Greenwich Free Press (https://greenwichfreepress.com/category/news/business/page/11/)
Many scams begin with a contractor who “just happens to be in the area” and notices your roof or home appears to need repairs from the outside. Roofing scams typically increase in frequency after a powerful storm, so stay alert. Legitimate roofers may also be in the area, so be savvy enough to check BBB.org and do your homework before hiring. Continue Reading →
You can delete genetic data from 23andMe. You can destroy your 23andMe test sample. You can revoke permission for your genetic data to be used for research. Continue Reading →
Raina’s path to entrepreneurship began unexpectedly during her sophomore year in GHS’s renowned science research program. A visit to a bee farm in northern Connecticut exposed her to the alarming rate of bee deaths caused by human practices. In the school science lab, she worked tirelessly to develop a product that would reduce bee deaths. What started as a school project soon turned into something bigger when beekeepers began asking for her solution. Later, she patented her invention, named HiveGaurd which became widely adopted by U.S. beekeepers. Continue Reading →
P&Z commission chair Margarita Alban said that even at Cos Cob Harbor, the marina had struggled, and had added uses that were not directly water-related to stay viable. Continue Reading →
Expect a hand-picked collection of guitars, vinyl, apparel and more. Designed for musicians, collectors, and music lovers alike, it’s more than just a retail space—it’s an immersive environment where craftsmanship, design, and culture come together. Unlike traditional music stores, Round Hill Music Co. is thoughtfully arranged to encourage exploration and inspiration. Continue Reading →
With the news that retailer JOANN Fabrics declared bankruptcy and announced the closure of all physical store locations, scammers are wasting no time setting up fake going out of business and liquidation websites. Continue Reading →
Businesses are advised to maintain and regularly inspect their online presence, monitor any similar businesses that may overlap with their brand and use reverse image search if they believe someone has taken pictures from their website. Continue Reading →
The P&Z commissioners again took issue with “moving non-conformities” from property to property. Neighbors said based on noise from mechanicals at the existing Berkley building at 475 Steamboat Rd, they were fearful about noise from the proposed office building. That said, the current noise does not violate the town noise ordinance. There was discussion about possibly revising the noise ordinance. Continue Reading →
Eversource was asked to do outreach to businesses and residents prior to “second read” in two weeks, to give time for feedback to the Board of Selectmen. Continue Reading →
During public comment, Rachel Latto, an employee of Diane’s Books at 8 Grigg Street, just off the bottom of Greenwich Avenue, spoke for the book store owner Diane Garrett who had concerns that there are at least 7 restaurants at the bottom of Greenwich Ave, near her book store. Continue Reading →