“The takeaway from this is that the new Republican party is even more energized against this establishment.” – Carl Higbie Continue Reading →
Some Introspection after Anticipated Red Wave Falters in Greenwich
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Jill Oberlander
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Greenwich’s Community Bike Fest: Making Roads Safer for Bicyclists
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“We have some of the most beautiful biking anywhere, including beautiful rolling hills, but we don’t make it as accessible as we should.” – US Congressman Jim Himes Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Health, Bill Bogardus, Emanuel Soler, Fred Camillo, Greg Piccininno, Jackson Bogardus, Jill Oberlander
Partially Painted Pollinator Pathway Mural May Become ‘Big Time Selfie Wall’
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Pat Sesto, Environmental Affairs director, said it was critical to share a vibrant message about the value of pathways. “Art is an essential way to communicate.” Continue Reading →
Filed under: Arts, Government, Budget Overview Committee, Fred Camillo, graffiti, Greenwich High School, Jill Oberlander, Lauren Rabin
UPDATE: OG Sewer Project to Begin on Monday, Aug 16
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At Thursday’s Board of Selectmen meeting, Rich Feminella, the town’s Wastewater Division Manager of the Town’s Sewer Division, got approval for a continuation of the Old Greenwich Common Force Main rehabilitation project. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Board of Selectmen, Fred Camillo, Jill Oberlander, Lauren Rabin, Richard feminella, sanitary sewer force main
Greenwich Ave Merchants, Restaurateurs, Landlords, Give Feedback to Selectmen on Intersection Bump Outs
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Landlords spoke in favor of outdoor dining but questioned whether the bump outs were pedestrian friendly at the expense of drivers. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Government, Alyssa Keleshian, Alyssa Keleshian Bonomo, Board of Selectmen, bump outs, Fred Camillo, Greenwich Avenue
Greenwich Students and Policy Makers Join Forces to Urge Climate Action
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“You have power in your voice. The power in your voice is the threat that politicians feel in ignoring the voice of the people.” – State Rep Steve Meskers (D-150) Continue Reading →
Filed under: 350.org, Bill Kelly, Charlotte Reid, Dominique Isaacs, GEAG, Grace Rosebrook, Grace Turner, Greenwich Academy
Selectmen Consider Eliminating On-Street Parking on Lower North Street
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The Selectmen are waiting for their next meeting in two weeks to hear from residents in the area of North Street between Lita and Maple with feedback on the elimination of on street parking. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Transportation, Deputy Chief Mark Marino, Fred Camillo, Jill Oberlander, Lauren Rabin, Lita Drive, Maple Ave
OBERLANDER: School Teachers and Workers Provided a Lifeline to Students
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“Each of you provided a lifeline to the students who relied on your showing up every day and providing needed stability, continuity, and personal connection.” – Jill Oberlander Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Distinguished Teachers Award, Greenwich Schools, Jill Oberlander
Four Month Bruce Park Bridge Detour to I95 Starts Monday
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Work on a new bridge/causeway in Bruce Park will result in a detour to I-95 for four months beginning May 1, 2021. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Transportation, Bruce Park, Cos Cob, detour, DPW, Eversource, Fred Camillo
Town Seeks to Help Neighbor to Neighbor with New Interim Location for Pandemic Food Distribution
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The lease at Arch Street Teen Center has been extended twice. Neighbor to Neighbor needs a place for inventory storage and distribution that has adequate parking and is centrally located. Continue Reading →