After the lengthy BOE public hearing, the board voted 6-2 to reject the First Selectman Charter Change Committee proposal to alter the composition of the BOE. Continue Reading →
BOE Opines on Charter Change Proposal: They Don’t Like it
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Peter Tesei
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Greenwich Becomes a “Sister City” to Hangzhou in China
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There is hope the “sister city” pairing will provide great opportunities in the future not only for Greenwich and Hangzhou but for greater cooperation between China and the United States in general. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Government, China, CT Hedge Fund Association, First Selectman's Economic Advisory Committee, Greenwich, Hangzhou, Jeffery Mead
Abilis Raises over $400,000 at Its 65th Anniversary Gala
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Abilis, a non-profit organization that provides services and supports for over 700 individuals with special needs and their families, announced today that its Spring for Abilis Gala, held May 6 at the Tamarack Country Club in Greenwich, raised over $400,000. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Health, Abilis, Adriana Ospina, Brett Walkow, Margot Michalski, Martha Perry, Peter Tesei
Greenwich Tree Conservancy Branches Out to Bruce Park
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“If you go to the park first, you capture the soul of a place.” Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Bruce Park, Bruce Spaman, Greenwich Tree Conservancy, JoAnn Messina, Leslie Lee, Livvy Floren, Mary Hull
PHOTOS: Greenwich Chamber of Commerce Celebrates 100 Years, Honors Local “Heroes”
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2017 Greenwich Chamber honorees were Sue Rogers of the Junior League, Jeb Fiorita of Val’s, Jack Moffly of Moffley Media, and three emergency services workers, Adam Jakubowski, Jeffrey Morris and Kara Schiff. Leslie Yager, founder/editor of Greenwich Free Press received the R. Michael Dunne Quality of Life Award for her dedication to covering hyper-local Greenwich news. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Police & Fire, Wine & Spirits, Adam Jakubowski, Frank McBrearity, Fred Wilms, Greenwich Chamber of Commerce, Greenwich Fire Chief Peter Siecenski
Greenwich’s Dept of Social Services Officially to Change Their Name
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“Our new name reflects the broad impact the department has on identifying and advocating for action on critical social, public health and safety issues, such as opioid abuse and youth development, that have an impact on all Greenwich residents.” – Barbara Nolan Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Health, Dept of Human Services, Dept of Social Services, Greenwich Town Hall, Peter Tesei, Town of Greenwich
Laughter and Tears at Greenwich Schools 33rd Annual Distinguished Teacher Awards
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There were many meaningful and touching anecdotes shared by both nominators and teachers at Tuesday’s 33rd annual Distinguished Teacher award ceremony. The even twas held at the performing arts center at Greenwich High School. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Barbara Oppedisano, Bridget Suvansri, Cynthia Sherwin, Diane Taylor, Distinguished Teacher Awards, Erin Randall, Greenwich Public Schools
PR Agency Pitches Greenwich Economic Advisory Committee on Re-Branding for Town
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Representatives from public relations firm, the Lou Hammond Group, made a presentation at town Hall on Wednesday to the First Selectman’s Economic Advisory Committee for a possible re-branding campaign. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Government, Lifestyle, Barry Sternlicht, First Selectman's Advisory Committee, Jim Aiello, Lou Hammond Group, Peter Tesei
Greenwich Housing Prices: Recalibration or Business as Usual?
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A Bloomberg.com report says the Greenwich housing market “jolted awake” in the first quarter of 2017 in tandem with a rising stock market and house price reductions averaging 7.9 percent. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Government, Real Estate, Barry Sternlicht, Bloombeg.com, Greenwich Association of Realtors, Greenwich real estate, Lou Hammond
Greenwich Historical Society Officially Launches Construction Phase of Newly Reimagined Campus
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On Sunday the Reimagine the Greenwich Historical Society Campaign kicked off the construction phase of the $18.5 million program with a celebration at the Bush-Holley House campus. Continue Reading →