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

By: greenwichfreepress | 9 minutes ago

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).

Business

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

Starteryou is an independent job‑board platform that provides students with a safe and secure way to explore part‑time jobs, summer work, and internships. Employers can register at starteryou.com to post opportunities.

Government

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

The Greenwich RTM voted to approve a $542,404,659 budget for the town. Of that number $92,100,000 was for capital project funds.. Of that number, $92,100,000 reflects capital project funds. A high profile motion to reduce $40+ million funding for construction and design for the Hamill Rink modified flip in Morlot Park in Byram by $38,500,000, leaving only enough to fund design work, failed.

Police & Fire

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

Greenwich Schools Superintendent shared a message noting that the swatting incident impacted Central Middle School. Out of an abundance of caution, CMS was placed in a Secure in Place status while officers assessed the situation. Officers assigned to school patrol were already on scene at the time of the incident and immediately responded.

More Headlines

P&Z Watch: Fitness Center Proposed at 100 East Putnam Ave in Cos Cob

PHOTOS: GHS Spring Musical, Grease, Opens Thursday – Go Greased Lightning

Guinness Record Holders Honored During Tom’s Driving School 75th Anniversary Celebration

Police & Fire

Detective Honored for Work in Elderly Sweetheart Scam

By: greenwichfreepress | August 14, 2020

The best part of the investigation was that Detective Manning was able to recover the money lost by the victim. Continue Reading →

Real Estate

Up to the Minute Greenwich Property Transfers, July 23-24, 2020

By: greenwichfreepress | August 14, 2020

46 Parsonage Rd sold on July 24, 2020 for $3,375,000 Continue Reading →

Schools

Justice Dept Says Yale Illegally Discriminates against Asians, Whites

By: greenwichfreepress | August 14, 2020

Yale’s president said the school is steadfastly committed to diversity and will not change its admissions processes. Continue Reading →

Weather

Ode to a Tree Taken by Isaias

By: | August 13, 2020

“The tree has been first base in hundreds of wiffle ball games with my cousins. My parents wedding reception took place next to that tree, under a tent, in a torrential downpour.” – Jessica Reid, Sheephill Road Continue Reading →

Health

CIAC to proceed with fall sports despite DPH recommendations

By: | August 13, 2020

CIAC announced its decision on Wednesday. On Thursday the CT Dept of Health recommended CIAC move football and girls volleyball to spring. Continue Reading →

Around Town

YWCA Panel Talks Race: School culture, Curriculum, and Dropping the Term Headmaster at GHS

By: greenwichfreepress | August 13, 2020

A panel discussion Wednesday on systemic racism in schools was organized by YWCA Greenwich, whose core mission includes eliminating racism. The conversation was inspired by the proliferation of “BlackAt” accounts on social media. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Teen Charged for Old Greenwich Land Rover Theft; More Cars Missing

By: greenwichfreepress | August 13, 2020

A Nissan was stolen from North Maple Ave, but thieves abandoned it in the road with the keys inside. Also a Range Rover was reported stolen from Overlook Drive in Milbrook. Continue Reading →

Arts

No need to “swine”…the Off-Beat Players are ready for the show!

By: | August 13, 2020

Off-Beat Players are excited to premiere their production of Charlotte’s Web on Friday, August 14. Continue Reading →

Health

Covid-19 update: “Schools present the same challenges that any large gatherings do.”

By: greenwichfreepress | August 12, 2020

“The challenge now is everyone is hoping for that vacation – to be able to visit parents and grandparents, and getting on with their lives. The challenge is there is no getting on with your life. There is no going back to the way it was.” – Dr. Tom Balcezak, chief medical officer, Yale New Haven Health System Continue Reading →

Real Estate

Up to the Minute Greenwich Property Transfers, July 20-22, 2020

By: greenwichfreepress | August 12, 2020

8 Bradbury Place sold on July 20, 2020 for $2,880,000 Continue Reading →