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

By: greenwichfreepress | 7 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

Real Estate

Up to the Minute Greenwich Property Transfers July 1, 2020

By: greenwichfreepress | July 25, 2020

28 Stiles Lane sold on July 1, 2020 for $3,100,000 Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

LETTER: Pay Attention to how candidates relate to those in their communities

By: greenwichfreepress | July 24, 2020

“It has been great observing his optimism and commitment to the Nutmeg state at a time when most young people have looked for opportunities elsewhere.” – Xae Reyes, PhD, Riverside Continue Reading →

Government

After Weekend of Teen Parties, Greenwich First Selectmen Asks, “Why take that chance? Why be selfish? Why be reckless?”

By: greenwichfreepress | July 24, 2020

First Selectman Fred Camillo said his office had received multiple complaints about young people going to large gatherings, picnics, cookouts and pool parties while not wearing masks or social distancing to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Continue Reading →

Government

New Commissioner Appointed for Greenwich Dept of Human Services

By: greenwichfreepress | July 24, 2020

Demetria Nelson holds a LCSW and has 18 years of experience in the field of human services, 15 years of experience in addiction and mental health, and 13 years of increasing supervisory/managerial experience. Continue Reading →

Around Town

Parks & Rec Sandblast Sand Sculpture Contest Takes a New Shape in Summer 2020

By: greenwichfreepress | July 24, 2020

Parks & Rec and Greenwich Arts Council’s annual Sandblast sand sculpture contest is a town favorite. This summer you can take a photo of your sculpture and enter online. Continue Reading →

Business

Everything You Wanted to Know about Police Body Cams

By: | July 23, 2020

Representatives from a company called Axon talked about their products including police body cameras. But they also offer tasers, interview room solution, patrol car cameras and even an air drone program, all of which can be networked together. Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

Arzeno: We Can Provide Safe and Dynamic Quality Education

By: greenwichfreepress | July 23, 2020

“Research shows investment in education yields long-term economic growth. With weak schools, we all fail.” – Hector Arzeno is a parent volunteer at Greenwich High School, Member of the RTM in District 8, and Democratic Candidate for State Representative in the 151st Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Greenwich Selectmen to Form Building Committee for New, Greenwich High School Safety Entrance Vestibule

By: greenwichfreepress | July 23, 2020

The town attorney clarified confusion over who has jurisdiction over forming a building committee. The ed specs give an idea of how the new security vestibule will work. Continue Reading →

Government

Selectmen Take a Gander at Proposed Eastern Greenwich Civic Center

By: greenwichfreepress | July 23, 2020

The existing building will be demolished and replaced with modern, structural, steel-framed structure with masonry and glass exterior walls. Tai Soo Kim Architects (TSKA) designed the building to have an intersecting curved roof. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Fiorello: Police Reform Bill Raises Questions

By: greenwichfreepress | July 22, 2020

“Yes, we want the highest standards of accountability and consistency in our police force. But does this big bill, ‘An Act Concerning Police Accountability,’ totaling 41 sections at last count, get the job done?” – Kimberly Fiorello, Candidate for State Representative for District 149, Greenwich and Stamford Continue Reading →