Southern Fairfield County is being warned to brace for very slippery conditions throughout Sunday night into 4:30am on Monday. Continue Reading →
Weather Alert: Beware Black Ice Sunday Night into Monday Morning
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Greenwich Cold Weather Alert: Freezing Temps, Below Zero Wind Chills Forecasted for Weekend
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Prevent frostbite, hypothermia and Carbon Monoxide Poisoning. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health, Weather
GFP Year in Review: Top Beach & Boat Stories from 2018
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In 2018 the Harbor Master shared stories of hazards to navigation and the demise of the Showboat. In October a sudden storm coincided with high tide and the town closed Greenwich Point. In June the Greenwich Pool at Byram Park opened with fanfare. In August the Town celebrated 100 years of ownership of Island Beach. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Weather, Byram Park, flooding, Greenwich Harbor, Greenwich Point, Greenwich Pool at Byram Park, ian MacMillan
Boys & Girls Club Comes Through For Stranded Kids in Thursday’s Storm
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Along with police staff from the Boys & Girls Club walked to get children stranded on school buses in the snow storm and walked them back to the Club for pancakes and pizza. They stayed open until 9:30pm until every last child was picked up. Bravo! Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Volunteering, Weather, Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich, Chief Heavey, Greenwich Police Dept, Sergeant John Thorme
Snow Storm Issues: Greenwich Schools Superintendent Sorry for Not Dismissing School Early
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“When I made the decision this morning to remain in school for the full day and to cancel after school and evening activities, the forecast was characterized as a winter storm advisory, with less than an inch of snow predicted for our area. …Unfortunately, the forecast shifted to a winter storm warning, and it was too late to dismiss early.” – Ralph Mayo Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Weather
Severe Flooding Closes Greenwich Point Park
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Greenwich emergency services are working to minimize the danger to the public. Please do not enter flooded areas, be watchful for falling branches, and avoid downed power lines. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Police & Fire, Weather
Disasters Happen. Prepare Now. Learn How to Plan Ahead
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Disasters can be anything from having a fire in your kitchen to a flash flood sweeping away your belongings. In both of these situations your family needs a plan of action to prevent anyone from being hurt and from being caught off guard financially. National Preparedness Month is sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency within the Department of Homeland Security. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Weather
Harbormaster to Mariners: Prepare Your Vessels, Atlantic Hurricane Season is upon Us
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Remove all anchors from the bow of your boat. Anchors, especially plow anchors, can act like knives in rough seas and cut mooring bridles. Any boats left unattended on moorings for extended periods of time should follow this procedure as a standard practice. Inspect chocks and cleats. On a dock or slip: Extra lines, extra fenders and keep the lines from being too tight. Be sure to have fenders between your boat and your neighbor’s boat as well as the dock. Don’t wait until the day of a storm to prepare for the event. Conditions may prevent launch and tender services from operating at certain times. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Weather, Greenwich Harbor, ian MacMillan
Full Concession Opening at Greenwich Pool at Byram Park is Delayed
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Because of missing electrical parts for the concession stand hood a Certificate of Occupancy is still in the offing. With a TCO, Kevin Allmashy is able to vend items from a folding table and sell cold drinks and snacks from a cooler. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Weather, Greenwich Pool at Byram Park
Eversource: We’re Prepared for First Heatwave of Summer 2018
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Eversource suggests keep air conditioners set at a moderate temperature throughout the day; cranking the unit up after work uses more electricity. Keep air vents clear of obstructions such as furniture, curtains and rugs. elp conserve energy by using appliances like clothes washers and dryers early in the morning or late in the evening. Continue Reading →