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

By: greenwichfreepress | 12 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

Police & Fire

Landlord and Tenant Charged after Fight in Byram

By: greenwichfreepress | July 18, 2020

Greenwich Police responded to a report that a tenant had assaulted his landlord, resulting in a head injury. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Man Charged for Passing Counterfeit C-Note in Walgreens

By: | July 18, 2020

at Oneida County Correctional Facility when Greenwich Police extradited him on a warrant for Forgery and attempted Larceny. Continue Reading →

Real Estate

Up to the Minute Greenwich Property Transfers, June 29, 2020

By: greenwichfreepress | July 18, 2020

16 John Street sold on June 29, 2020 for $3,050,000 Continue Reading →

Schools

Greenwich Schools Dive Deeper into Fall Reopening Plans; School to Start after Labor Day

By: greenwichfreepress | July 17, 2020

During the second special BOE meeting this week to discuss reopening frequently asked questions were answered about topics like electives, cohorts, enrollment spikes, class schedules, remote learning and the 20-21 school calendar. Continue Reading →

Real Estate

Up to the Minute Greenwich Property Transfers, June 24, 2020

By: greenwichfreepress | July 17, 2020

293 Stanwich Rd sold on June 24, 2020 for $3,372,000 Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

Fiorello: Re-Opening Schools This Fall

By: greenwichfreepress | July 17, 2020

“Have BoE members fully grasped how low the threshold might be to shutter a class, a grade, or an entire school? Parents will expect effective education to be provided through online classes, much better than was attempted this Spring.” – Kimberly Fiorello, local parent and candidate for State Rep 149th district Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

LETTER: State Rep Meskers Has Worked Tirelessly to Help Constituents During Covid-19

By: greenwichfreepress | July 17, 2020

“Steve is running for re-election for all the right reasons. He has 16 years experience as a member of the RTM, where I got to know and respect him even more as a fellow colleague on the Old Greenwich District 6 RTM. Steve has continued to serve on the RTM to keep a pulse on the truly local level while being our Representative to Hartford.” – Monica Prihoda, Old Greenwich Continue Reading →

Business

P&Z Watch: Proposed Luxury Assisted Living Facility May Be Too Big, Too High

By: | July 16, 2020

P&Z questioned a developer’s request to double the FAR for a full market-rate luxury assisted living community. They also talked about how a minimum of outdoor space enhances quality of life, and suggested the proposed 4 stories be reduced to three. Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

WMS Principal: After the protests, where will lasting change be found?

By: greenwichfreepress | July 16, 2020

“If we rename streets and tear down statues but leave little Johnny languishing in the back of the classroom, unaware of all he can be and unable to access the education that can break the cycle of poverty and violence, for Johnny, what has really changed?” – Gordon Beinstein, Principal, Western Middle School Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

Stowe: Why I’m Running for State Rep, 149th District

By: | July 16, 2020

“I now have multiple leadership roles on the Board of Education and we have accomplished much in the last three years, but what I have learned most is working with colleagues to build consensus regardless of political ideologies. That is a vital skill to have in Hartford.” – Kathleen Stowe, member BOE, candidate for State Rep, 149th district Continue Reading →