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Round Hill Neighbors Pack the Room for the Annual Backcountry Candidates Forum

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The 2019 backcountry Candidate Forum was held on Tuesday, October 22, 2019, at the Round Hill Community House.  The event was co-sponsored by the Round Hill Association, the Northwest Greenwich Association, and the Northeast Greenwich Association.  A standing-room-only crowd of approximately 300 attended the debate.  Everyone was welcomed in brief remarks by the three Presidents of the backcountry associations:  John Conte, President of the Round Hill Association, Ted Walworth, President of the Northeast Greenwich Association, and Allen Williams, President of the Northwest Greenwich Association. Lauren Rabin (R) and Sandy Litvack (D), candidates for the office of Selectman debated first.  This was followed by a debate between the candidates for First Selectman, Fred Camillo (R) and Jill Oberlander (D).  Jara Burnett…

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Round Hill Association Opposes Proposed 28 House Cluster Subdivision in Backcountry

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Friends, neighbors, and members of the Round Hill Association, we face a challenge ahead that could define the very future of land development in Backcountry Greenwich. The proposed development, to build 28 new homes at 124 Old Mill Road (the former Mel Gibson estate) as a single, cluster development, is part of an application currently before the Greenwich Wetlands Agency. It may be just the beginning. Recent headlines describe other large tracts of land in the town that may also soon be sold off to developers. Since 2002, it is estimated that over 500 acres of Greenwich’s unprotected open space have been lost forever. This trend has far-reaching consequences for the quality of life in our town. On May 15, after…

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Civic Improvement, Community, Government, Town

The Round Hill Association Neighbor Survey Results Are In…

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Thanks to all who responded to our Member Survey last spring. The Round Hill Association would like to grow and connect with residents in the Round Hill Association area. To accomplish this, a survey was mailed to members and residents of our area. The survey included questions about which activities/events the RHA should offer. We were delighted to receive 100 responses. We were surprised that most respondents have lived in this area for more than 10 years. 43% said they would like to meet more people in the RHA area. Nearly 70% of our neighbors said they would be interested in attending an event about the preservation of neighborhood and home values. In response to this, we will be holding a panel discussion about backcountry real estate in…

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Stateline Fitness Opens in Banksville

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“Welcome to a happier, healthier you!” Owner and Coach Craig De Collibus can help you reach your fitness goals, improve your overall health, and transform your life – all with the help of a caring group of coaches, an encouraging community of members, and fun workouts that will give you a sense of accomplishment – every single day. Stateline Fitness, which includes Stateline CrossFit, opened in the shopping plaza on North Street, in the Banksville section of Greenwich. Just fifteen minutes to Greenwich Avenue but right in our backcountry backyard, the neighborhood is home to some great backcountry amenities including Happiness Is Market, Cafe, and Catering as well as Banksville Pizza & Pasta. They are having a grand opening event…

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League of Women Voters Reminds You to Get Out and Vote in the Primaries!

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Joanne Stavrou, and the League of Women Voters of Greenwich, reached out to remind concerned Round Hill area citizens to make sure their Greenwich, CT voter registration is in order, before the upcoming primary deadlines: EXERCISE YOUR RIGHT TO VOTE !!! Primary Day in Connecticut is August 14th. Both parties are holding Primaries on this day. Please note that in order to vote in the Democratic Primary you must be an enrolled Democrat. To vote in the Republican Primary you must be an enrolled Republican. Absentee Ballot: If you will be away on Primary Day you may still vote by obtaining an Absentee Ballot. To obtain an Absentee Ballot, you must request an application for the ballot from the Town…

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