LETTER FROM THE FIRST SELECTMAN
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he town of Greenwich is known worldwide
in the RTM, as well as on other boards and
for its beauty, location, many amenities and
commissions, is both encouraged and necessary
well-run government. Our remarkable community,
to ensure that our local government is meeting
founded in 1640, is one of the oldest towns in the
the needs of our residents and that Greenwich
United States, home to multigenerational families,
continues to be the preeminent place to live, work
and has been a global destination for over a
and raise a family.
century. We are happy that you have chosen to
Greenwich enjoys top ratings for its public
live in Greenwich and hope it will be your family’s
safety, quality of life, and public and private
home for generations to come.
schools and, as an “Age-Friendly Community,”
Located along the shores of Long Island Sound, Greenwich offers residents a multitude of recreational experiences. Whether it is in the
is ranked one of the best places to retire in Connecticut. A multitude of activities provide leisure and
rolling, bucolic hills of Backcountry, or on the
recreational programs, including the Greenwich
sands of the town’s pristine beaches, or spending
Town Party, Greenwich Concours d’Elegance,
a day on one of the town’s vacation-like islands,
Greenwich International Film Festival and
or swimming, rowing or kayaking in the harbors,
Greenwich Wine + Food Festival. Moreover,
residents are afforded alluring opportunities to
the annual Greenwich Economic Forum draws
relax and enjoy suburban life.
intellectual talent and the titans of the financial
Greenwich is an enchanting mix of neighborhoods, shopping areas and open spaces
industry from around the globe. Town management’s conservative financial
that are home to more than 62,000 residents,
policy remains free of long-term debt and enjoys
many of whom are actively engaged in governing
triple-A bond ratings from Standard & Poor’s and
our town. Civic involvement here in Greenwich
Moody’s. Greenwich also has the largest Grand
continues unabated today as it has for many
List in the state—just under $48 billion—and it
generations. Town government follows in the
has the lowest mill rate in the entire state at 11.67.
traditional New England style with an executive
I am pleased that you have chosen to live in
branch that is represented by a three-member
Greenwich, where we have an exciting and lively
bipartisan Board of Selectmen, with the First
lifestyle. We welcome you as you settle into your
Selectman serving as the chief executive. The
new home, and wish you many years of health and
12-member bipartisan Board of Estimate and
happiness in your new hometown!
Taxation is responsible for the Town’s fiscal management, and the 230-member Representative Town Meeting (RTM), one of the largest legislatures in the nation, which approves the annual budget, assures our residents that their
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voices are heard. Participation of our citizens
First Selectman
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