Island Beach’s 100 years in Greenwich’s possession is rich in history. It once had an excellent restaurant and amusement park. Later it had a tower and high dive and popular float to rest and socialize after swimming. It has weathered many storms and now has new bathrooms, dock, plantings and more. Continue Reading →
Livvy Floren
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Founder’s Day Features Unveiling of Restored Feake-Ferris House c1645 in Old Greenwich
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Wednesday, July 18 was Founder’s Day, a tradition in Greenwich since 1947. To mark the occasion the Feake-Ferris House, c1645, which was restored rather than demolished, was open for tours. The owners, Martin and Anna Waters opened their new home, which is connected to the historic one, for the reception. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Anna Waters, Chris Davies, Chris Franco, Coline Jenkins, Davidde Strackbein, Debra Mecky, Feake-Ferris House
Goldrick: Greenwich Republicans Push for Tax Break for their Friends
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“Frantz, Bocchino, Camillo, and Floren are only too eager to hand business owners a tax exemption gift, while increasing the burden of taxation on individuals in the state who are forced to make up the difference.” – Sean Goldrick Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Opinion, Fred Camillo, Livvy Floren, Mike Bocchino, Scott Frantz, Splash Car Wash
Floren: I Accept Nomination for State Rep in District 149 with Enthusiasm and Energy
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“As I seek re-election, my goals are: To serve my constituents in Greenwich and Stamford with reasonable, reliable results and to remain accessible and responsive.” – Livvy Floren Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Livvy Floren
Letter: Sad state of affairs when you can’t voice opposition to a vote by elected politicians without being personally attacked
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“Unless you want your country ruled by California and New York voters (and I am sure I do not), I would suggest more people write your State Senator today since, along with Ms. Floren’s vote, it has been sent to the Senate floor (in Greenwich ours is Scott Frantz) and tell them vote No to NPV.” – Frank Salomone Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Livvy Floren, National Popular Vote, NPV
Letter: Fiscal Freedom for CT Wrong to Attack Livvy Floren for Her Support of National Popular Vote
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“I applaud Rep Livvy Floren for having the courage of her convictions and not sticking to the GOP party line. If the Congressional Republicans would do the same, we’d be in a better position to preserve our Republic, the one which Ms. Gladstone claims to hold so dear.” – Sarah Darer Littman Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Fiscal Freedom for CT, Laura Gladstone, Livvy Floren
Fiscal Freedom for CT: Vote NO to NPV!
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“Livvy Floren may want to work on more important voting agendas, like for instance, term limits in the House of Representatives.” – Laura Gladstone, The Fiscal Freedom for CT Team Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Fiscal Freedom for CT, Livvy Floren
Livvy Floren: Voting Should Be Popular…With Everyone
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“In order to encourage civic engagement in the political process while maintaining the sanctity of each and every vote, I believe one person/one vote is an idea whose time has come.” – Livvy Floren Continue Reading →
Filed under: Opinion, Livvy Floren, National Popular Vote, NPV
Thousands of Fish Released in Mianus River during Annual Trout Stocking
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Approximately 3,000 fish are added to the Mianus River annually, which allows local residents to enjoy a good supply. Trout Unlimited, a national, volunteer-run organization, provided the fish. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, DEE, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, Fred Camillo, Livvy Floren, Mianus River, Mike Bocchino, Scott Frantz
State Rep Floren: RTM Should Support BYOGreenwich, Choose to Re-Use
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“The concerned and caring citizens who have worked tirelessly on BYOGreenwich have done their due diligence and earned our support in their effort to protect
our town from blight and other forms of toxic pollution. The time for us to choose to re-use is now.” Continue Reading →