“If you are frustrated by traffic, if you’re concerned about letting your kids walk to school, if you’re sick of not being able to find a parking space, this is one of the solutions that we have. Let’s explore our town, our neighborhoods and let’s explore Stamford.” – Lucy von Brachel Continue Reading →
Kate LoBalbo
Recent Posts
P&Z Watch: Greenwich Communities Proposal for Cos Cob Parking Lot – “Inward Facing and Closed Off”
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“What we try to do when we build these new housing communities is not build them in environmental injustice zones – not between loud train stations and loud highways with a large amount of air pollution.” – Kate LoBalbo, Cos Cob Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, affordable housing, Cos Cob Park, Cos Cob train station, environmenal injustice, Greenwich Communities, James Walsh
RTM Budget Vote: Hamill Rink Redux and CMS $67 Million Placeholder
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“It really feels like Groundhog Day. Once again the proponents in fiscal year 2024 are requesting the exact same budget appropriation denied before.”- Lucia Jansen, RTM Budget Overview Committee Chair Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Al Shehadi, BET, Bill Drake, CMS, Dan Ozizmir, Hamill Rink
UPDATE: Voulgaris is First Woman RTM Moderator; Lobalbo Becomes Moderator Pro Tem
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RTM member Brian Raney from district 9 joined Moderator pro tempore Alexis Voulgaris in seeking to succeed Tom Byrne in the position of RTM moderator.
Filed under: Government, Alexis Voulgaris, Brian Raney, Kate LoBalbo, RTM, Tom Byrne
ARC: Four Story, 8-30g in Chickahominy will change the character of the neighborhood on a massive scale
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An attorney and architect representing Joe Pecora presented new renderings of a proposed building at 171 Hamilton Ave submitted under the state’s affordable housing statute. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Graziano Meniconi, Heidi Brake Smith, Joe Pecora, John Conte, Kate LoBalbo, Michael Boender
Greenwich Residents Caught Off Guard by Consultant Recommendations for Athletic Fields
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Greenwich playing fields are insufficient, overused and turf is stressed. Engineering consultants Weston & Sampson were hired by Parks & Rec to assess the fields and offer recommendations. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, ADA accessibility, baseball, baseball field, Binney Park, Bruce Park, Christiano Park, drainage
Local Elected Women Inspire Greenwich Girl Scouts
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Girl Scouts of all ages and their families met seven elected women at an outdoor event held at the YWCA of Greenwich including Livvy Floren, Alex Kasser, Beth Krumeich, Karen Kowalski, Katherine LoBalbo, Lauren Rabin, and Kathleen Stowe. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Alex Kasser, Brownies, Girl Scouts, Karen Kowalski, Kate LoBalbo, Kathleen Stowe, Lauren Rabin
Cos Cob Winter’s Eve is Popular with Antique Fire Truck Rides and Visit From Santa
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On Saturday Cos Cob celebrated rang in the season with its annual Winters Eve Festival, with assorted family friendly activities behind the Cos Cob Firehouse. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Holiday, Cos Cob Winter's Eve, Kate LoBalbo, Randy Caravella
LoBalbo: Floren’s Opinion on Paid Family Medical Leave Missed the Mark
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“I usually enjoy reading Livvy Floren’s opinion pieces which I find refreshingly positive, unfortunately the opinion letter on Paid Family Medical Leave missed the mark.” – Kate LoBalbo Continue Reading →