Recipients of the 2023 Purple Ribbon Award were the officers of Greenwich Animal Control who make sure that innocent pets caught in the cross hairs of domestic violence can be safe and well. Continue Reading →
Kraig Gray
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On Street Parking in Greenwich: The Last Frontier
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What’s the saying? “Buy land, they’re not making it anymore.” – Mark Twain.
The same could be said for on-street parking, an increasingly scarce resource in Greenwich, especially with 8-30g affordable housing developments that typically include just one parking spot per unit. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Transportation, 8-30g, Charles Street, Chickahominy, DPW, Fred Camillo
Neighbors on Dead End Fed up with Parking for Pickleball at Cristiano Park
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Neighbors of the pickle ball courts at Cristiano Park are fed up. The sport’s outsized popularity is drawing players to Lyon Ave in Chickahominy, which is a dead end where on street parking is allowed. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Sports, Byram, Cristiano Park, Kraig Gray, Lyon Ave, pickleball
PHOTOS: Independence Day Ceremony is a Reminder of the Sacrifices of Greenwich’s Patriots
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Elected officials in attendance included US Congressman Jim Himes, Greenwich First Selectman Fred Camillo, Selectwoman Lauren Rabin, Selectwoman Janet Stone McGuigan, State Rep Steve Meskers (D-150), State Rep Harry Arora (R-151), State Rep Kimberly Fiorello (R-149) and State Senator Ryan Fazio (R-36). Continue Reading →
Filed under: Holiday, Bea Crumbine, Bob DeAngelo, Carl Higbie, Chief James Heavey, Christina Kampler, Despina Fassuliotis, Donna Moffly
Possible Loss of Street Parking on Perna Lane in Riverside Creates a Storm
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Residents on the congested end of Perna rely on “cut outs” and street parking, while a legally blind resident said allowing street parking on her less congested end of the street is unnecessary and worsens her own safety issues navigating the roadway on foot. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Board of Selectmen, Fred Camillo, Janet Stone McGuigan, Kraig Gray, Lauren Raben, Neil Lane, Perna Lane
Greenwich Launches “Suicide Postvention Response Team” after Doubling of Anxiety and Depression in SW Connecticut
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Commissioner of Human Services Demetria Nelson said that data from The Hub: Behavioral Health Action Organization for Southwest Connecticut informs us that 41% of adults reported suffering from one or both anxiety and depression, a statistic that doubled compared to prior to the pandemic. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Health, Demetria Nelson, Fred Camillo, Janet Stone McGuigan, Kraig Gray, postvention, Robert Berry
Public Feedback on 15-Minute Ferry Loading Zone: All Negative
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“Just as a general principal, I agree we want traffic calming measures, but I’m not sure parked cars would be the safest way to do that.” Janet Stone McGuigan Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Transportation, Arch Street, Dept of Parking Services, Island Beach ferry, Island Beach lot, Kraig Gray
Changes to Downtown Put Greenwich Ave & Municipal Lot Parking Under a Microscope
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Residents have complained about the challenge of finding parking on Greenwich Avenue for decades, but it seems the pandemic and a recent turn of events have brought the issue to a head. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, 8-30g, Fred Camillo, Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich Plaza, J Lofts on West Elm, Kraig Gray
PHOTOS: Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich Thanksgiving Feast for 300 is One Big Family
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Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich Board of Directors, Alumni, and Greenwich First Responders love participating in this holiday to serve Club members. Some servers, such as Club alumni Police Chief Jim Heavey and First Selectman Fred Camillo, have made it a tradition to serve the children as they were served as members. Continue Reading →
Filed under: News, Bill Gallagher, Bobby Walker, Boys and Girls Club of Greenwich, Brooke Lombardo, Camryn Ferrara, Chris Winters, Christopher Wallace
PHOTOS: Town Leaders Gather for Ribbon Cutting at Traffic Calming Bump-Out on Greenwich Ave
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The idea is to enhance the look of Greenwich Avenue, increase pedestrian safety by reducing the distance a pedestrian has to cross to get safely across the street, and improve sight lines and slow down cars. Continue Reading →