The Greenwich Crew Women’s Varsity 8 team, winners of the Prince Philip Challenge Trophy at Henley Royal Regatta in England earlier this month, were honored at Greenwich Town Hall. Continue Reading →
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Lamont Visits Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich for Lightning Round of “Are you smarter than your Governor?”
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At the Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich Governor Ned Lamont played a lightening round of “Are you smarter than your Governor?” with a group of middle schoolers. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Don Palmer, George Fox, Megan Sweeney, Nancy Risman, Ned Lamont, Rachel Khanna, Steve Meskers
Bond Commission in Hartford Approves $6.5 for Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich Renovations
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At the Clubhouse, critical infrastructure has not been addressed in the building in over 50 years. Plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and security systems are all outdated. Safety and security systems will all be updated for the well-being of children and staff. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich, Cristina Vittoria, Fred Camillo, Hector Arzeno, Matt Ritter, Rachel Khanna, Steve Meskers
Greenwich Marks Juneteenth Holiday with Featured Speakers Bobby Walker Jr, Rev Thomas Nins and Elected Officials
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“Learn how efforts around the country to stop teaching various topics in American history because of how it makes some people feel is actually denial of our greatest opportunity to honor all of those who came before us and to unite to build a better future for all that come after us.” – Bobby Walker Jr Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Holiday, Bobby Walker Jr, Fred Camillo, Hector Arzeno, Janet Stone McGuigan, Juneteenth, Rachel Khanna
RTM Votes Not to Direct Fire Dept Fees to Affordable Housing Trust Despite Stern Warnings of Possible State Mandates
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Advocates for a portion of Fire Dept review fees going to the town’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund noted that Greenwich is not in compliance with the state requirement towns have 10% of their housing be affordable. They said the town was on borrowed time before mandates are handed down from Hartford. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, 8-30g, affordable housing, affordable housing trust fund, Cheryl Moss, Dan Ozizmir, Ed Dadakis
Powerful Vietnam Veterans Event in Greenwich: Thank You and Welcome Home
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The year 2023 marks the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War. There were 24 men from Greenwich who lost their lives there. On Monday 90 veterans attended an event in their honor. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Holiday, Dean Gamanos, Ed Fox, Ed Vick, Edward Vick, Fred Camillo, Hector Arzeno, Kyle Silver
Greenwich Election Workers Shown Appreciation at Well Attended Event Hosted by Registrars of Voters
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Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas attend the event. She said this past Tuesday a snow storm coincided with 3 special elections and she was concerned about getting poll workers to their locations. “In West Hartford, for example, they had to partner with the Dept of Public Works and have plows go pick up the poll workers to get them there on time.” Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Fred DeCaro, Hector Arzeno, Jackie Budkins, Mary Hegarty, Rachel Khanna, Ryan Fazio, Stephanie Thomas
Greenwich Delegation to Host Legislative Preview Session
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Elected officials include State Senator Ryan Fazio (R-36), State Rep Hector Arzeno (D-151), State Re Steve Meskers (D-150) and State Rep Rachel Khanna (D-149). Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Hector Arzeno, legislative preview, Rachel Khanna, Ryan Fazio, Steve Meskers
“Check Your Unconscious Biases about Veterans” – Female Colonel USAF Commander
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“As a woman who has served 27 years in the Air Force, I am often mistaken for the civilian spouse of my military husband. Unconscious biases – we assume that men are service members.” – USAF Commander, Col Amanda Evans Continue Reading →
Filed under: Holiday, Alan Clair, American Legion Post 29, bagpipe, Brunswick School, Colonel Amanda Evans, community walk, DAR
Some Introspection after Anticipated Red Wave Falters in Greenwich
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“The takeaway from this is that the new Republican party is even more energized against this establishment.” – Carl Higbie Continue Reading →