“The non-disclosure of numerous concerns around “deprioritizing” of infrastructure spending in testimonies, mischaracterizations of statements provided by OPM and by the executive director of WestCOG, and not appropriately highlighting opposition statements by local municipal leaders are clearly not isolated incidents.” – Continue Reading →
Tara Restieri
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RESTIERI: Why “Fair Share” Is Wrong for Greenwich
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“Groups like the Regional Planning Association whose long list of donors are a “who’s who” of developers, construction contractors and real-estate investment trusts, fund groups like OCA and DeSegregateCT. Therein lies a real conflict of interest. It is these donors who will ultimately reap the profits of massive “Transit Oriented Development”, “Work Live Ride” and other proposals like HB6633 “Fair Share”, while towns like Greenwich will be guinea pigs for their central planning experiments.” – Tara Restieri Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, CT169Strong, Fair Share, HB 6633, Tara Restieri, Transit Oriented Development, Work Live Ride
Greenwich Community Unites at ‘Better Tomorrow’ Vigil at Arch Street Teen Center
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“Teens often feel intense pressure as we try to balance our academic pursuits, our extracurricular activities and our social lives. As all of us in our community chase success, we often find that doing so may come at the expense of our own happiness and well being.” – Tomas Jasson Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Health, Ally Kernan, Amrutha Nandakumar, Fred Camillo, Giovanna Mozzo, John Hamilton, Liberation Programs
Witherell Board Chair Larry Simon Reappointed to Third Term After Tense RTM Vote
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“We, the RTM, need to vote no to literally save lives. I’m asking you to vote no to prevent any further patient neglect at Nathaniel Witherell.” – Fred Lee, district 1 Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Health, CMMS, Fred Lee, Larry Simon, Nathaniel Witherell, RTM, Sheilah Smith
RESTIERI: Tell your RTM representatives to “Vote No” to reappoint Laurence Simon to Board of The Nathaniel Witherell
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” I am asking for you to send a clear and decisive message to the Board of Directors that Laurence Simon and the rest of the Board be held accountable for their decision making, or lack thereof. ” – Tara Restieri Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Tara Restieri, The Nathaniel Witherell
Yellow Tulip Project: Weekend Bulb Planting is a Reminder There’s Hope. It’s Okay to Seek Help.
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The Yellow Tulip Project aims to smash the stigma that surrounds talking about mental health issues and prevents people from seeking help. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health, Schools, Bridget Carriello, Carina Restrepo, Clare Carroll, Danielle Jean-Guillaume Sittol, Danielle Sittol, Darrin Wigglesworth
P&Z Commission Seek to Balance Neighborhood Stress with Town Needs for Cancer Center
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A neighborhood meeting open to the public is scheduled in the Noble Conference room at Greenwich Hospital on Wednesday, May 18 at 6:00pm. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Health, Real Estate, Arnold Welles, Barry Cohen, Dale Lewis, Dennis Yeskey, Diane Kelly
RESTIERI: Preserve The Future Of Greenwich By Preserving Local Zoning Control
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“Rather than being the result of a new found altruism among developers, the current massive uptick in 8-30g proposals in Greenwich (and other communities) is a result of a realization among developers that the easy money policies of the past decade are likely over, interest rates are rising, and they had better act fast if they want to take advantage of a law that gives them the ability to plow over local zoning boards and cash in on big developments.” – Tara Restieri, Greenwich Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, 8-30g, Tara Restieri
RTM Sense of the Meeting Resolution Approved to “Send a Message” to Hartford on 8-30g
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“The town has failed in all respects. The SOMR is a scare tactic, and only represents 150 people who want to change the only regulation that will provide the affordable housing.” – Joe Pecora Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, 8-30g, Cheryl Moss, Ellen Brennan-Galvin, Fred Camillo, Hector Arzeno, Jane Sprung
Opposing Views on 8-30g Clash at Lengthy Housing Committee Hearing
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SB-169 calls for a re-examination of the state’s affordable housing law 8-30g, which many see as deficient. Continue Reading →