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The consultant said that overall, the conditions were potential liability issues, and keeping the pool open potentially endangered users and violated safety regulations. His recommendation was to close the pool until the required safety and compliance upgrades are completed. Continue Reading →
Among the other speakers were Dept of Public Works commissioner Jim Michel; Old Greenwich School building committee chair, James Waters; Peter Uhry from Friends of Binney Park; Jane Kuesel, from Friends of Greenwich Point; and Daren Schneider of Stop I95 Noise. Continue Reading →
After about 40 speakers addressed the 230-member body, the motion failed in a vote: 52 Yes, 136 No and 6 Abstentions. Continue Reading →
“The process was dominated by one vocal stakeholder group, failed to get widespread community buy-in, and never answered basic questions posed by the RTM, such as providing a legitimate cost estimate for the plan.” – James Waters and Al Shehadi Continue Reading →
After a group meeting, four committees went to separate rooms in town hall to discuss and vote on the appeal of the ice rink MI. Land Use Committee: 4 yes, 5 no, 1 abstain. Public Works Committee: 1 yes; 9 no. Finance Committee: 3 yes, 6 no, 1 abstain. Last week, the Budget Overview Committee also voted to reject: 2 yes, 7 no, 3 abstain. Continue Reading →
The machinery is parked on top of the pedestrian path on the east side of the school, next to a 10-unit apartment complex at 180 Hamilton Ave where neighbors have complained about the noise. The Health Dept issued a variance for the temporary HVAC in August 2023. It may remain in place for two more years. Continue Reading →
The RTM meeting was short, given the tree cutting ordinance was withdrawn. The SOMR on Net Zero energy for town facilities was discussed, amended and approved 157 for, 25 against, and 4 abstaining. Continue Reading →
“At last, instead of listening to ear piercing noise and inhaling toxic fumes, for a few months out of the year residents can enjoy some fresh air and the sounds of nature in their own backyards.” – Elizabeth Dempsey Continue Reading →
James Waters was voted in as chair of the BOC. Daniel Izzo was voted in as vice chair and Aakash Patel will serve as secretary. Continue Reading →
“If elected, they aim to force fringe initiatives on the town and replicate Steve Bannon’s “precinct strategy” of taking over municipal governments. This has been executed with disastrous results in other towns across America.” – James Waters Continue Reading →