Weicker runs for Connecticut governor on own party line
Editorial weighs Lowell Weicker's bid as a petitioning candidate with A Connecticut Party, analyzing potential impact on Republicans and Democrats in Connecticut. It notes Rowland’s decline, Benvenuto’s shift, O Neill’s drag, and Morrison’s fundraising scandal under a shifting party landscape.
A Benvenuto urges Bennie to resign over Weicker stance
Emil V. Benvenuto of Old Greenwich criticizes Republican support for Lowell Weicker’s independent gubernatorial bid. He urges State Senator to resign and backs John Rowland as a future party leader, pledging to support the Republican nominee for governor in 1990 and oppose Weicker.
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Lowell Weicker
Connecticut
Weicker
Senate
John Rowland
State Senate
Ferry usage dispute at islander II funding meeting
In a town meeting debate district 1 pressed to reinstate Islander II funding. Parks director Frank Keegan claimed 8,000 used the ferry in 1989 1990 but town records show 9,243 riders, a gap of 1,293. The author questions the lower figure and asks why.
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District 1
Captain Island
Frank Keegan
Parks and Recreation
Keep Byram Park for Our Own People
John Margenet First Selectman Town of Greenwich voices concern over summer residency checks at Byram Park. He recalls Memorial Day weekend visits with his children to the playground where about 15 visitors were present and no proof of residency was required at the gate. Continued on next page.
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John Margenet
First Selectman
Greenwich
Byram Park
Bmt
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Greenwich News
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