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 Plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and security systems are all outdated.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 →
Steve Meskers
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Trio of GHS Students Fight Back against Food Allergies with Legislation and Invention
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Three Greenwich High School students who are too familiar with the dangers of food allergies are taking a two-pronged approach to making a difference. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Schools, food allergies, Food Allergy Research & Education, Greenwich High School, Hartford, Jason Linde, Lilia Vine
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
Big Turnout at Greenwich Pride Event Marks Decades of Progress though “The arc does not always bend toward justice”
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“We stand here with our neighbors and our families, our beautiful children who deserve to grow up in a world that is free from hate and discrimination. We stand together to create a message of love and acceptance. And rainbows.” – Alison Steinberg Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Holiday, Allison Steinberg, Christ Church, Drew Marzullo, Fred Camillo, Hector Arzeno, Janet Stone McGuigan
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
Mural Maybe? P&Z Says Town Reg Considers Proposed Old Greenwich Mural an Illegal Sign
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“Public art under this policy is defined as works of art in all artistic disciplines and media that are visually and physically accessible on public property within the Town.” – Greenwich Public Art Policy Continue Reading →
Filed under: Arts, Business, Government, Real Estate, Andrew Melillo, Carolyn Petersen, Janet Stone McGuigan, Margarita Alban
Boys & Girls Club 2023 Awards Night Sparkles: GHS 11 Grader is Youth of the Year
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On Tuesday night the Boys & Girls Club held its annual awards night to a record crowd of over 400. The 2023 Youth of the Year Recipient was Jada Brewington. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Giving, Volunteering, Alex Flook, Annette Wilson, Chief Joseph McHugh, Corey Paris, Cristina Vittoria
Supporters of Greenwich Public Schools Rally at Town Hall, Max Out Meeting Room Capacity at Final BET Budget Hearing
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On Thursday Dan Ozizmir and Pete Mynarski explained the “Rainy Day” fund. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Schools, BET, Dan Ozizmir, Dan Quigley, Fred Camillo, James Waters
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 →