Call grows for new revaluation of commercial properties
During the last election Democrats on the Board of Estimate and Taxation argued commercial and luxury residential properties are undervalued. Jara Burnett and five other Democrats warned equity favors residential taxes as large parcels like Woolworth and Grassi show higher market values than assessments. Republican voices join, noting market rebound since 1992 revaluation.
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Police chief eyes site for new Greenwich HQ
Greenwich Police Chief Kenneth Moughty floated purchasing a piece of town property for the department’s new headquarters. Speaking to the Board of Estimate and Taxation budget committee, he hinted the owner may be willing to sale and that he has met with the owner to discuss the idea. The plan surprised some committee members amid other proposed arrangements for the police facility.
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Changing of the guard at Town Hall ceremony
An overflow crowd filled Town Hall to bid farewell to First Selectman John Margenet and welcome his successor Tom Ragland. David Singer and Lolly Prince were sworn in as fellow Board of Selectmen members Democrat Singer and Republican Prince. Rabbi Hillel Silverman gave the invocation praising Ragland’s service and blessing his term for harmony growth and peace.
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Weigh station at Greenwich reopens with limited hours
After protests and years of closings the Greenwich weigh station resumes daily presence five days a week nine hours daily. State police say the move stems from rising I-95 tractor trailer accidents and a call from lawmakers for expanded hours. DOT records show 1994 CT truck crashes reached 939, with a trend toward the year's total likely the highest yet.
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