Patrick Collins

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Pride 2025 in Greenwich: Celebrating Shared Humanity

“Today, we come together to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community, a community that is under attack by some of those in power who feel threatened by diversity.
Let us be brave for one another, for this community, and for this country.
Let us look to our leaders and our government to be equally brave.” – Ethan Cooper Continue Reading →

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How to Have a Successful Experience at Holly Hill Transfer Station in the Time of COVID-19

With beaches, parks and school fields closed. And with movies, restaurants, schools and no-essential businesses closed, residents flocked to the Holly Hill Transfer Station on Tuesday. The dump is set up to provide social distancing, not to inconvenience residents. Respect social distancing and efforts of staff trying to move people through efficiently. Continue Reading →

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Diving Into Pay As You Throw Proposal for Municipal Solid Waste in Greenwich

On Monday a workshop format meeting in First Selectman Camillo’s office included discussion on Pay As You Throw. There was discussion of unintended consequences and the possibility of instituting tipping fees for residents and private haulers instead. Continue Reading →

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First Selectman’s Proposed 20-21 Budget: What’s Cut? What’s Funded?

Cuts include police directing traffic on Greenwich Avenue. New would be “Pay As You Throw” at the dump. Residents would not have to pay to to recycle, but would be required to purchase special bags for their trash at local retailers. Continue Reading →

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Plastic Bag Ban is Almost Here; New Plastic Bag Bin Added to Holly Hill

The plastic bag ordinance goes into effect on Sept 12. Businesses who have a supply of plastic bags they haven’t used up can apply for an exemption. A reusable bag drive is being planned and reusable bags are begin discounted at one local grocery store. Continue Reading →

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NEW: Household Hazardous Waste Day, May 6, to Include All Types of Paint

The Town of Greenwich will hold a collection for Household Hazardous Waste on Saturday, May 7, from 8 am to 1 pm at the Island Beach parking lot. New this year: All types of paint will be accepted — oil and latex! Continue Reading →

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