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Greenwich Schools PTA Council Honors Volunteers with Essence Awards

By: greenwichfreepress | 3 hours ago

On Tuesday morning a large group of Greenwich Public Schools PTA volunteers gathered at town hall to honor nominees for the Essence awards. This year there were an unprecedented 16 nominees.

Government

Governor Lamont Signs Legislation Making Absentee Ballots an Option for All Voters in Connecticut Elections

The legislation increases the penalty for harassing election workers from a misdemeanor to a felony on a second offense, including publicizing an election worker’s name or address with intent to intimidate. It also makes tampering with an absentee ballot drop box a class D felony. Additionally, it restricts federal law enforcement officials from being within 250 of a polling place or other sensitive election site without permission from state election officials or court order. The law empowers the attorney general to act against interference or intimidation.

Around Town

Save the Sound Releases Long Island Sound Beach Grades in Advance of 2026 Swim Season

Tod’s Point beach received an A+ grade. Island Breach received an A grade, Great Captain Island received an A+ and Byram Beach received a D+.

Arts

Greenwich Scholarship Association Benefit Concert to Support Local Students Facing Rising College Costs

The Greenwich Scholarship Association will be the beneficiary of the Woman’s Club of Greenwich’s Concert on the Lawn on Friday, June 5 — an evening dedicated to helping local students achieve a college education through need-based scholarships.

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Police & Fire

PHOTOS: Five Members of Greenwich Police Dept Honored in Individual Promotion Ceremonies

By: greenwichfreepress | August 27, 2020

On Thursday afternoon five members of Greenwich Police Dept were officially promoted at a series of five small ceremonies at the Public Safety Complex, one for each member and his family, to allow for social distancing. Continue Reading →

Government

Greenwich Board of Selectmen Vote in New Fire Chief

By: | August 27, 2020

Chief McHugh will be sworn in an outdoor ceremony at 10:30 a.m. Monday, August 31, at the Greenwich Public Safety Complex, 11 Bruce Place. He will officially assume his new role on September 14, 2020. Assistant Chief Robert Kick will continue serving as Interim Fire Chief until then. Continue Reading →

Schools

Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich to Open Daytime High School Remote Learning Center

By: | August 27, 2020

This safe, structured, and accessible setting will allow high school students to attend their virtual classes and complete their school assignments at the Clubhouse when their “cohort” is not on the Greenwich High School campus. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Cos Cob Man Arrested after Altercation at Greenwich Hospital

By: greenwichfreepress | August 27, 2020

Last week Chimblo charged with 5 counts of Illegal Possession of Narcotics, which police say he was receiving by mail. Continue Reading →

Government

Greenwich RTC Food Truck Fetes First Responders

By: greenwichfreepress | August 27, 2020

On Wednesday at Greenwich’s public safety complex on Bruce Place the Greenwich Republican Town Committee (RTC) sprung for a visit from the Joey B’s food truck in a gesture of gratitude to first responders following Tropical Storm Isaias. Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

WEISBROD: A Walk in Putnam Park with Hector

By: | August 27, 2020

“It was so clear during our walk together in Putnam Park that Hector’s genuine interest in public service was visible to those who talked with us. He sings the praises of both Fred Camillo and Ned Lamont.” – David Weisbrod Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Cos Cob Man Faces Five Counts of Illegal Possession of Narcotics

By: greenwichfreepress | August 26, 2020

A Harold Street man faces five counts of Illegal Possession of Narcotics. Continue Reading →

Government

Selectmen Discuss Possibility of Expanding Residential Parking in Byram

By: greenwichfreepress | August 26, 2020

A Byram resident said there are often cars with New York license plates parked in the area of Mead Avenue. Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

LETTER: Greenwich Tipping Fee Truth

By: greenwichfreepress | August 26, 2020

“A ‘study’ of 60 unidentified people (of over 12,000 non-commercial hauler customers) is so statistically incomplete and opaque that to draw any conclusions from it is misguided and deceptive.” – Mark Fichtel Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

LETTER: Joe Kelly is a good and genuine man

By: greenwichfreepress | August 26, 2020

“I believe that people overlook one of the most important aspects when voting for someone: their character. Are they honest? Will they hear the people and bring change to the community? These characteristics are why I’ll be voting for Joe Kelly for State Representative.” – Jonathan Alexandre, GHS class of 2020 and former rugby player Continue Reading →

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