“The Town has a history of looking at the whole application, not just bid price. In 1991, I was part of Greenwich Recycling Company that bid on the Town recycling contract. We were outbid, but the Town went with us as we were all local guys who formed the company and also added some features that the top bidder did not.” – Fred Camillo Continue Reading →
Mike Bocchino
Recent Posts
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
Old Greenwich Festival at Binney Park Rejected by Parks & Rec Board
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Board members and residents complained the event was commercial, that the vendors weren’t local and that Binney Park was intended for passive recreation. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Binney Park, Friends of Binney Park, Liz Tommasino, Mike Bocchino, Nancy Chapin, Peter Uhry, Scott Johnson
Public Hearing: After 7 Lost Years, Community Urges Regulatory Agencies to Proceed with WMS Field Remediation
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The community turned out in force to endorse Langan’s proposed Alternative #2 for removal of two feet of soil. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Schools, Sports, AECOM, artificial turf, chlorinated solvents, Clare Kilgallen, contaminated soil
Veterans Blast Hamill Rink User Committee: “There Will Be Hell to Pay”
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Francia Alvarez said there has been talk in the RTM about the Housing Authority’s interest in developing affordable housing in the area of McKinney Terrace, which abuts Eugene Morlot Park to the north and might potentially share the access road. McKinney Terrace is housing for elderly and disabled and is run by the Housing Authority.
“Is that driveway going to provide access if it were to move forward putting in housing in the area?” she asked. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Sports, Al Monelli, Bill Drake, Brent Brower, Byram Neighborhood Association, Byram Veteans Association, David Wold
Following Emotional Hearing, Board of Education Votes on Combo of Engineered Natural Grass and Artificial Turf at CMS
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Passions were high during the public comment portion of the BOE meeting where several men, mostly coaches and teachers, spoke in favor of synthetic turf. The BOE voted 6-1-1 in favor of Option 4. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Sports, artificial turf, Carl Higbie, Central Middle School, Christina Downey, Cos Cob Park, Dom Casamassima
Camillo: Horton Wrong to Insinuate I Will Hand out Jobs to Friends
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“Merit, inclusion, civic pride, ideas, and passion will be at the center of the administration, not identity politics.” – Fred Camillo Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, First Selectman, Fred Camillo, Mike Bocchino
Victories Across the Board Go to Republicans in Nov 5 Municipal Election
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Republicans won the race for First Selectman, Tax Collector, and Town Clerk. The also won back control of the BET. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Beth Krumeich, Carmella Budkins, Charlie Glazer, David Weisbrod, Fred Camillo, Heather brown, Heather Smeriglio
Bocchino: Jim Cameron’s Trolls and Zombies Comment is Belittling and Insulting
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“Tolls are a TAX, nothing more. Mr. Cameron can call it a user fee or anything else. He can call us Zombies and Trolls or whatever makes him feel adequate because the people of CT understand it’s simply another TAX.” – Mike Bocchino, Former State Rep. 150th District Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Mike Bocchino
Bocchino Says Thanks for the Memories, Bids Farewell
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“Thank you for the opportunity to serve you. I will always treasure that time. I’d like to give special thanks to my family, especially my wife Shannon and my two sons, Michael and Sean, whose love and support over the years has meant more to me than anyone will ever know. Ladies and gentleman, Elvis has left the building.” – Mike Bocchino Continue Reading →