Andy Blye

Connecticut, Phoenix

Local Government Reporter at Greenwich Time

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As Trump suspends refugee program, CT service providers struggle

1 week ago | ctinsider.com | Joshua Eaton |Andy Blye

NEW HAVEN - It took three years of paperwork and vetting for Rajabi, his wife and five children to gain refugee status allowing him to come to the United States from Afghanistan, where he worked in construction for the U.S. embassy. But they almost didn't make it to their new home in New Haven.
John Conte, Greenwich native who let creavity lead the way, died at age 65

1 week ago | greenwichtime.com | Andy Blye

GREENWICH — John Conte, a lifelong Greenwich resident, business owner and involved community member, died suddenly at his home on April 22. He was 65 years old, according to his obituary. Conte owned and operated Fairfield House & Garden and Conte & Conte, a landscape architecture and engineering firm. His family described him as as overflowing with creativity, deeply kind and joyful.
Police Day in Greenwich, Just for GEMS fundraiser and other local news

1 week ago | greenwichtime.com | Andy Blye

Cos CobThe Greenwich Emergency Medical Service will host its 13th annual Just for GEMS fundraiser this month at Caren’s Cos Cobber. Article continues below this adVisitors can see CPR demonstrations, take an ambulance tour and more. A portion of the food sales at the Cobber will be donated to GEMS. The restaurant will be open early to serve breakfast, too. GEMS is an independent nonprofit organization that provides emergency medical care and ambulance services in town.
John Conte, Greenwich native who let creavity lead the way, died at age 65

1 week ago | ctinsider.com | Andy Blye

GREENWICH - John Conte, a lifelong Greenwich resident, business owner and involved community member, died suddenly at his home on April 22. He was 65 years old, according to his obituary. Conte owned and operated Fairfield House & Garden and Conte & Conte, a landscape architecture and engineering firm. His family described him as as overflowing with creativity, deeply kind and joyful. "Possibilities were always limitless for John," his sister, Sandra Marr, said on Thursday.
Police Day, Just for GEMS fundraiser and other Greenwich news

1 week ago | ctinsider.com | Andy Blye

The Greenwich Emergency Medical Service will host its 13th annual Just for GEMS fundraiser this month at Caren's Cos Cobber. Visitors can see CPR demonstrations, take an ambulance tour and more. A portion of the food sales at the Cobber will be donated to GEMS. The restaurant will be open early to serve breakfast, too. GEMS is an independent nonprofit organization that provides emergency medical care and ambulance services in town.
Greenwich lawsuit between first selectman and school board has already cost town about $200,000

1 week ago | greenwichtime.com | Andy Blye |Jessica Simms

GREENWICH — The lawsuit between the first selectman and the Board of Education has already cost the town roughly $200,000 and the case is far from resolved. The lawsuit, filed by First Selectman Fred Camillo against the Board of Education, stems from a conflict around an open seat on the school board and which of the two appointed candidates were lawfully appointed to serve in the position.
New murals provide a 'visual portal' to Greenwich Avenue's past

1 week ago | ctinsider.com | Andy Blye

GREENWICH - Keen observers on Greenwich Avenue may be transported back in time over the next few months, thanks to four large public art installations now on display. Historic black and white photos of Greenwich Avenue's history have been pasted on four buildings downtown by artist Aaron Asis as part of a project with the Greenwich Historical Society.
Greenwich will have just six electric leaf blowers as summer ban nears: 'Operational inefficiencies'

1 week ago | greenwichtime.com | Andy Blye

GREENWICH — Summertime restrictions on the use of gasoline-powered leaf blowers take effect later this month, but a couple of town departments are going to have to be good at sharing to comply. The town Departments of Public Works and Parks and Recreation had sought a combined total of roughly $476,000 to buy new electric leaf blowers, but the Republicans on the finance board voted to remove that funding from the budget in April.
'Operational inefficiencies'

1 week ago | ctinsider.com | Andy Blye

GREENWICH - Summertime restrictions on the use of gasoline-powered leaf blowers take effect later this month, but a couple of town departments are going to have to be good at sharing to comply. The town Departments of Public Works and Parks and Recreation had sought a combined total of roughly $476,000 to buy new electric leaf blowers, but the Republicans on the finance board voted to remove that funding from the budget in April.
Greenwich school board member appointed as part of a Trump administration shake-up of Freddie Mac

1 week ago | greenwichtime.com | Andy Blye

GREENWICH — Cody Kittle, a Republican member of the Board of Education, has been appointed to the board of Freddie Mac, according to a public filing. Kittle was appointed to the board of the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation — better known as Freddie Mac — as part of a Trump administration shake-up of the agency which saw old board members removed and new ones, like Kittle, added on. Article continues below this adKittle declined to comment.