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The Greenwich Fire Dept held a swearing in ceremony on Thursday for five new members. Fire Chief Joseph McHugh introduced the men and First Selectman Fred Camillo, who serves as fire commissioner, swore in each new member. Continue Reading →
Commissioner Mary Jenkins said, “The building there now has sky and space and air around it. And frankly with two distinct, contemporary taller buildings, it looks to me like a Tudor sandwich.”
Commenting on the two additional buildings, Arn Welles said, “They seem out of place with the original ones. You’ve got those enormous, I’d call them space windows, they look like spaceships.” Continue Reading →
“Use what you have been given. The education, the opportunities, the experiences, and go live your life. Create, dream and explore it. Just as ducklings must stop following and learn to soar on their own, we must stop waiting for someone else to show us the way.” – Joell Molina Continue Reading →
June 16 designated was Poll Worker Appreciation Day and about 125 poll workers attended an outdoor dinner on the patio of town hall in their honor. Continue Reading →
Keynote speaker Ali Morgan, DEI practitioner and education coach, emphasized that “the talk” with children about inclusion and navigating racism is not a one-time perfect conversation, but rather a series of moments.
“It’s a question at the dinner table, or in the car. It’s a comment after school, or a moment of confusion or discomfort…How we respond in those moments is ultimately what matters.” Continue Reading →
The awards will be presented on Wednesday, March 4 at a cocktail reception and celebration starting at 5:30pm at Greenwich Country Club. Get your tickets today. Continue Reading →
The event was attended by US Congressman Jim Himes, the Board of Selectmen and most of the Greenwich delegation. Speakers from Greenwich Communities, (formerly known as the Housing Authority of the Town of Greenwich) included the head of the board of directors, Sam Romeo and executive director, Tony Johnson. Continue Reading →
At Bosco’s in Old Greenwich Democrats were joyful their party wrested control of the all-powerful finance board, the Board of Estimate and Taxation, and its chairmanship that comes with a tie-breaking vote. At Townhouse in central Greenwich, Republican First Selectman said he was honored to have won a fourth term along with running mates Lauren Rabin and Jackie Budkins. Continue Reading →
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. On Tuesday the YWCA Greenwich Harmony Project held their annual community candlelight vigil, where they also honored Demetria Nelson, LCSW, with their purple ribbon award. Ms Nelson is the Commissioner of the Greenwich Dept of Human Services. She has worked tirelessly to support Greenwich’s most vulnerable residents including clients of the YWCAs Harmony Project. YWCA Greenwich President and CEO Mary Lee Kiernan said the gathering supported both survivors of domestic abuse and their families, as well as honor those who lost their lives to domestic violence in Connecticut over the past year. Continue Reading →
“My dedication to service began long before I held public office. When my family moved to Greenwich 25 years ago, I joined the Newcomer’s Club and co-chaired the children’s committee. That led to serving on the Parkway School PTA and the RTM. In every role, I’ve focused on the same things: listening, bringing people together, and getting things done.” – Rachel Khanna Continue Reading →