Category: GDTC Newsletters
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A community yearning for calm
And the courage to take a stand Across this country and right here in Greenwich, people are exhausted and stressed by a relentless barrage of national news. Every day seems to bring a new reason to be anxious, angry, or afraid and it has taken a toll on our sense of community. What many of us…
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A new era of leadership
Early success: The Old Greenwich School project On January 7, a historic shift took place in our Town Hall.For only the second time in a century, Democrats on the Board of Estimate and Taxation (BET) hold the chairmanship—and the crucial tie-breaking vote. With this new leadership comes the responsibility of managing our town’s budget. But…
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We will not be silent
Special Edition “History will be unforgiving to those who capitulate to this immoral criminal administration.”—Jim Himes We condemn in the strongest possible terms the escalating violence in Minneapolis, and in cities across this country, involving masked and heavily armed federal agents. The deployment of thousands of immigration agents, including ICE and Border Patrol personnel, has created an…
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Are we safe crossing the street in Greenwich?
A commuter and high school student were hit by cars recently, while they were walking on roadways where people have already died. Can’t our town government do better? Last month, a young man told the Board of Selectmen that he was hit by a car near the Old Greenwich Train Station. He lived to tell…
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Being heard shouldn’t be this hard
It’s about the process Residents who want to bring a concern or request before the Board of Selectmen (BOS) should expect a clear, accessible process. That’s not what we have today. Until recently, BOS meetings included public comment opportunities for people in the room. But, after a recent change instituted by First Selectman Fred Camillo, that…
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New year, new era
Quiet ceremony marks a seismic shift on town finance board The gavel changed hands yesterday in a way we’ve seen only twice in a century. Now, Democrats hold the chairmanship and the tie-breaking vote on the town finance board, the Board of Estimate and Taxation (BET). Back in November, voters roundly rejected partisanship and a lack…
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Presents under the Greenwich tree
These are a few of our favorite things Greenwich has so much to offer us all, so during this holiday season, we thought we’d reflect on a few of our favorite things. Yes there are so many more, from Tod’s Point to the Town Party. But we can’t put everything under the tree, so here are just a…
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Rink task force backs ‘modified flip’
Special Report In a welcome display of collaboration and civic commitment, the Hamill Rink Task Force voted unanimously last evening to recommend a “modified flip” for the new rink at Morlot Park. The decision follows nine months of work and a comprehensive review of professional cost estimates for the three finalist locations, as well as an…
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Two pioneering Democrats step down from RTM
Stone and Krasnor leave big shoes Two women whose names have been synonymous with public service for half a century are closing their chapters on the Greenwich Representative Town Meeting (RTM). District 5’s Lucy Krasnor, retiring after 46 years, and District 10’s Louisa Stone, whose first term began in 1971, leave behind a rare legacy of perseverance, institutional memory,…
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Voter turnout signals a new chapter for Greenwich
A shift that points to rising engagement and room to grow The 2025 municipal election delivered results that should energize anyone who cares about civic engagement. For the first time in Greenwich history, more registered Democrats voted in our town elections than Republicans. That milestone reflects real momentum: stronger outreach, broader interest in local issues, and…