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Saks Fifth Avenue to Consolidate Three Stores in Downtown Greenwich to One

By: greenwichfreepress | 12 hours ago

Saks Global explained that they made the strategic decision to consolidate the Saks Fifth Avenue Greenwich store footprint from three buildings to one.

Letter to the Editor

Fassuliotis: Greenwich Residents Deserve a Real Public Hearing — Not a Managed Presentation

“Many Greenwich residents support genuine safety improvements without Big Brother cameras: more police visibility during school hours, speed-feedback signs, traffic-calming designs, better crosswalks, and flashing beacons. These alternatives enhance safety without privacy invasions or secretive contracting.” – Karen Fassuliotis

Schools

GHS Science Team Victorious at Regional Science Bowl

The GHS Science Team outscored 36 other Connecticut teams at the competition at UConn Storrs.

Government

Greenwich Police to Hold Public Hearing on School Zone Speed Camera Program

A pubic hearing about the town’s school zone speed camera program will be held Thursday, May 14, at 7:00pm in the Town Hall Meeting Room. The meeting is in person and will be live on GCTV on cable and on GCTV youtube live. (No Zoom option).

More Headlines

Greenwich High School PTA Announces New Job Board, “Starteryou,” Connecting Students & Local Employers

RTM Motions to Reduce Budget for Rink and GHS Pool Fail; Cut to Roger Sherman Project Passes

UPDATE: Greenwich Police Respond to Central Middle School Swatting Incident with “Secure In Place” Protocol

Police & Fire

Woman with Disorderly Conduct after Throwing Household Items at Victim

By: greenwichfreepress | September 17, 2020

Further investigation at the house revealed there was a broken picture frame with shattered glass on the front walkway. Continue Reading →

Food Drink Restaurants

Valbella Outdoor Dining Approved Despite History of Violations

By: greenwichfreepress | September 16, 2020

Valbella restaurant in Old Greenwich has had issues seating in the basement without approval of use from P&Z. They have an outstanding sewer issue with their grease trap. Specifically they need to organize a CCTV inspection and put it on DVD for the Town. Continue Reading →

Around Town

Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Greenwich American Legion Post 29

By: greenwichfreepress | September 16, 2020

The fundraiser barbecue is set for Saturday September 19, 2020 from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the Tomes Higgins House Back Lawn Christ Church Campus, 248 East Putnam Ave. Continue Reading →

Schools

CIAC, Again, No Football this Fall

By: | September 16, 2020

In consideration of playing football at a later time, the CIAC board of control has a number of questions including how has the viability of synthetic surface fields passing the G-max test during winter months. Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

OBERLANDER: Meskers cares about people and outcomes

By: greenwichfreepress | September 16, 2020

“Rep. Meskers has successfully handled dozens of constituent issues related to residents’ economic and health concerns due to COVID.” – Jill Oberlander Continue Reading →

Around Town

Boy Scouts Hosts Drive Through Registration: Scout Me In!

By: greenwichfreepress | September 16, 2020

“Scouting in Greenwich is hotter than ever. Parents are here now because Covid has made them available to enjoy scouting with their kids. In fact, Covid has encouraged all of us to enjoy the outdoors more, which is a large part of what Scouting is about – Scouting put the outing in Scouting!”– Cindy DiPreta, pack 23 Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

Higbie: Government grossly oversteps with mask mandates.

By: greenwichfreepress | September 16, 2020

“What I am arguing against is the mask MANDATE from local, state and federal officials…I for one am chilled to the core that our government can demand, outside of the legislative process, that I put something, on my body – no less my face, in order to go about my day.” – Carl Higbie Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

GPD Silver Shield Endorses Fiorello for State Rep, 149th District

By: greenwichfreepress | September 15, 2020

“When the Bill (H.B. 6004, ‘An Act Concerning Police Accountability’) became law, once again, Kimberly was and is the only person taking their time by talking to us and others in the law enforcement community on effective strategies to correct this horrible Bill.” – Greenwich Police Silver Shield Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

LETTER: Joe Kelly goes the extra distance to help others

By: greenwichfreepress | September 15, 2020

“Joe Kelly has been a great neighbor for over 20 years and has gone the extra distance to help others especially in a crisis.” – Nancy Burke Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

GOLDRICK: Fiorello is no friend to the Environment

By: | September 15, 2020

“It’s clear that candidate Fiorello is not only anti-environment and and anti-clean energy, but makes up “facts” to support her anti-environment views.” – Sean Goldrick Continue Reading →