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This weekend, weather permitting, Eversource Energy will be conducting electric transmission line inspections using a helicopter in the Greenwich area weather permitting. They’ll fly at low altitude. Continue Reading →
Crews from Massachusetts and New Hampshire, as well as contractors from New York and Pennsylvania, will soon be assisting Eversource with the restoration effort in Connecticut. After assessing the widespread and vast destruction to the electric system, Eversource expects to have power restored for a majority of customers by 11:30pm Friday night. The company restores outages affecting the largest number of customers first, so outages that affect a smaller number of customers may take longer, as they are oftentimes more labor-intensive. Continue Reading →
A 28 ft center cockpit cruiser ripped off the sea wall by Indian Harbor Yacht Club and drifted, along with the dock all the way to the rip rap by Roger Sherman Baldwin Park. Continue Reading →
For access to Central Middle School and surrounding areas, please note this travel advisory: Orchard is CLOSED between Valleywood Road (South of Orchard) and Indian Rock Road (North end of Orchard). Drivers and walkers should detour to STANWICH ROAD for access. Greenwich Police Department is on site directing traffic. In the Thursday morning police briefing Greenwich Police Sgt Slusarz said that anyone encountering downed wires is advised to stay away, and call either Eversource or Greenwich Police. Continue Reading →
“The Superintendent and area Districts are erring on the side of caution due to the unpredictability of the weather pattern forecasted.” – Kim Eves Continue Reading →
With little accumulation of snow on the roads, rush hour got a slippery start on Putnam Ave in Greenwich. Continue Reading →
Unprotected pipes and water meters can freeze and expand within hours of the onset of frigid weather. Continue Reading →
“Listen to your body. If you become fatigued while working outside in the cold, your body loses its ability to retain heat, causing rapid cooling leading to hypothermia or frostbite. Take breaks and drink plenty of fluids so you don’t become dehydrated. ” – Eversource Continue Reading →
The Greenwich Health Department has issued a tip sheet for residents in anticipation of this weekend’s deep freeze. Take a moment to read through and keep your family safe. Continue Reading →
We will update this hub throughout the day with cancellations. YMCA and Greenwich Library open, Boys & Girls Club Closed. Schools Closed. Continue Reading →