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

By: greenwichfreepress | 3 hours 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

Transportation

Eversource says 90% of CT customers will have power Sunday evening

By: | August 8, 2020

Customers can log in to the Eversource website to find the updated list of restoration times for their towns. Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

LETTER: Fazio Will Help Restore Balance in Hartford

By: greenwichfreepress | August 8, 2020

“It truly is time to move past the ‘rinse and repeat’ policies that have crippled Connecticut’s economy.” – Ed Lopez, Chickahominy Continue Reading →

Real Estate

Greenwich Property Transfers, July 9-17, 2020

By: | August 8, 2020

291 Stanwich Rd sold on July 10, 2020 for $3,500,000 Continue Reading →

Government

All Greenwich High Priority Roads Cleared; MRE Distribution Continues Sunday

By: | August 8, 2020

All High Priority roadways have been cleared. About 22% of the Town remains without power. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Woman Charged with Trespass and Violating Condition of Release in Western Greenwich

By: greenwichfreepress | August 8, 2020

Police received a report that a woman was on a property in western Greenwich where she was not allowed. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

UPDATE: Greenwich Tree-Power-GPD task force Reopening High Priority Roads; National Guard to Distribute MREs to Residents

By: | August 8, 2020

As of Saturday morning, Greenwich has 43 roadways that are completely blocked. Seven are high priority and will be attended to first. Continue Reading →

Weather

Eversource: Hundreds of crews arrive for weekend restoration effort

By: greenwichfreepress | August 8, 2020

In Greenwich, as of Saturday morning, 22.48% customers remained without power, which is 6,347 out of 28,236. Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

Meskers: Eversource’s response to Tropical Storm Isaias has been unacceptable and abysmal.

By: | August 7, 2020

“The CEO made a reported $11 million in compensation last year. How does that fit with the level of service and the rate we pay for distribution?” – State Representative Stephen Meskers Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

LETTER: Support Ryan Fazio for State Senate This November

By: | August 7, 2020

“n November, we have an opportunity to send a message of change: as we cast our ballots, we should really consider how Connecticut was doing before the pandemic struck and think profoundly about the future we envision for the state.” – Marie Lopez, Chickahominy Continue Reading →

Government

Town of Greenwich Tropical Storm Isaias Response Update, Friday

By: greenwichfreepress | August 7, 2020

Tree damage suffered to the public utilities within Greenwich is widespread, complex, and requires a highly coordinated and technical response. Continue Reading →