After about 40 speakers addressed the 230-member body, the motion failed in a vote: 52 Yes, 136 No and 6 Abstentions. Continue Reading →
Greenwich RTM Vote on Rink MI Fails: “Democracy in Action”
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Joe Kantorski
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P&Z Balks at Rink Proposal: Cost is Not Our Purview, Greenspace Is
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While the commission said the wanted the town to have great recreation facilities, their first commitment was to green space, open space and community character. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Arn Welles, green space, Hamill Rink, Joe Kantorski, Joe Siciliano, Lucy von Brachel
A Greenwich Veteran of Vietnam Shares his Story of Work in a MASH Unit in Frankfurt, Germany
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“In 1967, citing my six years studying for the Catholic priesthood, I applied for and received conscientious objector status. My Army draft notice came in January 1968 and I was sent, along with many other conscientious objectors, to Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio to be trained as a field medic. Field medics are the Army’s first responders and face the same dangers as their fellow soldiers do in a firefight. And the same terror.” – Joe Kantorski, Greenwich Continue Reading →
Filed under: Holiday, conscientious objector, field medic, Joe Kantorski, MASH Unit
“Check Your Unconscious Biases about Veterans” – Female Colonel USAF Commander
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“As a woman who has served 27 years in the Air Force, I am often mistaken for the civilian spouse of my military husband. Unconscious biases – we assume that men are service members.” – USAF Commander, Col Amanda Evans Continue Reading →
Filed under: Holiday, Alan Clair, American Legion Post 29, bagpipe, Brunswick School, Colonel Amanda Evans, community walk, DAR
Residents Unite to Demand BET action on Julian Curtiss, Old Greenwich and Central Middle Schools
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Parents described flooding including sewage at Old Greenwich School, buckling walls and water coming in at Central Middle School, injured children being carried up an down stairs at Julian Curtiss due to lack of an elevator. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Schools, Anthony Moor, Bicycle Task Force, Board of Estimate and Taxation, Byram, Carey Bisbee, Central Middle School
Politicized Veterans Day Speeches Spark Reactions in Greenwich
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The annual Veterans Day Patriotic Walk benefited from balmy temps and sunny skies, ideal to honor those who served in the United States Armed Forces. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Holiday, Afghanistan, Alan Clair, American Legion, Beth Krumeich, Byram Veterans, D-Day, Fred Camillo
Byram Neighborhood Association Discuss New Rink Location, Traffic, Falling Rocks
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As a neighbor and as a taxpayer, I think it’s irresponsible not to give the the wider Greenwich community a better understanding, comparatively, as to what the costs will be for moving the rink and for keeping it in the current location.” – Lucy von Brachel Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Sports, Bill Drake, Frontage Road, Hamill Rink, Joe Kantorski, Liz Eckert
In-Person Hamill Rink User Committee Meeting Results in Confrontation during Public Comment
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Lucia Jansen, of the RTM budget overview committee, said, “I the lead committee that cut the $950,000 request for this budget item. We were very clear that the reason was because of the lack of information, and certainly not because of the genuine support and interest for the rink.” Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Al Monelli, Alex Popp, Bill Drake, Bill Kelly, Fred Camillo, JoAnn Messina, Joe Kantorski
Byram Residents Seek I95 Sound Barriers, Protection for Veterans Memorials Near New Hamill Rink Site
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The Byram Neighborhood Association met Monday night via Zoom to discuss plans for a new Hamill Rink, concerns about noise from the CT Dept of Transportation’s $205 million I-95 improvement project, and a raft of concerns about beautification, blight, parking and traffic in the neighborhood on the west side of town. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Government, Real Estate, Transportation, Al Shehadi, Alan Monelli, Brian O'Connor, Burgers Shakes & Fries
Port Chester ZBA Considers Tarry Lighthouse. “Folks Like Village’s Rusty, Dusty Form”
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About a dozen residents of Byram and Port Chester shared their opinions on the proposed 7-story, 242-unit development that would replace the entire block bordered by North Main St, Mill St, Abendroth and Highland St. Most opposed the project, several cited the appeal of the existing diverse and historic buildings. Continue Reading →