The 2024 Youth of the Year winner, selected from a list of outstanding candidates, was Greenwich High School senior, Omar Badr. Continue Reading →
PHOTOS: Much to Celebrate at Boys & Girls Club’s 2024 Youth of the Year Event
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Hector Arzeno
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Nick Simmons: Ready for the Fight to Flip the 36th State Senate District Blue
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Nick Simmons, a Greenwich native and former Deputy Chief of Staff to Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont, is convinced that now is the time to run for the State Senate seat in the 36th district. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Connecticut State Senate 36th District, Hector Arzeno, Hubert Delany, Nick Simmons, Steve Meskers
Groundbreaking for New Bridge Celebrated Two Years after Ida Destruction at Camp Seton
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Hurricane Ida severely impacted a bridge at Camp Seton, including dozens of downed trees, collapse of a key bridge on the 240-acre property, and major erosion. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Government, Camp Seton, Hector Arzeno, Jim Adams, Kevin O'Shea, Louisa Greene, Richard Blumenthal
Riverside Forum: DOT to Repave in April with New “Quiet Pavement,” Vows Collaborative Process for I-95 PEL Study
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A packed Riverside Association forum at St. Paul’s Church on Thursday featured representatives from the Connecticut Dept of Transportation. Residents peppered the panel with questions and shared concerns about living along I-95 in Greenwich. The context was the scheduled April repaving of I-95 in Greenwich using new quiet pavement technology. Panelists said they were well aware of how Greenwich values noise reduction on I-95. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Transportation, Becca Hall, CDM Smith, Dept of Transportation, Hector Arzeno, Joe Gross, Jonathan Dean
Binney to Boccuzzi: RTM Okays Interim Funding for Multi-Use Trail Feasibility Study
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“If you are frustrated by traffic, if you’re concerned about letting your kids walk to school, if you’re sick of not being able to find a parking space, this is one of the solutions that we have. Let’s explore our town, our neighborhoods and let’s explore Stamford.” – Lucy von Brachel Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Sports, Transportation, 203 Vote, Aidan Fay, Ali Ghiorse, Anthony Moor, Binney Park
P&Z Watch: Commission Unanimously Approves CMS Municipal Improvement; Moves Site Plan to Final
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“We’ve evaluated the ed specs, costs, safety, ADA, neighbors, pedestrians, bicycles, traffic, buses, cars, parking, trees, wildlife, conservation, energy, parks, sports, drainage, zoning, building code and more. We’ve been super thoughtful. This school will have a connection to the outdoors. There’s so many good things about it. It’s crystal clear that this campus project complies with the POCD.” – Clare Kilgallen Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Schools, Arn Welles, Ashley Cole, Central Middle School, Clare Kilgallen, Dina Urso, Dorothy Simone
ARZENO: Shameless opinion letters and statements exploit terrorism for political gain
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“Please understand that the language we use locally, when it is us versus them, or them versus us, has an impact. Words have power.” – Hector Arzeno, State Rep (D-151) Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Hamas, Hector Arzeno, Israel
“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
State Rep Arzeno Addresses GHS Students to Mark National Hispanic Heritage Month
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State Rep Arzeno (D-151) talked about immigrating to the US himself, as well as what it’s like to be a legislator in Hartford. Afterward, students asked some tough questions. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Schools, GHS Performing Arts Center, Greenwich High School, Hector Arzeno, Hispanic Heritage Month, Lucy Arecco
22 Years after 9/11 Terrorist Attacks: Family, Community and Patriotism
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The ceremony included remarks by Col Francis V. Kelly, Ret., who is the brother of Greenwich Board of Education chair, Joe Kelly. Continue Reading →