Christmas Bells and Holiday Stress
Editorial about Longfellow’s poem “Christmas Bells” and Holiday Street
Editorial about Longfellow’s poem “Christmas Bells” and Holiday Street
Thanksgiving Day is more than eating too much turkey and watching too many football games, although we do not believe you can have an excess of either. Next Thursday as we gather with family and friends, we give thanks. Or at least we say we do. But what are we giving thanks for? And what if we have no family or friends to gather with or no turkey for the table? read more...
Greenwich is fortunate to have two highly accomplished candidates running for the highest elective office in the town, that of First Selectman. While each brings considerable experience to the table, we believe that Fred Camillo is the standout choice. read more...
Editorial about the month of October and enjoying it in Greenwich
Editorial about the BET Chair appointing a committee that does not conform to its rules
We nearly had a “stop the presses” moment this week. As we were preparing to print the paper, we received late word that Weeks Marine, of New Jersey, had pulled their permit from consideration at next week’s Stamford Harbor Management Commission meeting.
Meeks Marine had filed a permit to construct a fixed mooring field that, if completed, would have allowed six 150-foot long by 40 feet wide industrial barges to be moored simultaneously within a mile of Tod’s Point. The barges were meant to carry raw materials used to produce cement and asphalt at O&G Industries’ facility in Stamford. read more...
There are a many serious topics facing our community, our state, and our nation. Often, we address those affecting Greenwich in this space and give our opinion. Such was the case last week when we supported the Board of Estimate and Taxation’s proposal to explain fully and publicly what happened during the 2017 election cycle. It is the best course of action to restore faith and confidence in the board and its members. read more...
Did you see the unscheduled fireworks at Town Hall earlier this week? We’re talking about members of the Board of Estimate and Taxation (BET) who put on quite a display for all to see. The normally staid members put on a performance that reminded us of lessons we all should have learned in kindergarten, namely, how to handle mistakes. read more...
Twice earlier this week, we gathered together as a community to remember and honor all those who died during the horrific terrorist attacks 18 years ago. Both gatherings, the one in Cos Cob Park and the other at the Glenville Fire House, were poignant, solemn and respectful. They serve as touchstones to a time of raw emotion and hurt. read more...
It all began when Dan Badger, a Greenwich Land Trust (GLT) Board Member and his wife, Mariette, went to Nantucket and saw how much open space their land trust had preserved. When they returned home from their trip, Mariette immediately gathered people from Greenwich Land Trust, local garden clubs, and other friends at her home. She declared it was critical that everyone come together to help Greenwich Land Trust raise money with a benefit in order to preserve the open space that contributes to the natural resources, historical character, and scenic beauty of Greenwich. read more...