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

By: greenwichfreepress | 2 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

Schools

Greenwich Public Schools Appoints Leave Replacement Assistant Principal, Parkway School

By: greenwichfreepress | August 31, 2020

Ms. Boucard will hold this leave replacement position through at least December for Jeff Libby. Continue Reading →

Schools

Greenwich Schools Appoints New Leb Assistant Principal

By: | August 31, 2020

In addition to her most recent roles as Advanced Learning Program Teacher and Math Interventionist, Ms. Eisenstein also served as an Administrative Intern at Hamilton Avenue School for the 2019-2020 school year. Continue Reading →

Health

A UConn Student’s Perspective on the Garrigus Suites Medical Quarantine

By: Ryan Bologna | August 31, 2020

UConn student Ryan Bologna from Greenwich is in a campus building under medical quarantine. Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

GOLDRICK: Fazio wants to build you a nuke

By: | August 31, 2020

“Fazio, the Republican candidate for state senate in Connecticut’s 36th district – Greenwich, north Stamford, and New Canaan – has at the top of his power plan for Connecticut building new nuclear power plants: “As your state senator, I will advance an all-of-the-above clean energy strategy that incorporates more nuclear, hydroelectric, and other affordable power sources to our grid.” – Sean Goldrick Continue Reading →

Business

Two Greenwich Law Firms Unite as Smith & Grant LLP Joins the Whitman Breed Team

By: | August 31, 2020

The union of Whitman Breed with Smith & Grant is a natural one as both firms are based in Greenwich, and often referred clients to each other. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

GHS Athletes Share Outlook on Fall Sports Season

By: | August 30, 2020

Darian Fauser, class of 2021, interviewed GHS athletes anticipating fall sports. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Massive Fire in Port Chester Displaces Apartment Building Residents

By: greenwichfreepress | August 30, 2020

Around dusk North Main Street was still closed to traffic. Side streets were jammed with vehicles from multiple departments, and traffic on Route 1 at the state line was diverted from North Main St back to Rte 1 north or Byram Road. Continue Reading →

Arts

Bow Tie Cinemas on Railroad Ave Reopens with Covid Safety Protocols

By: | August 30, 2020

All seating will be 100% reserved and advanced ticketing fees will be temporarily waived through the website and on the Bow Tie Cinemas Mobile App. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Old Greenwich Man Charged with Failure to Appear after Call for a Ride to Hospital

By: | August 30, 2020

The arrestee was previously charged in 2019 with Breach of Peace 2, Public Indecency, and two counts of Risk of Injury to a Child (Class C Felony), for which the court awaits his plea. Continue Reading →

Schools

BOE Schedules Special Meeting on Covid Staffing Challenges and Updates

By: greenwichfreepress | August 30, 2020

Notice is hereby given of a Special Meeting of the Greenwich Board of Education, to be held on Monday, August 31, 2020 at 7:00pm, via teleconference. Continue Reading →