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Connecticut’s November Races Come Into Focus as Fazio Nominated by GOP to Challenge Lamont

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Ryan Fazio won the Connecticut GOP nomination to challenge incumbent Democratic Governor Ned Lamont. Republicans rallied behind Fazio after New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart suspended her campaign following news of her alleged misuse of a city issued p-card, and Betsy McCaughey dropped out of the race after failing to secure enough delegates to force a primary. Democratic Governor Ned Lamont is seeking a historic third consecutive term. Both Senator Fazio and Governor Lamont call Greenwich home. Continue Reading →

Filed under: Government, Amy Orser, Betsy McCaughey, CT Republican Convention, Erin Stewart, Josh Elliott, Ned Lamont, Ryan Fazio

State Announces $8 Million in Grants to Remediate Former Honda Dealership on Mason Street

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The developer, the plaintiff in a lawsuit against the Town of Greenwich, owns six parcels of land on Mason Street including the former Honda dealership, with its history of car dealers including Studebaker and Pontiac. They paid a total of $21 million for all the parcels, and given the history of use, all acknowledged that remediation would be necessary. Continue Reading →

Filed under: Business, Government, Real Estate, 8-30g, Caspi, Honda, Mason Street, Ned Lamont

Greenwich Officials React to Passage of HB 8002 in CT House & Senate

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“We all agree that Connecticut needs more housing, and I very much appreciate the efforts of our Governor and colleagues in the House to reach out to and work with mayors, first selectmen from both sizes of the aisle, CCM and the COGs to eliminate the most conflicting parts of the bill. However I believe that the new bill requires input from the public. We can not build public trust by sidelining the public. – Hector Arzeno, (D-151) Continue Reading →

Filed under: Government, Real Estate, 8-30g, affordable housing, DesegregateCT, Fair Share, HB 8002, Hector Arzeno

CT Governor Lamont Headlines Large No Kings Protest on Greenwich Ave

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“Get your damn masks off. What are you so afraid of, ICE? We’re saying you’re not allowed in our court houses, you’re not arresting anybody. Please, get your kids to school. Tell them they can get to school safely. We have people at every front door at the schools if ICE shows up, saying, ‘Not here in Connecticut. Not allowed.'” – CT Governor Ned Lamont Continue Reading →

Filed under: Government, #NoKings, Dan Edelstein, Greenwich Avenue, Havemeyer building, Hector Arzeno, Indivisible Greenwich, Jim Himes

Milestone Reached: YWCA Greenwich Breaks Ground on Renovation and Addition

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Officials including Governor Ned Lamont joined YWCA Greenwich leadership and the project team to mark the start of a major renovation and 15,000+ sq ft addition to the front of the 50-year-old building at 259 East Putnam Ave. Continue Reading →

Filed under: Around Town, Giving, Volunteering, A.P. Construction Company, Building for our Future Campaign, Erik A. Kaeyer AIA, Fred Camillo, Hector Arzeno

Governor Lamont to High School Students: Get Good Grades and Receive Automatic Admission To Several Colleges and Universities

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Governor Ned Lamont is reminding Connecticut’s high school students that if they earn good grades, they can receive automatic admission to several public and private colleges and universities under a recently launched state program that simplifies the process of seeking higher education. Continue Reading →

Filed under: Government, Schools, Albertus Magnus College, Central Connecticut State University, Common App, Eastern Connecticut State University, Goodwin University, Mitchell College

CT Officials React to Approval of Congressional Republicans’ Budget Bill

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“This bill is going to have devastating impacts on millions of Americans for years to come and was passed for the sole purpose of giving tax cuts to millionaires and billionaires. It will amount to a massive income transfer from the poorest and most vulnerable Americans to the wealthiest.” – Governor Ned Lamont Continue Reading →

Filed under: Government, Jim Himes, Ned Lamont, Richard Blumenthal