“I no longer recognize the Connecticut Republican Party. Trump’s vision for America has already made its way into our state. The Republican candidate for Governor gave Trump’s job performance an “A” and Republicans up and down the ballot have not distanced themselves from the President’s words or deeds.” – Alex Bergstein, Democratic Candidate for State Senate, 36th District Continue Reading →
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PHOTOS: Crowds Flock to Opening of Kindness Rocks Garden at Greenwich Town Hall
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“I want to say thank you to Steven because this year he has given us something to play for – something a little bit extra. He’s given the community something to come together for,” Marinelli said, adding that for the First Selectman and Parks & Rec and other town departments to come together to make the kindness rocks garden happen. “That speaks volumes about what Steven means to us.” – GHS football coach John Marinelli Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Giving, Health, Allyson Buck, Amy Brooks Sudell, Cardinals, Christine Kraninger, Fred Camillo
Founder’s Day Features Unveiling of Restored Feake-Ferris House c1645 in Old Greenwich
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Wednesday, July 18 was Founder’s Day, a tradition in Greenwich since 1947. To mark the occasion the Feake-Ferris House, c1645, which was restored rather than demolished, was open for tours. The owners, Martin and Anna Waters opened their new home, which is connected to the historic one, for the reception. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Anna Waters, Chris Davies, Chris Franco, Coline Jenkins, Davidde Strackbein, Debra Mecky, Feake-Ferris House
Goldrick: Greenwich Republicans Push for Tax Break for their Friends
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“Frantz, Bocchino, Camillo, and Floren are only too eager to hand business owners a tax exemption gift, while increasing the burden of taxation on individuals in the state who are forced to make up the difference.” – Sean Goldrick Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Opinion, Fred Camillo, Livvy Floren, Mike Bocchino, Scott Frantz, Splash Car Wash
Democrat Alex Bergstein Declares Candidacy for State Senate 36th District
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“We can fix our finances, and invest in infrastructure and education to drive economic growth and create jobs. And we can advance Gun Safety, Public Health, the Environment and Women’s Equality.” – Alex Bergstein Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Alex Bergstein, crumb rubber, Greening Our Children, Parity Partnership, Scott Frantz
Thousands of Fish Released in Mianus River during Annual Trout Stocking
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Approximately 3,000 fish are added to the Mianus River annually, which allows local residents to enjoy a good supply. Trout Unlimited, a national, volunteer-run organization, provided the fish. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, DEE, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, Fred Camillo, Livvy Floren, Mianus River, Mike Bocchino, Scott Frantz
Jim Cameron Dissects Connecticut’s Transportation Crisis; Offers Solutions
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Jim Cameron discussed Connecticut’s transit crisis at Riverside Yacht Club on Wednesday evening. He voiced his support for the reintroduction of tolls on the highways, which he said was not a tax, but a user fee, just like a train ticket. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Government, News, Transportation, Jim Cameron, Scott Frantz, Special Transportation Fund
Kaliko to Frantz: Andrew McDonald Eminently Qualified to Be Chief of the CT Supreme Court
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“Andrew McDonald is eminently qualified for Chief of the CT Supreme Court. I know this first hand being a lawyer for 35 years; and having worked with Andrew since he worked in Stamford on the board of finance and later when he served as Governor Malloy’s Counsel.” – Joe Kaliko, Greenwich Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Andrew McDonald, Connectiuct Supreme Court, Joe Kaliko, Scott Frantz
Letter: Justice Andrew McDonald is Connecticut’s Merrick Garland
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“It is inappropriate to hold this position open for political reasons and Senator Frantz should follow Representative Floren’s lead in voting on the merits.” – Joanna Swomley Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Joanna Swomley, Justice Andrew McDonald, Merrick Garland, Scott Frantz
Letter: “Senator Scott Frantz, Please Vote Yes for Justice McDonald”
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“This is a shout out to our Senator Scott Frantz to vote yes in support of Justice McDonald for the reason of his broad experience and qualifications including: 20 years in private practice handling all stages of litigation in federal and state courts at both trial and appellate levels; serving on the Stamford Board of Finance; serving as the Director of Legal Affairs and Corporation Counsel for the City of Stamford; prior to his appointment to the Supreme Court, serving as the General Counsel to the Office of the Governor for CT; serving as a member of the Stamford Board of Representatives where he began his public service career in 1993 and also as a State Senator where he served as the Senate Chairman of the Judiciary Committee for all eight years he was in the General Assembly. Senator Frantz: please vote yes.” Monica Prihoda, RTM District 6 Continue Reading →