Newly elected BOE officers are: Karen Hirsh as Board Chair, Jen Behette as Vice Chair and Laura Kostin as Secretary. Continue Reading →
Ongoing BOE Legal Matter Casts a Pall over Election of Officers
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Lauren Rabin
Recent Posts
PHOTOS: Marking Independence Day at Greenwich Town Hall from a New Angle
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The Independence Day ceremony at Greenwich Town Hall was held at the rear of the building, which was quiet and breezy. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Holiday, Alan Reitzfeld, Bea Crumbine, Donna Moffly, Dylan Pond, Ed Dadakis, Fred Camillo, Gunnar Gregory
Commercial Landscapers Seek Variance from Greenwich’s New Gas Leaf Blower Restrictions
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“There are no penalties (in 2024), but that doesn’t mean that you can use then. Nor that homeowners or neighbors are wrong for asking landscapers to stop using that equipment. Homeowners may call the police, and the police may come out. And the police will ask you to to stop using your gas leaf blower. Just because there is a year before any fine are levied, that does not mean you are not expected to comply.” – Svetlana Wasserman Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Health, Chris Mancini, Elizabeth Dempsey, Eric Anderson, Fred Camillo, Jane Brash, Janet Stone McGuigan
Young Scientists Shine at Greenwich Middle School STEM Fair
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Under Zara Haque’s leadership, Greenwich Middle School STEM Fair has tripled in size. Last year, there were 12 projects submitted to the fair. This year, there were 36. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Aanya Jaiswal, Alex Jackson, Allie Petrizzo, Amrutha Nandakumar, Andy Bramante, Anna Leventon, Annie Slocum
State Rep Arzeno Credits “Playing by the Rules” for House Delegation’s Successful 20% CMS State Reimbursement
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The Building Committee also discussed next steps for selecting a new chair. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Schools, Central Middle School building committee, Christina Poccia, Clare Kilgallen, Harry Fisher, Hector Arzeno, Jan Kniffen
Residents Complain about Noise from Aquarion Night Time Work on Greenwich Ave
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“Yes, you may have gotten a few complaints, but it has impacted all of us on Greenwich Avenue. Unless you’re living there and seeing what’s going on at night, you can’t even comprehend what we’re going through.” – Theresa Santos, Greenwich Ave resident Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Aquarion, Greenwich Ave, Janet Stone McGuigan, Ken Petrini, Lauren Rabin, Snyder Civil Engineering, Theresa Santos
Greenwich RTC Primaries – Good Night for the Old Guard
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The RTC primaries on March 5 will be remembered for sharp words, a high turnout, and recounts in a fractured party. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Andy Duus, Beth MacGillivray, Fred Camillo, Jill Kelly, Joe Kelly, Joe Montanaro, Lauren Rabin
Selectmen OK Outdoor Dining Fees, Earlier End Date: Public Comment Focuses on ADA and Cleanliness
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“The amount of rent they pay per foot is considerable, you have to consider that. …It’s a sacrifice for the shop next door to the restaurant.” – Carin Ohnell Continue Reading →
Filed under: Food Drink Restaurants, Government, ADA accessibility, Alan Gunzburg, Carin Ohnell, Fred Camillo, Janet Stone McGuigan, Lauren Rabin
QUIGLEY: A Spectacular Failure of Leadership
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“…the RTC leadership has burned bridges. They have set a low bar for public discourse and have been neither humble nor open-minded. They have also leveraged their surrogates (The CT Centinal and Greenwich Patriots) to launch personal attacks, spread conspiracy theories and unhinged rhetoric throughout our community.” – Dan Quigley Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, BET, Beth MacGillivray, Dan Quigley, Fred Camillo, Greenwich Patriots, Greenwich RTC, Lauren Rabin
YWCA Greenwich Announces 2024 “Women Who Inspire” Award Honorees
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YWCA Greenwich has a storied history of honoring extraordinary women within the community, including the BRAVA Awards, established in 1977 to recognize professional women, the Spirit of Greenwich Awards which started in 1994 to honor volunteers, and the Women Who Inspire Awards which began in 2019 to recognize all women and the fluidity in today’s work/life balance. Continue Reading →