Missy Wolfe, author of The Hidden History of Colonial Greenwich, details the strategies and setbacks of creating Greenwich in colonial America’s First Period. Continue Reading →
Missy Wolfe to Speak at RMA on Aug 29
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RMA to Host Dennis Corcoran, Author of ‘Induction Day at Cooperstown’
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Teacher, author, historian, and baseball fan, Corcoran will talk about the origins and history of the Hall of Fame museum and its election process.
He will discuss how the ceremony on induction day has evolved since 1939. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Sports, Baseball Hall of Fame, Cooperstown, Dennis Corcoran, RMA
Dr. Jill Gildea Addresses Retired Men’s Association on Trends in Education
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Dr. Jill Gildea addressed the Retired Men’s Association of Greenwich to discuss various educational programs at the Greenwich Public Schools. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Audrey Thalheim, Dr. Jill Gildea, Greenwich Public Schools, RMA
Alisyn Camerota to Address RMA: “A Television Journalist’s Struggle for Truth”
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An outspoken proponent of First Amendment Rights, Alisyn Camerota, journalist and anchor of CNN’s morning show “New Day,” will discuss what it’s like to be a journalist in today’s hyper-charged world of broadcast news, addressing what is “truth,” and the daily struggles of journalists to get it right in a ratings-driven climate. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, #MeToo, Alisyn Camerota, Amanda Wakes Up, CNN, RMA
Tesei Shares Ideas with RMA to Make Downtown Greenwich More of a Destination
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First Selectman Peter Tesei’s visions for Greenwich include upgrading public infrastructure and public-private partnerships to make Greenwich Plaza gateway, open up the waterfront and upgrade Roger Sherman Baldwin Park. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Board of Education, Erin Stewart, Greenwich Harbor, Havemeyer building, Havemeyer field, Lieutenant Governor
RMA Featured Speaker Katie DeLuca: Planning for Greenwich’s Future
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Among other issues that will be addressed are over-development, traffic congestion, affordable and diverse housing, maintenance of public facilities, and protection of the environment. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Katie DeLuca, POCD, RMA
RMA Speaker to Address History of Jewish Community in Greenwich
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Historical Society Guest Curator Dr. Ann Meyerson to Speak on the History and Impact of the Jewish Community in Greenwich Continue Reading →
Filed under: Arts, Dr. Ann Meyerson, Greenwich Historical Society, RMA
RMA Wednesday Talk Topic: Was Dropping the Atomic Bomb on Japan Justified?
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Local historian and popular speaker on subjects of political and military history, Arthur Gottlieb will address the enduring question: Was using these weapons constituted a necessary step to end the war and avert even greater casualties — or a needless and disproportionate war crime, possibly amounting to genocide. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Arthur Gottlieb, Atmoci bomb, Hiroshima and Nagasaki, RMA
October 25 at the RMA: Lincoln Millstein “Dramatic Changes Inside the Turbulent World of Newspapers”
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Dramatic changes are taking place in the industry to meet the current challenges and who better to address and explain these changes and challenges than the Oct 25 RMA speaker, Lincoln Millstein. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Hearst, Lincoln MIllstein, Retired Men's Assocation, RMA
RMA to Host John Blankley Talk: In Defense of Connecticut
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Blankley will offer a realistic and nuanced assessment of life, opportunity and challenges in modern day Connecticut. Continue Reading →