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Fire Code Violations for Armstrong Court and The Peck Hound Greenwich Housing Authority

“It really is unfortunate because the people who are suffering are the people in the units who have an expectation of safety,” Natale said. “Wherever you live – whether it’s in a mansion or in an apartment, you have an expectation of being safe… “At the end of the day, what price do you put on life safety?” Robert Natale, Deputy Fire Marshal, Town of Greenwich Continue Reading →

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Family Centers Begins Construction of Health Clinic at Wilbur Peck Court

Called “Family Centers Healthcare at Wilbur Peck Court,” the clinic will provide primary healthcare services to children and adults living in Greenwich Public Housing units, Section 8 housing and the surrounding neighborhoods.
Construction will take place over the winter months, and an opening date is targeted for early Spring. The clinic was designed by architect Charles E. McDonald, Jr., and the named Contractor is Pecora Brothers, Inc. The clinic at Wilbur Peck in a former children’s play area will provide primary health care services to pubic housing residents. Continue Reading →

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Following Major Fire in Chickahominy, Frank Carpentieri’s Garden Catering to Reopen Soon

The night of Dec. 30, 2014 was grim for Frank Carpentieri, owner of Garden Catering in Chickahominy. The blaze was originally suspected to be an electrical fire, but Carpentieri said his insurance company’s investigator suspected the fire might have stemmed back to crumbs in the fryer. In any event, the investigation was inconclusive. Continue Reading →

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Greenwich Alliance Seeks Grant Applications. Deadline: March 1.

The Greenwich Alliance for Education has launched its 10th year of Reaching Out Grants. Typical grant size in the past has ranged from $5,000 to $25,000. The Alliance will make grants to not-for-profit organizations. This includes local youth service organizations, libraries, after-school organizations, public schools, or PTAs Continue Reading →

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Be Safe. Stop. Think. Act. at Cos Cob Fire House

A Greenwich Schools Social-Emotional Learning event, funded with a grant from the Greenwich Alliance: Saturday, January 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Cos Cob Fire House. •  Meet the people that keep you safe: Firefighters, Police Officers, and Paramedics

•  Enjoy free Coffee, Hot Chocolate & Cookies

•  Explore the fire and GEMS trucks, and police cars

•  Get your picture taken and decorate your own frame

•  Get safety tips from the experts

•  Leave with a great memory Continue Reading →

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