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

By: greenwichfreepress | 1 hour 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

Government

Tropical Storm Isaias Restoration Nearly Complete in Greenwich

By: greenwichfreepress | August 12, 2020

Clean-up work conducted by the DPW and Parks & Rec is expected to take approximately two weeks. Continue Reading →

Government

Trump, Biden Win in Twice Delayed Presidential Preference Primary

By: greenwichfreepress | August 12, 2020

The primary was originally scheduled to be held April 28 and then ordered to be rescheduled to June 2, and finally rescheduled for Aug 11. Continue Reading →

Health

Benefits of the Boarding School Experience: Free Webinar with Admission Directors on Aug 13

By: | August 12, 2020

A webinar about the benefits of a boarding school experience featuring admission representatives on Thursday, August 13 at 4:30 pm via Zoom. Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

ERICKSON: Meskers places a high value on constituent services and is a problem solver.

By: greenwichfreepress | August 12, 2020

“Steve has the experience, the mettle and the commitment for the job of elected state representative. I can’t wait to see what he accomplishes his second term.” – Laura Erickson Continue Reading →

Business

PURA Schedules Public Hearing to Question Eversource on Rates

By: | August 11, 2020

The state’s Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) has scheduled a public hearing via Zoom. Continue Reading →

Schools

District Gets into Nitty-Gritty for Greenwich Schools Reopening during Covid

By: greenwichfreepress | August 11, 2020

“If Connecticut can’t get reopened, I don’t know who can around the country. We’re doing it led by public health – making sure everybody is wearing masks, making sure we have plexiglass where needed, and cohorting. We’re going to give our kids the best shot for in-classroom education.” – Gov Ned Lamont on Face the Nation Continue Reading →

Giving

Scholarship Fund Established to Honor Greenwich High School Hockey Coach

By: | August 11, 2020

The Rurak family has partnered with the Greenwich Athletic Foundation and has established a scholarship fund in honor of Coach Rurak. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Tailgating Driver Charged with DUI after Crash

By: greenwichfreepress | August 11, 2020

On Thursday, Greenwich Police responded to a car crash in the area of 1429 East Putnam Ave in Riverside. Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

LETTER: Fazio Leads by Example

By: greenwichfreepress | August 11, 2020

“Ryan has taken the high road, projecting true statesmanship by helping voters understand the truth without sinking to his opponent’s level. We need someone of his temperament in Hartford.” – Jill Capalbo, D.C., C.C.S.P. Continue Reading →

Real Estate

Greenwich Property Transfers, July 13-17, 2020

By: greenwichfreepress | August 10, 2020

40 Husted Lane sold on July 15, 2020 for $3,795,000 Continue Reading →