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Eversource Shares Revised Rendering & Cable Routes to Proposed Substation

Eversource submitted its proposal to the Connecticut Siting Council for a Rail Road Ave substation and 2.3 miles of cable connecting the Cos Cob station to 290 Railroad Ave. Eversource are planning a public open house at Greenwich Town Hall on July 15. The revised sub station proposal includes a lower building height and deeper set back from the street to allow for some landscaping, and the addition of brick veneer siding. Continue Reading →

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Roses for Autism: From an Abandoned Farm, to Providing Valuable Work Experience for Adults with Autism

Debbie Steele of Roses for Autism at the Greenwich Farmers Market

Stop by the Roses for Autism stall at the Greenwich Farmers Market. not only will you help support a valuable work experience for adults with autism, but the flowers are grown locally and last a long time. The roses last a week, and both the lilies and Gerbera daisies can last two weeks. Continue Reading →

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Beware the Next “Joey Diamonds.” Greenwich Police Teach How to Spot Shoplifters

Jaw-dropping stories of audacious shoplifters ranging from to Winona Ryder to ring-swallower “Joey Diamonds,” entertained, but also informed a room full of Greenwich Avenue shopkeepers on Monday night. Greenwich Detective Mark Solomon gave a talk on preventing retail theft for the Chamber of Commerce at the police station. A room full of jewelry store and high-end clothing store employees learned about trends in counterfeit money, credit, debit and gift cards, as well as what to do during a robbery versus a larceny, the former being differentiated by the thieves’ willingness to use force. While amateur shoplifters often give themselves away with nervous behavior, professional shoplifters are more difficult to spot. “This is their business. Continue Reading →

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