To the people of Greenwich, thank you.
Thank you for once again placing your trust and confidence in me to serve you and to represent our Town for the next two years.
We have pledged to address many issues these past six years, and, working with many of you, we have succeeded in delivering on many of them. Nevertheless, there is work that remains to be done.
As I begin my fourth term in office as the First Selectman of Greenwich, I am excited to continue working with our public safety officials to cement our position as the safest town in Connecticut.
I also look forward to getting some long-awaited projects finished and others started. Among them are the continued redevelopment of our waterfront and the improvements to several key intersections and pedestrian routes—projects that will enhance safety, improve access, and preserve the charm that makes Greenwich unique. These will be visible within the next two years, and I will ensure residents receive regular updates as milestones are reached.
Greenwich is proud of its heritage. It’s a town, not a city—a community that treasures its character, history, and civic spirit. At the same time, we look ahead with optimism and innovation, ensuring that as we modernize infrastructure and improve services, we do so without losing what defines us.
With a new BET, I hope to forge a strong working partnership that includes the continued pursuit of public-private collaborations and grants to help give taxpayers a break while completing these projects efficiently and responsibly.
While progress has never come without challenges, our collaborative approach will turn obstacles into opportunities and opposition into consensus. Because we have met these challenges together, we are now positioned to accelerate the work ahead.
As always, I’ll hit the ground running on December 1 with the same energy and enthusiasm I had on December 1, 2019.
Greenwich never rests on its laurels, nor will it be satisfied with its current high rankings in all of the important categories.
As the late, great Vince Lombardi once said, one should always shoot for perfection. You may not attain it, but along the way, you will catch excellence.
That has been, and will continue to be, the Greenwich Way.
Forever grateful, Fred
Fred Camillo serves as the First Selectman in Greenwich
