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

By: greenwichfreepress | 5 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

Drug Charge for Greenwich Driver Follows Motor Vehicle Stop

By: greenwichfreepress | September 6, 2020

During a motor vehicle stop police discovered the driver was in possession of Alprazolam pills that had not been prescribed to him. Continue Reading →

Giving

Food Drive Will Help New Covenant Center Serve 500+ People Daily

By: | September 6, 2020

New Covenant Center’s soup kitchen in Stamford is now serving over 500 people daily. This is a huge shift in need and the support of many is now required to meet the need. Continue Reading →

Giving

Register Today for The Undies Project Cocktails & Comedy 2020

By: greenwichfreepress | September 6, 2020

On October 10 The Undies Project will be hosting its annual fundraiser event Cocktails & Comedy which for the very first time will be held remotely. At 7:00pm from the comfort of your own home Laugh for a Cause with comics Jane Condon and Kelly MacFarland. Continue Reading →

Giving

DART to the Finish Virtual Charity Walk Set for Sept 26 – Oct 3

By: | September 6, 2020

The third annual DART to the Finish charity walk to benefit Dana’s Angels Research Trust (DART) is scheduled for September 26 through October 3, 2020, and will be held virtually this year. Continue Reading →

Schools

CT High School Football Players Appeal to Governor, Dept of Health: “Let Us Play”

By: greenwichfreepress | September 6, 2020

Over the weekend, players Tweeted at Governor Ned Lamont on social media with the hashtag #letusplayCT, with many Tweets featuring photos of players in masks holding signs with slogans like, “We followed the rules. Stop changing the game,” and “We followed the rules, Let us Play.” Continue Reading →

Real Estate

Greenwich Real Estate Report: Aug 28-Sept 4, 2020

By: Stefanie Lacoff | September 5, 2020

Greenwich real estate highlights and open house list. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Greenwich Man Charged with Threatening, Violation of Protective Order

By: | September 5, 2020

A Greenwich man responded to Greenwich Police headquarters to turn himself in on an active arrest warrant. Continue Reading →

Around Town

Hamill Rink to Open for Skating Season

By: | September 5, 2020

A limited public session schedule begins September 20 to October 11, Sundays only from 2:00-4:00pm. Continue Reading →

Health

Greenwich Resident Tests Positive for West Nile Virus

By: greenwichfreepress | September 5, 2020

The individual, between 70-79 years of age became ill in the fourth week of August was hospitalized with West Nile encephalitis and is recovering. Continue Reading →

Giving

Greenwich COVID-19 Community Relief Fund Issues Grants to Children’s Day School, Filling in the Blanks, Jewish Family Services, Liberation Programs, YWCA

By: greenwichfreepress | September 5, 2020

“When we started this fund, none of us could have imagined that six months later we would still be in the thick of the pandemic, with no more certainty and stability than we had at the onset.” – David Rabin, CEO of Greenwich United Way Continue Reading →