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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Jim Himes
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HIMES: A Better Way to Think about China
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“The trick for Congress is to moderate its pugnacity with an appreciation for how critically intertwined we are with China, particularly economically. This fact is what makes Cold War analogies so foolish. The Soviet Union was never meaningfully integrated into the world’s economy. In contrast, last year the US and China set a new record for trade, totaling $690 billion. If that trade were eliminated, the shock to our economies in terms of unemployment and inflation would exceed that of the Covid era. Our allies are even more enmeshed. Germany, so critical to economic stability in Europe and the campaign to support Ukraine, is China’s largest trading partner.” – Jim Himes Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, China, Jim Himes
PHOTOS: Greenwich Commemorates 247 Years of America’s Independence
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The community came together to celebrate America’s 247th birthday at Tuesday’s Independence Day Celebration at Greenwich Town Hall. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Holiday, Annetta Solari, Briar Lissauer, Christina Kampler, Ed Dadakis, Fred Camillo, George Solari, Independence Day Association
POSTPONED: Greenwich Democrats to Host Conversation with Jim Himes & David Rafferty
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THIS EVENT WILL BE RESCHEDULED. Congressman Himes has been called back into session for an important vote on the debt ceiling. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, David Rafferty, Jim Himes
Greenwich Student-Led “Discourse for Democracy” Panel Focuses on Political Polarization
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On Thursday a panel discussion titled “Discourse and Democracy” at town hall was organized by the First Selectman’s Youth Commission and featured an audience mostly of high school students. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Schools, Fred Camillo, Hanna Klingbeil, Jim Himes, John Blankley, Maryfrancis Metrick, Nicole Orlofsky
Greenwich Harbor Dredge First Step: $500,000 in Federal Funding for Sediment Testing
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A press conference marked the appropriation of $500,000 of federal funding to conduct tests of sediment in Greenwich Harbor to determine how to safely dispose of it safely. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Army Corps of Engineers, DEEP, Delamar Hotel, ferries, Fred Camillo, Greenwich Harbor
Lamont: Intensive Math Tutoring Program in Grades 6-9 Will Address Learning Loss from Pandemic
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The Connecticut State Dept of Education is preparing to launch the Connecticut High-Dosage Tutoring Program – a new statewide program for students in grades 6 to 9 that will provide intensive tutoring in mathematics to accelerate learning and address learning loss resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Schools, intensive tutoring, Jim Himes, learning loss, mathematics, Richard Blumenthal
Greenwich Schools PJ Day Nearly Doubles Fundraising Goal for Children’s Cancer Research
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US Congressman Jim Himes (D-4) stopped by the GHS student center on Pajama Day. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Schools, Eastern Middle School, Grace Darnow, Greenwich High School, Greenwich Schools, Hannon Stern, Isabella Gega
Valentines for Veterans: Congressman Himes, and Army Major Bokmeyer Visit Hamilton Ave School
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Valentine’s Day came a bit early for the children at Hamilton Avenue School this year. They made Valentines for veterans in time for a visit on Friday from US Congressman Jim Himes, representing Connecticut’s 4th District, and US Army Major Justin Bokmeyer, whose two daughters attend the school. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Schools, Diane Chiappetta Fox, Hamilton Avenue School, Jennifer Preiss, Jim Himes, Justin Bokmeyer, Major League Soccer
A Team Effort: Officials Promote Assistance Programs in Forum on Rising Heating Costs
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As residents anticipate record high energy costs this winter, a forum organized by First Selectman Fred Camillo on Wednesday highlighted assistance programs. A week earlier, Eversource announced that on average, a residential electric customer could see an increase of approximately 48% over their current monthly bill, or approximately $85 per month. Continue Reading →