Organization Type: Government

CONNECTICUT SECRETARY OF STATE – DENISE MERRILL

Secretary Merrill is the official custodian of a wide array of public records and documents. Divisions within this office include: Election Services, Records and Legislative Services, Commercial Recording, Management and Support Services, and the State Board of Accountancy. This office offers Information Technology, Educational Programs, Forms, Press Relations, Business Development, Campaign Finance, and publishes the CONNECTICUT STATE […]

Written by on June 3, 2013

UNITED STATES SENATOR, RICHARD BLUMENTHAL

One of 2 Senators from CT.  A Democrat, Blumenthal, was sworn in on January 5, 2011.  He is serving his first term as a United States Senator. Senator Blumenthal served an unprecedented five terms as Connecticut’s Attorney General, fighting for people against large and powerful special interests. His aggressive law enforcement for consumer protection, environmental […]

Written by on April 23, 2013

FIRE DEPARTMENT – GREENWICH

The Greenwich Fire Department is a combination fire department that consists of uniformed career and volunteer fire fighters who work together to preserve life and protect property within the TOWN OF GREENWICH. GFD responds to over 4,200 emergency calls per year, ranging from minor fire alarms to structure fires, motor vehicle accidents, and even hazardous […]

Written by on April 16, 2013

GREENWICH DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION – MARINE AND FACILITY OPERATIONS DIVISION

Greenwich has some of the best boating water on Long Island Sound. The Town Boating Program provides our residents with affordable marina facilities. There are 4 marinas available to Town of Greenwich residents; BYRAM MARINA, GRASS ISLAND MARINA – GREENWICH BOAT AND YACHT CLUB , GREENWICH POINT MARINA and COS COB MARINA. Launching ramps are available at all […]

Written by on March 7, 2013

GREENWICH DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION – PARKS AND TREES DIVISION

Town division responsible for; maintenance of Town parks, fire stations, libraries, natural park preserves, traffic islands and abandoned cemeteries; Removal of leaves, ice, snow and maintenance of all recreation areas; Grounds maintenance, including landscaping, of all park playgrounds; Planting of sidewalk containers and hanging baskets; Care and maintenance of all trees on public property and Town roadsides; and enforcement […]

Written by on March 7, 2013

CONNECTICUT – DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

State government agency responsible for the welfare of children. Services include child protection, foster care, adoptions, juvenile corrections, prevention of delinquency, mentoring, and treatment of mental illness. The Stamford office serves Darien, Greenwich, New Canaan, and Stamford. DCF will investigate any accepted case of abuse or neglect of a child under the age of 18 within […]

Written by on March 5, 2013

UNITED STATES SENATOR, CHRIS MURPHY

Senator Christopher S. Murphy, a Democrat, is one of Connecticut’s two US Senators. He is the junior United States Senator for Connecticut. Elected in 2012, Murphy serves on the Appropriations Committee, the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, the Foreign Relations Committee, and the Democratic Steering & Outreach Committee. Prior to his election to the […]

Written by on January 4, 2013

CONNECTICUT – PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY AUTHORITY

The Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) is the state agency statutorily charged with regulating the rates and services of Connecticut’s investor owned electricity, natural gas, water and telecommunication companies and is the franchising authority for the state’s cable television companies. In the industries that are still wholly regulated, PURA balances the public’s right to safe, adequate and […]

Written by on December 6, 2012

FEMA – FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY

Founded in 1803, FEMA’s mission is to support citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain, and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards. To lead America to prepare for, prevent, respond to and recover from disasters.  Their website […]

Written by on November 11, 2012

GREENWICH REPRESENTATIVE TOWN MEETING

Founded in 1933, the RTM is the legislative body of the town, with its powers vested by the Town Charter.  The RTM consists of about 230 Greenwich citizens elected by the voters in the town’s 12 voting districts. They run on a non-partisan basis, and are elected in odd-numbered years to serve two-year terms. They […]

Written by on November 1, 2012