A westbound Metro-North train fatally hit an unauthorized pedestrian on the tracks who appeared to be a man approximately 25. Continue Reading →
UPDATED: MTA Release Identity of Man Struck and Killed by Train in Greenwich on Sunday
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TALKING TRANSPORTATION: Hoots for these Holiday Gifts for Rail Commuters
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“How about a collection of old, graffiti-covered advertising posters from the railcar interiors. Maybe you’ll score the rare ‘If You See Something, Say Something’ posters from the time when all we had to worry about were terrorists.” – Jim Cameron Continue Reading →
Filed under: Transportation, commuting, Jim Cameron, Metro North
Greenwich Tree Conservancy Responds to Metro North Clear-Cutting in Riverside
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“This is a continuation of clear-cutting that occurred along exits 3-4 and now to 5-6. This clear-cutting policy, reportedly to protect the
catenary poles and tracks from falling trees, has devastating effects on communities. These “safety” policies have created other issues by eliminating the existing benefits of these wooded corridors for possible risk.” – Greenwich Tree Conservancy Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Government, clear cutting, Greenwich Tree Conservancy, Metro North
Update on the Metro North Tree Trimming in Riverside
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It is Metro North’s right to perform tree trimming in their right of way, and they say it is critical to preventing service disruptions, especially during storms. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Transportation, Dr. Greg Kramer, Metro North, Riverside School
COVID-19: Surge Coming, Reporter Falls Ill, Test Result Delays
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On Friday afternoon the State of CT reported that that 77 Greenwich residents had tested positive for COVID-19. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Health, #FlattenTheCurve, COVID-19, FEMA, Metro North
COVID-19: Metro North Switches to “Essential Service Plan”
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Starting Friday Metro North trains will run on a reduced schedule to protect the health and safety of customers and employees, but provide service to the region’s critical workers and first responders. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health, Transportation, #FlattenTheCurve, Greenwich train station, Metro North
FAZIO: Five Reasons Connecticut Does Not Need Tolls
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“We can improve our state’s poor infrastructure by reforming how we spend, but not by doing more of the same.” – Ryan Fazio Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Metro North, Ryan Fazio, Special Transportation Fund, tolls
For a Quick and Easy Visit to the Bruce Museum in Greenwich, It’s ‘All Aboard’ Metro-North
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The Museum and Metro-North offer a “One-Day Getaway” package that includes discounted rates for both train tickets and admission to the Bruce Museum from any station on the Metro-North Railroad. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Arts, Bruce Museum, Metro North
Again, P&Z, Neighbors Balk at 143 Sound Beach Avenue Development Filed Under 8-30g
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The last public hearing on the proposed development on Sound Beach Ave drew a standing room only crowd. Again. The building features just 47 parking spots for 60 units, in which 30% would be marketed as affordable under CT General Statute 8-30g. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, 143 Sound Beach Avenue, Adam Tooter, Board of Selectmen, Chip Haslun, CT General Statute 8-30g, Fire Chief Siecienski
Metro-North Announces Special Christmas & New Year’s Holiday Service, Dec. 23 – Jan. 2
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Metro-North announces important edits to the regular timetables to accommodate Christmas getaway crowd and holiday visitors heading to Grand Central. Continue Reading →