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

By: greenwichfreepress | 9 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

Real Estate

Up to the Minute Greenwich Property Transfers, Aug 19, 2020

By: | September 12, 2020

14 Rockwood Lane sold on Aug 19, 2020for $6,995,000 Continue Reading →

Around Town

PHOTOS: Glenville Volunteer Fire Co. Ceremony Marks 9/11 Anniversary with Resolve

By: greenwichfreepress | September 12, 2020

“As the years pass, memory of historical events will blur and ultimately will fade, but for anybody who was alive on Sept 11, 2001, or was old enough to remember, those images will never fade. There was something else that was born that day – that was resolve.” – First Selectman Camillo Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Greenwich Man Arrested after His Lost Wallet was Found Containing Fentanyl

By: greenwichfreepress | September 12, 2020

A man familiar to Greenwich Police was arrested when his lost wallet turned up containing Fentanyl. Continue Reading →

Around Town

RMA Speaker: What will the November election look like?

By: greenwichfreepress | September 12, 2020

Miles Rapoport, former Secretary of State for Connecticut, is currently the Senior Practice Fellow in American Democracy at the Ash Center of the Harvard Kennedy School of Government. Continue Reading →

Government

P&Z Watch: Victory for Old Greenwich Scenic Loop Despite Holdout

By: greenwichfreepress | September 11, 2020

Scenic loop applicants Rita Baker, joined by Candace Garthwaite said they recently stumbled on a 2/10 mile long scenic road in Greenwich: Selden Lane, negating the argument that a scenic road had to be longer than a half mile. Continue Reading →

Business

RTM Member to Propose “My body, my choice. My business, my choice” Mask Wearing Ordinance

By: greenwichfreepress | September 11, 2020

RTM Member Carl Higbie submitted his proposed “bill” titled “My body, my choice. My business, my choice” to RTM moderator Tom Byrne on Sept 4 and said it will be brought as a motion from the floor at the Sept 21 RTM meeting. Continue Reading →

Around Town

Get Ready to Be Amazed – Hawkwatch Season Has Begun!

By: greenwichfreepress | September 11, 2020

There are many hawk birding hotspot locations across Connecticut, but the Quaker Ridge Hawk Watch at Greenwich Audubon Center is the only ADA-accessible site in the region and the only hawkwatch site in the State with a paid, expert hawk counter on site. Continue Reading →

Real Estate

Up to the Minute Greenwich Property Transfers, Aug 18, 2020

By: greenwichfreepress | September 11, 2020

55 Mooreland Rd sold on Aug 18, 2020 for $4,400,000 Continue Reading →

Around Town

Fun Bike Safety Event for Children Set for Sept 12

By: greenwichfreepress | September 11, 2020

This event is made up of a series of stations, each dealing with an important aspect of safe cycling. Participants will have their bicycles inspected, learn how to ride, learn the rules of the road, and practice bicycle-handling skills. There will be a police car demo and free helmets will be provided. Continue Reading →

Schools

13 GHS Students Named National Merit Scholarship Program Semifinalists

By: greenwichfreepress | September 10, 2020

Thirteen Greenwich High School students have been recognized in the 2021 National Merit Scholarship Program, as Program Semifinalists. Continue Reading →