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Greenwich Snow & Ice Control Budget Running Low

The Town’s snow and ice removal budget as running low. Greenwich’s Highway Division receives reports in from Greenwich Police via the public safety dispatch, and responds by sending out crews to salt and sand. In his weekly radio show on WGCH the First Selectman said the Town’s snow and ice removal budget as running low and that it appears all the salting and sanding, combined with prolonged extreme cold have taken a toll on the roads. He anticipates there might be a need for road resurfacing. Continue Reading →

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Police Advisory: Dangerous Cold and Wind for Sunday Afternoon through Monday Morning

Gusty winds and dangerous wind chills, with snow off and on for Sunday and Monday, though snow should not amount to more than a few “easily managed” inches. There is a small possibility that localized power outages could occur due to high winds. Eversource Energy, formerly CL&P will have crews on stand by to resolve any problems quickly. Continue Reading →

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It’s 9° Outside: 8 Tips for Extreme Cold Weather

With weather in the single digits, here are some important tips that can keep you safe and save a small fortune. For example, you should keep your gas tank at least half full. If there a prolonged power outage, gas stations rely on electricity to operate pumps and may not have a generator. Also, drip faucets to reduce build-up of pressure in the pipes. Even if the pipes freeze, you have released the pressure from the water system reducing the likelihood of a rupture. Continue Reading →

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STORM HUB: Two-Hour Delay for Greenwich Schools on Tuesday

Greenwich Public Schools are closed Monday, Feb. 2 due to snow storm. The MTA is running a regular schedule. Greenwich Libraries are closed. The winter storm warning is in effect until 6pm Monday night. Snow, freezing rain and sleet during the day will change to snow after 4pm. Please be advised that the BET Budget Presentations and Public Hearing will be postponed until Tuesday, February 3, 2015 in the Town Hall Meeting Room. Continue Reading →

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LIST OF GREENWICH EMERGENCY ROUTES: No Parking or Standing

A snow emergency is in effect. Vehicles are not permitted to be parked or otherwise remain standing or stationary on posted Snow Emergency routes during a declared snow emergency and are subject to ticketing and immediate towing. Off-street municipally-owned parking lots can be used for parking vehicles displaced from Snow Emergency routes, with the exception of the garage at Greenwich Town Hall and the lot at Greenwich Library. Continue Reading →

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