Fred Camillo

GREENWICH — Greenwich’s top elected official said he opposes a new state law that mandates municipalities set up commissions to investigate rent disputes between landlords and tenants. The law was passed and signed into law by Gov. Ned Lamont in April. But Greenwich has taken no action, said...

With the end of the most recent legislative session, we saw success in stopping bad legislation aimed at eroding local control of zoning. These proposed bills would not have resolved the lack of affordable housing in Connecticut. There is no question that affordable housing is of vital interest to support the economy in Connecticut. We just seek local solutions to address this issue, not state mandates. We also know that the effort to stop such legislation and protect local infrastructure, schools and the environment will need to continue as there will be an ongoing effort to push state mandated zoning legislation in future sessions. Our mission will continue to endeavor to protect local autonomy as well as to continue to strive to attain the 10 percent affordable housing mandate.

The recent Board of Estimate and Taxation public hearing brought out many residents who shared their support, concern, and questions about the many projects before the finance board. This was a wonderful example of citizen participation in local government. At this time, I would like to respond to a few people who made public (and private ) comments about a few of the capital projects in the first selectman’s capital budget.

Last Thursday afternoon, the major tree supporters of the Town of Greenwich gathered in front of Town Hall to pay homage to Cheryl Dunson, retiring president of the Greenwich Tree Conservancy (GTC). Standing beneath the branches of a pin oak tree planted on the front lawn the year the Tree Conservancy was founded 15 years ago, First Selectman Fred Camillo read his “Certificate of Special Recognition” to Dunson, citing “her dedication to and advocacy for the Greenwich Tree Conservancy which she helped co-found in January 2007, and served as vice president and president during her 15-year tenure.”

Every January, the first selectman presents his proposed municipal budget at Town Hall, followed by a presentation from the Board of Education on its budget and a public hearing. This year, because of the recent surge of COVID-19 in town, the Jan. 25 presentation will be virtual — as it...

The following was sent out by First Selectman Fred Camillo’s office today. The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory, effective at midnight tonight, Thursday, January 6, and continuing until noon tomorrow, Friday, January 7. According to the National Weather Service, four to six inches of snow...

GREENWICH — After taking the oath for his second term as Greenwich’s top elected official, First Selectman Fred Camillo reflected on the unprecedented events of the past two years that impacted the town and the world. “It was a difficult two years, but there’s an old saying that ‘within every...