The victim of the CT Transit bus that slid backward down Sound View Drive at the beginning of the blizzard was a 36 year old Stamford man. Continue Reading →
Police Release Additional Details on Blizzard Bus Crash on Sound View
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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
Greenwich Snow Emergency Remains in Effect
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As of Sunday, there is no set time to end the parking ban on emergency routes. The Greenwich Selectmen will reevaluate the snow emergency status on Monday morning, Jan. 25. The Board of Education will make an independent decision regarding whether schools will open Monday, Jan. 25. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Police & Fire, 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
Storm Hub: Blizzard Envelopes Greenwich
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Greenwich Board of Selectmen declared a snow emergency as of 4pmon Saturday. As of Saturday night Greenwich Police shared tallies for 12 hour period 6am til 6pm: 1 accident with injuries (the bus), 3 MVA no injuries, 4 casualties (non life threatening), 1 tree call- with road closure, 1 water main break ( minor), 6 disabled vehicles Continue Reading →
Filed under: Weather
Winter Storm Information from First Selectman’s Office
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Greenwich property owners are responsible for keeping all sidewalks along their property clear of snow and ice. The Town does not repair or replace mailboxes and/or posts that fall from the force of plowed snow. All snow plows angle the same way, to the driver’s right, and when going by they will push the snow in front of a driveway. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, 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
UPDATE: All Greenwich Schools Buildings Closed Sat & Sun. No SAT at GHS!
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The SAT will not be administered on Saturday at GHS as Greenwich Schools will shut all school buildings on Saturday and Sunday. According to a post on the GFP Facebook page, Board of Education Chair Laura Erickson writes that the SAT is postponed until Feb 20. Students will need to print out a new admission ticket. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Weather
Ready for Weekend Snow, Greenwich?
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Get the bread and milk. If there is a storm, Greenwich Free Press will keep you posted on the home page and on Facebook throughout the weekend. Continue Reading →
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Merry Christmas, See You at the Beach!
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The National Weather Service is predicting a high of 63° and partly sunny skies on Christmas day. See you at the beach, and bring the dogs. Continue Reading →