With little accumulation of snow on the roads, rush hour got a slippery start on Putnam Ave in Greenwich. Continue Reading →
President’s Day Aftermath: Greenwich Schools, Tuesday 2-Hour Delay
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Connecticut Commuter Rail Council Selects New Chairman
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The Connecticut Commuter Rail Council is an independent state board that acts as an advocate for commuters on all rail lines throughout the State of Connecticut, (including the New Canaan, Danbury and Waterbury branches, Shore Line East railroad and the Hartford line. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Transportation
Friday Storm Hub: What’s Open What’s Closed
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We will update this hub throughout the day with cancellations. YMCA and Greenwich Library open, Boys & Girls Club Closed. Schools Closed. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Transportation, Weather
Jim Cameron: Tolls, Taxes and Transportation
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“Governor Malloy’s $100 billion transportation “plan” will be funded with gas taxes, annual fare hikes, tolls and “land value capture”. So why am I saying “Don’t worry”? Because it will never happen.” – James Cameron Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Transportation
Weather: A Course Offered by Greenwich Sail & Power Squadron
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The safety and comfort of those who venture out on the water have always been weather dependent. In this course, students will become keener observers of the weather, but weather observations only have meaning in the context of the basic principles of meteorology – the science of the atmosphere. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Transportation, Weather
A Day after Blizzard “Jonas” 2016, Greenwich Digs Out
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On Sunday morning, the day after the Blizzard of 2016, aka “Jonas,” on Greenwich Avenue, Town workers were putting the finishing touches on their all-nighter (thank you!) clearing streets and sidewalks of 16″ of snow. These photos were taken Sunday, Jan. 24 between 8:30am and 10:00am.
See also:
Blizzard Envelopes Greenwich: Potentially Damaging Winds, Whiteout Conditions
Winter Storm Information from First Selectman’s Office
Greenwich Police Issue Detailed Storm Prep Info: Fallen Trees, Power Outages, Driving
All Greenwich Schools Buildings Closed Sat & Sun. No SAT at GHS! Continue Reading →
Filed under: Transportation, Weather
Greenwich Police Issue Detailed Storm Prep Info: Fallen Trees, Power Outages, Driving
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The Town of Greenwich advises residents to make an Emergency Supply Kit and to keep emergency contact phone numbers listed at the end of this release. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Police & Fire, Transportation, Weather
James Cameron’s 2016 Transportation Predictions: Tolls, Taxes, Uber, Metro-North & Stamford Garage Replacement
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Everybody writes “year in review” stories. But rather than dwell on the past, James Cameron has the guts to predict the future! Here’s what he predicts will happen in 2016 in the transportation world. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Opinion, Transportation
Average National Gas Prices Fall Below $2; First Time Since 2009
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Nationally, more two-thirds of U.S. stations are selling gas under $2 a gallon, and drivers can find at least one station selling gas for less than that price in 47 states. The most common price nationwide is $1.899 a gallon. Nutmeggers haven’t seen average prices this low since 2009 – Statewide Average: $2.18 Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Holiday, Transportation
Greenwich’s Tom Reale Designated Traffic Safety Hero
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Police Chief James Heavey, who nominated Reale, wrote that his dedication, no matter the weather, has ensured the safety of generations of Greenwich students coming and going from school. Continue Reading →