Greenwich Parks and Recreation Foundation establishes Hamilton Avenue Hoops Fund with an initial $50,000 goal. Continue Reading →
Greenwich Honors David D’Andrea and Launches “A Court for Life” Campaign at Hamilton Avenue
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Scott Frantz
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RTM Rejects Gift of George HW Bush Statue
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The statue was proposed to be located in a circle outside the entrance to the Havemeyer building where today there is a tree. After a motion to postpone indefinitely was unsuccessful, a motion on the substitute resolution to accept the statute gift failed: 81 yes, 110 no, 5 abstentions. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Bush statue, Cheryl Moss, Fred Camillo, Genny Krob, George HW Bush, Havemeyer building, Lucy von Brachel
Camillo Shares Proposal for Illuminated Bush Statue & Fountain with HDC: To “liven up the Avenue a little bit”
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First Selectman Camillo told the Historic District Commission there were plans in the works to re-dedicate the triangular memorial park outside the historic post office building on Greenwich Ave, which was “crying out for a little bit of enhancement.” Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Anne Alexander, Fred Camillo, George HW Bush, Jenny Larkin, John Nelson, Memorial Plaza Park
Victories Across the Board Go to Republicans in Nov 5 Municipal Election
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Republicans won the race for First Selectman, Tax Collector, and Town Clerk. The also won back control of the BET. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Beth Krumeich, Carmella Budkins, Charlie Glazer, David Weisbrod, Fred Camillo, Heather brown, Heather Smeriglio
Bergstein: Personal Attacks are Full of Malice and Misrepresentation
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“Unfortunately, a few days before our public conversations last week, a small organization called ‘No Tolls CT,’ funded by your former State Senator, Scott Frantz and his wife Icy, seized the opportunity to target me politically.” – State Senator Alex Bergstein Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Opinion, Alex Bergstein, Icy Frantz, No Tolls CT, Scott Frantz, tolls
Democratic State Senator Elect Bergstein Talks Tolls, Pensions, Social Services at Town Hall Meeting
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Bergstein’s next community conversation in Greenwich is scheduled for Jan 24, 2019 and ideally, future meetings will have a theme and be scheduled quarterly. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Alex Bergstein, Greenwich Town Hall, Ned Lamont, Scott Frantz
PHOTOS: Veterans Day Patriotic Walk & Ceremony Mark 100 Years Since World War I
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The 6th annual patriotic community walk on Veterans Day marked 100 years since the end of World War I, which was the topic of remarks by keynote speaker Dean Gamanos. Commander of the American Legion Peter LeBeau talked about Greenwich’s Col Raynal Bolling, whose likeness is immortalized in a statue outside the Havemeyer building. Bolling was the first high-ranking officer of the United States Army to be killed in combat in World War I.
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Filed under: Holiday, Adity Malhotra, Alex Bergstein, Arman Malhotra, Armistice Day, Ben Levine, Cos Cob Riders, David Levine
PHOTOS: Frantz vs Bergstein Too Close to Call. Camillo, Meskers Victorious
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In local races, Republican State Rep for district 150 Mike Bocchino was defeated by challenger, Democrat Steve Meskers. Republican incumbent Fred Camillo in district 151 fended off a challenge from Greenwich mom of four Laura Kostin. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Alex Bergstein, Fred Camillo, Gracie McCooee, Greenwich Senior Center, Laura Kostin, Livvy Floren, Mike Bocchino
Letter: Bergstein Is an Independent Thinker and Smart Problem Solver
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“I am proud to be from a state that has traditionally put forward qualified candidates regardless of affiliation. That means taking a close, careful look at voting records and qualifications. I encourage all to renew that effort, especially in these divisive times.” – Ann Sawyer, Old Greenwich Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Alex Bergstein, Scott Frantz
Letter: Paid Family Leave Would Make CT More Appealing and Competitive
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“Reviewed this year by the Finance and Labor Committees SB-01/HB5387 The Paid Family Leave Act is a key piece of legislation that will make Connecticut more appealing and competitive. We are currently the outlier; all our neighboring states already have versions of state wide paid leave in place.” – Lorelei O’Hagan Continue Reading →