A man who drove a Tesla into the Steve Benko Pool at Waveny Park on Tuesday morning told officials that he’d been trying to park car at the time, according to police. Continue Reading →
Man Steers Tesla through Fence and into Pool at Waveny Park
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Rink MI for Modified “Flip” Skates Through RTM over Objections of Referrers
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“What does Byram get out of this $50 or maybe $60 million project? We get an access road that will split the park in half.” – Alex Popp
“Eugene Morlot park will be truly accessible to people of all abilities and ages, creating POCD guiding principle #1 an even greater sense of place.” – Steph Cowie Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Sports, Alex Popp, Byram, Cheryl Moss, Eugene Morlot Park, Fred Camillo, Jim Michel
37th Annual One Mile Swim Returns to Greenwich Point to Support Water Safety and Swim Lesson Scholarships
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This community tradition raises funds to support swim lesson scholarships. Through its partnership with Greenwich Public Schools, the YMCA evaluates approximately 600 fourth-grade students each year to assess their water safety skills. Students who need additional support are offered free eight-week swim lesson sessions at the YMCA. This year, 89 local students qualified for the program. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Sports, Greenwich Schools, swim lessons, YMCA Greenwich
At RTM, School Speed Cameras Greenlighted in Split Vote: 100 Yes, 60 No
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“Being a leader sometimes requires that you make even an unpopular decision in the interest of the greater good. You will do that by voting yes and making Greenwich safety by adopting this plan.” – Greenwich Police Chief Jim Heavey Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government
GHS Celebrates Student-Athletes Set to Play in College Next Year
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On Tuesday Greenwich High School held a celebration for student athletes who will continue playing a sport in college next year on the D3 level. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Sports, Greenwich High School
Greenwich High School Robotics Club Announces Free Robotics Summer Camp
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The Greenwich High School Robotics Club is pleased to announce a free two-week summer program for rising 9th to 12th grade students. Students will learn how to design, build, and program robots while also previewing what it might be like to become a GHS Robotics Club member under Robotics Club Advisor David Angelo. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Summer Camp
Thunder Blue U11 Girls Make History with CT Cup Championship
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The Old Greenwich Riverside Community Center (OGRCC) is proud to celebrate a historic achievement as the Thunder Blue U11 Girls Soccer Team captured the Connecticut State Cup Championship, becoming the first girls’ team in Thunder Soccer program history to earn the prestigious title. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Sports
Police Chief Heavey Responds to RTM Vote to Authorize Speed Camera Enforcement
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“We recognize that authorization carries with it an obligation to implement this program responsibly, transparently, and in a way that earns and keeps the public’s confidence.” – Greenwich Police Chief Jim Heavey Continue Reading →
Filed under: Police & Fire
Focus on French Cinema 2026 Concludes at the Bruce Museum with Cedric Klapicsh’s Colours of Time (La Venue De L’avenir) (2025)
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Focus on French Cinema (FFC), presented by the Alliance Française of Greenwich, will conclude its 2026 series of newly released French- language films at The Bruce Museum on Sunday, June 21 from 2:00 t0 5:00 pm with a special screening of Cédric Klapisch’s luminous new film, Colours of Time (La venue de L’Avenir). Continue Reading →
Filed under: Arts
Hardhat Tour of Benedict Court, Six-Story Building to Rise with 40% Affordable Rentals
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Developers Joe Tranfo and Phil Wharton estimate construction will be complete in the second half of 2028. There will be a mix of spacious 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom apartments with 10 ft ceilings. he building will be professionally managed and feature many amenities, including a dining room, fitness center and game room. Continue Reading →