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In 2023 Greenwich Academy purchased 54-acres of vacant land fronting on Glenville Road, Pecksland Road and Riversville Road.
Collazo said last year the Harmony Project served 602 victims of domestic and sexual violence, and responded to 3,078 calls to their 24/7 hotline – (203) 622-0003 – where a counselor will answer and help with crisis intervention, counseling and even emergency shelter and legal guidance as necessary.
“Connecticut has done important work — including passing the Reproductive Freedom Defense Act to protect patients and providers from out-of-state legal attacks and to improve access to services. But those protections only hold if the people we send to Hartford are willing to fight for them. Our current state senator didn’t — he voted against it.” – Jill Oberlander, Candidate for State Senate, 36th District
The Dept of Human Services Fund runs with very littleoverhead, allowing the majority of every donation to stay right here in Greenwich and go directly toward helping our neighbors.
The restaurant space is part of Greenwich Crossing, the $30 million mixed-use commercial and train station revitalization at 2–34 Railroad Avenue. The restaurant use was previously approved for 112 seats in 2023. The applicant has not been able to secure a lease with a nationally prominent restaurant and requested 150 seats including 20 bar seats.
On Saturday, library director Joe Williams; president of the board of trustees of Greenwich Library; Ian Murray, and chairman of the Friends of Greenwich Library, Hilary Martin Lea wrote to library guests and supporters saying the event had been canceled at the last minute following a determination by the Greenwich Fire Marshal that the permit that had been submitted was not acceptable. Continue Reading →
On Thursday, October 8, the Greenwich Conservation Department will host “How Other Towns Are Saving Money on Renewables,” a panel discussion moderated by Beth Evans, Director of Environmental Affairs for the Town of Greenwich. First Selectman Fred Camillo will provide introductory remarks. Continue Reading →
Five Healing Touch practitioners provided individual sessions to 64 students. Students were invited to take a quiet break from the busy school day and experience a gentle, non-invasive approach designed to support relaxation and well-being. Continue Reading →
The Healing Touch Team recently partnered with The Tiny Miracles Foundation to offer complimentary biofield therapy sessions to parents of premature babies at the Salt Cave of Darien. Continue Reading →
“In her roles as chair of Greenwich’s Board of Estimate and Taxation (BET), on the Board of Selectmen, and now on the Representative Town Meeting (RTM), Jill has demonstrated rational assessment, sound judgement, and a willingness to work conscientiously with those who may not always agree with her. We need these qualities in our leaders today more than ever.” – JoAnna Foyle Continue Reading →
“Whether it is local control over planning and zoning, acting with fiscal discipline or addressing our crippling electric rates, Hartford needs Joe’s common sense approach to building consensus.” – Jerry Cincotta Continue Reading →
The displays can be enjoyed through Halloween along with colorful fall plants, pumpkins, gourds and gifts in the retail store including tarot cards, Venus fly traps and candles. Continue Reading →
In discussion about the number of horses allowed on the property, based on today’s feeding standards the CT Dept of Agriculture advises that strict square-footage or acreage caps per animal are outdated. Continue Reading →
“The Town of Greenwich currently issue bonds with only 1-5-year maturities, as close to cash as you can get, yet there is NOT ONE other triple A rated municipality in the state and in the country, including Republican controlled municipalities, that uses short-term municipal bonds to fund long-lived projects, like schools or ice-skating rinks.” – Scott Kalb, Chair, RTM Finance Committee; BET member, 2024-2025 Continue Reading →
The book grew out of my long involvement with Haiti and looks at the country’s history and its relationship with the United States through the very current questions surrounding immigration, ICE, DHS, due process, faith and American values. As you will see, I do not shy away from the difficult choices raised by the Trump Administration’s immigration policies or from what has recently been happening here in Connecticut. Continue Reading →