This was the kick-off to a season of meetings. Continue Reading →
First Look at Greenwich FY25 Town & Schools Budgets: Special Ed, Pre-K, Zoning Enforcement, Mill Rate, Sidewalks to Tod’s Pt, Pickleball
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Lucy von Brachel
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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
Greenwich Town Clerk Debate: Modernizing and Making Services more Accessible
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Wednesday night’s Zoom-only debate between the candidates for Greenwich Town Clerk was organized by the League of Women Voters. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Jackie Budkins, Lucy von Brachel, town clerk
PHOTOS: YWCA Greenwich’s Walk Against Domestic Violence Draws Record Number
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Hundreds flocked to Bruce Park Sunday morning for the YWCA Greenwich’s Walk the Walk Against Domestic Violence. Domestic violence is the most reported violent crime in the Town of Greenwich. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Health, Volunteering, Bruce Park, Danielle Jean-Guillaume Sittol, David Snyder, Debbie Appelbaum, Demetria Nelson
League of Women Voters Adds Town Clerk Debate to Fall Lineup
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The candidates for Town Clerk are Republican Jackie Budkins (incumbent) and her Democratic challenge, Lucy Von Brachel. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Jackie Budkins, League of Women Voters Greenwich, Lucy von Brachel, town clerk
PHOTOS: Soaking up the Fun at the St Roch’s Feast 2023
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St. Roch’s Feast benefited from beautiful weather on Friday night. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Chickahominy, Dick Kriskey, Greg Loomis, Janet Stone McGuigan, Jill Kelly, Joe Kelly, Kris Herndon
Greenwich Democrats Nominate Slate of Candidates for 2023 Municipal Elections
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Running on a platform focused on protecting property values, supporting Greenwich schools and competent, compassionate governance with all residents in mind, Greenwich Democrats pledged to usher in an era of visionary, forward-looking leadership. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Bill Grad, David Weisbrod, Dawn Fortunato, Donnie Romeo, Elliot Alchek, Janet Stone McGuigan, Joe Huley
Greenwich Democrats Recommend Candidate Slate for 2023 Municipal Elections. “We have a good shot this year.”
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On Wednesday night the nominating committee for Greenwich Democrats recommended a slate of candidates for the November 2023 municipal elections. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Anthony Moor, Bill Grad, David Weisbrod, Dawn Fortunato, Donnie Romeo, Eliot Alchek, Greenwich Democrats
RTM Votes Not to Direct Fire Dept Fees to Affordable Housing Trust Despite Stern Warnings of Possible State Mandates
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Advocates for a portion of Fire Dept review fees going to the town’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund noted that Greenwich is not in compliance with the state requirement towns have 10% of their housing be affordable. They said the town was on borrowed time before mandates are handed down from Hartford. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, 8-30g, affordable housing, affordable housing trust fund, Cheryl Moss, Dan Ozizmir, Ed Dadakis
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 →