites for Potential Federal Funding with Infrastructure Czar Mark Boughton
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The three sites commissioner Boughton visited were the dam near 200 Pemberwick Rd, the bridge on Route 1 at the juncture of Greenwich and Port Chester by Carvel, and the The Holly Hill Resource Recovery Facility. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Amy Siebert, Fred Camillo, Hector Arzeno, Holly Hill, Mark Boughton, Pemberwick
Greenwich’s House Delegation Secures State Funding Storm-Damaged Bridge at Camp Seton
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Greenwich House delegation had a chance to see the damage done to a key bridge in Sept 2021, in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida. The damage is eye popping. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Camp Seton, Greenwich Scouting, Hector Arzeno, Rachel Khanna, Steve Meskers
Bond Commission in Hartford Approves $6.5 for Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich Renovations
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At the Clubhouse, critical infrastructure has not been addressed in the building in over 50 years. Plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and security systems are all outdated. Safety and security systems will all be updated for the well-being of children and staff. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich, Cristina Vittoria, Fred Camillo, Hector Arzeno, Matt Ritter, Rachel Khanna, Steve Meskers
Greenwich Marks Juneteenth Holiday with Featured Speakers Bobby Walker Jr, Rev Thomas Nins and Elected Officials
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“Learn how efforts around the country to stop teaching various topics in American history because of how it makes some people feel is actually denial of our greatest opportunity to honor all of those who came before us and to unite to build a better future for all that come after us.” – Bobby Walker Jr Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Holiday, Bobby Walker Jr, Fred Camillo, Hector Arzeno, Janet Stone McGuigan, Juneteenth, Rachel Khanna
RTM Votes Not to Direct Fire Dept Fees to Affordable Housing Trust Despite Stern Warnings of Possible State Mandates
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Advocates for a portion of Fire Dept review fees going to the town’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund noted that Greenwich is not in compliance with the state requirement towns have 10% of their housing be affordable. They said the town was on borrowed time before mandates are handed down from Hartford. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, 8-30g, affordable housing, affordable housing trust fund, Cheryl Moss, Dan Ozizmir, Ed Dadakis
Big Turnout at Greenwich Pride Event Marks Decades of Progress though “The arc does not always bend toward justice”
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“We stand here with our neighbors and our families, our beautiful children who deserve to grow up in a world that is free from hate and discrimination. We stand together to create a message of love and acceptance. And rainbows.” – Alison Steinberg Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Holiday, Allison Steinberg, Christ Church, Drew Marzullo, Fred Camillo, Hector Arzeno, Janet Stone McGuigan
Powerful Vietnam Veterans Event in Greenwich: Thank You and Welcome Home
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The year 2023 marks the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War. There were 24 men from Greenwich who lost their lives there. On Monday 90 veterans attended an event in their honor. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Holiday, Dean Gamanos, Ed Fox, Ed Vick, Edward Vick, Fred Camillo, Hector Arzeno, Kyle Silver
Boys & Girls Club 2023 Awards Night Sparkles: GHS 11 Grader is Youth of the Year
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On Tuesday night the Boys & Girls Club held its annual awards night to a record crowd of over 400. The 2023 Youth of the Year Recipient was Jada Brewington. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Giving, Volunteering, Alex Flook, Annette Wilson, Chief Joseph McHugh, Corey Paris, Cristina Vittoria
Greenwich Election Workers Shown Appreciation at Well Attended Event Hosted by Registrars of Voters
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Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas attend the event. She said this past Tuesday a snow storm coincided with 3 special elections and she was concerned about getting poll workers to their locations. “In West Hartford, for example, they had to partner with the Dept of Public Works and have plows go pick up the poll workers to get them there on time.” Continue Reading →