In 2019 restaurants opened. Houses were demolished. There were parades, plays, contests, graduations, and much more. Continue Reading →
Greenwich Free Press 2019 Year in Photos
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Steve Meskers
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USO Show Troupe Wows Veterans at Redmen’s Hall on Veterans Day 2019
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The USO Show Troup performers travel the world and perform about 500 times a year. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Holiday, Carolyn Iliff, Dave D'Andrea, Fred Camillo, George Chelwick, Kristin Wetherington, Peter LeBeau, Peter Tesei
PHOTOS: Greenwich Schools Convocation Emphasizes Putting Joy Back Into Education
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A theme during convocation 2019 was the impact individual teachers have on students.. Dr. Toni Jone reminded teachers that every day matters and that even remarks made on the first day of school might be remembered by a student in 40 or 50 years. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Brian Wallach, Carol Sutton, Debra Hess, Dr. Toni Jones, Fred Camillo, Gordon Beinstein, Jill Oberlander
Candlelight Vigil in Greenwich Protests Inhumane Treatment of Migrants at Border Camps
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Crowds gathered at Greenwich Town Hall for a “Lights for Liberty” vigil to protest inhumane conditions at southern border camps for migrants. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, #CloseTheCamps, #don'tlookaway, #lightsforligerty, Alex Bergstein, Don't Look Away, Donald Trump, Family Separation
Well Under Budget, Steamboat Rd Scenic Overlook is Celebrated
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The theme of the ribbon cutting for the scenic overlook at the end of Steamboat Road was inclusiveness and accessibility. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Alan Gunzburg, James Michel, Joe Siciliano, John Toner, Peter Tesei, Sean Cardwell, Steamboat Road
Tolls and Taxes Are Hot Topics at League of Women Voters Legislative Luncheon
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“Every time you see an out-of-state license, just know that your current tax dollars are paying for the damage that they do the roads. They’re freeloading off us now.” – State Senator Alex Bergstein Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Alex Bergstein, Fred Camillo, League of Women Voters, Livvy Floren, Steve Meskers
State Rep Steve Meskers (D-150) to Address RMA, Open to the Public
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State Representative Meskers (D-150) will discuss his views on healthcare reform and the proposal to introduce tolls on Connecticut highways. He will also address the energy markets, the budgetary process, and the pros and cons of boosting state revenues by increasing taxes on estates, property, and capital gains. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Government, RMA, Steve Meskers
YWCA Greenwich and March On Greenwich Present “Greenwich Next”
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This is an opportunity to speak with your elected officials about the progress and current state of the legislative agenda. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Alex Bergstein, Fred Camillo, Greenwich Next, Livvy Floren, Steve Meskers
RTM Declines to Vote on Anti-Tolling Resolution, Votes to Postpone Indefinitely
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Dozens spoke out against the anti-tolling resolution, saying the non-partisan RTM should not get involved in state issues. Other disagreed, including Democrats, saying tolls would hurt “the little guy” and be a regressive tax. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Aaron Lenhart, Bob Brady, Candace Garthwaite, Denise Savageau, Doug Wells, Ed Dadakis, Frank Farricker
Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich Announces 51st Youth of the Year Winner, Honors Rebecca Breed as Champion of Youth
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Michael Rincon was honored on Thursday night as the Boys and Girls Club of Greenwich 2019 Youth of the Year. Also honored was Champion of Youth Rebecca Breed. Her family pledged a donation to the Club of $1 Million over the next ten years from the Rebecca Breed Scholarship Foundation. Continue Reading →