“One of the things we are including in the contract is some temporary traffic calming measures that we can implement as needed, in the event we start seeing people not behaving well on some of the side roads or the detour route itself. We’ll have additional signage and variable message boards – flashing signs – and potentially we can even put in temporary speed humps in some of the smaller surrounding areas if people start using them for cut-throughs.” – DPW commissioner Jim Michel Continue Reading →
Janet Stone McGuigan
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History is Made at Jewish Riverside Old Greenwich Menorah-Rise Event
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The first ever Old Greenwich public Menorah-Rise event took place outside the Sound Beach Fire House. US Senator Richard Blumenthal had the honor of of placing the final light bulb on the Menorah. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Holiday, Elliot Alchek, Janet Stone McGuigan, Jay Feinsod, Jewish Riverside Old Greenwich, Julie DesChamps, Lauren Rabin, Menorah-Rise
Greenwich Selectmen Vote 2-1 to Seek Temporary Restraining Order against School Board
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During a Board of Selectmen special meeting, the 3-person board voted 2-1 in favor of seeking a temporary restraining order challenging the legality of the Board of Education’s meetings since Oct 21, 2024. In response the BOE chair pushed back, saying, “We are the Board of Ed, not the Board of Fred, and were elected to work for the children, parents, and residents of this school district, not the First Selectman.” Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Schools, Ben Bianco, Board of Education, Board of Selectmen, Fred Camillo, Janet Stone McGuigan, Karen Hirsh
Ongoing BOE Legal Matter Casts a Pall over Election of Officers
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Newly elected BOE officers are: Karen Hirsh as Board Chair, Jen Behette as Vice Chair and Laura Kostin as Secretary. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Cody Kittle, Dr. Michael-Joseph Mercanti-Anthony, Fred Camillo, Greenwich Board of Education, Janet Stone McGuigan, Jen Behette, Karen Hirsh
Selectmen Vote 2-0-1 to Appoint Cappiali to BOE Vacancy; Town and BOE to Litigate
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On Monday the BOE voted 4-1 to fill their Republican vacancy with Jen Behette. At Tuesday’s special meeting of the Selectmen, Town attorney Schellenberg said the Selectmen could appoint a qualified person to fill a vacancy on any town board of commission if that vacancy hasn’t been filled in 30 days, pursuant to CGS section 7-107. Democratic Selectperson Stone McGuigan said the BOE was a state body, not a town board of commission. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Schools, Barbara Schellenberg, Fred Camillo, Janet Stone McGuigan, Jen Behette, Karen Hirsh, Paul Cappiali
19th Abilis “Friend-Raiser” at Tod’s Point Draws Eager Runners and Walkers
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The 19th Abilis Walk and 5K Run benefited from gorgeous fall weather on Sunday morning at Tod’s Point. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Volunteering, #WalkRunForAbilis, Abilis, Amy Montimurro, Billy Blanks Jr, Janet Stone McGuigan, Lisa Weicker
Groundbreaking! Cos Cob Branch Library Renovation Begins
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The project will add an additional 1,120 square feet to the Cos Cob Library, mainly devoted to a new 857-square foot community room. The layout of the existing interior space will change, shifting the children’s section to the Rotunda area on the eastern side of the building and moving the adult section to the western part of the building, providing nearly 600 square feet of additional space for children and young adults. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Deb Armstrong, Fred Camillo, Friends of Cos Cob Library, Greenwich Library, Hank Ashforth, Janet Stone McGuigan, Jill Stauffer Cobbs
Patience Wears Thin over Noise from Temporary HVAC at Hamilton Ave School
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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 →
Filed under: Government, Schools, Ben Branyan, Hamilton Avenue School, HVAC, James Waters, Janet Stone McGuigan, Lisa Wynne Salvatore
PHOTOS: Marking Independence Day at Greenwich Town Hall from a New Angle
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The Independence Day ceremony at Greenwich Town Hall was held at the rear of the building, which was quiet and breezy. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Holiday, Alan Reitzfeld, Bea Crumbine, Donna Moffly, Dylan Pond, Ed Dadakis, Fred Camillo, Gunnar Gregory
Greenwich Kicks Off Pride Month: Preserving Hard-Fought Rights, Spreading Love and Kindness
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The annual Pride event featuring a flag raising outside Greenwich Town Hall drew an enthusiastic crowd on a sunny afternoon. Continue Reading →