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Hearing on Greenwich School Speed Cameras Raises Concerns over Privacy and Data Collection

By: greenwichfreepress | 34 minutes ago

“Can other government agencies like ICE access the information. Can insurance companies or another FOIA the data? Can another state’s police department or attorney general’s office subpoena the data in a vigilante justice effort regarding women’s health care should someone seek healthcare in Connecticut?” – Danielle Eason
The next step following the public hearing is for the item to go before the RTM on June 8 for approval.

Police & Fire

Saturday is Greenwich Police Day, a Fun Family Event

The event runs 10:00am to 2:00pm in “Police Alley,” at 11 Bruce Place.

Government

Justice Dept Investigation Determines Yale’s Medical School Discriminated Based on Race in Admissions

The investigation showed that, in general, Black and Hispanic applicants were admitted with consistently lower academic qualifications than their White and Asian counterparts. – US Dept of Justice

Around Town

Greenwich Farmers Market Opens May 16 in Horseneck Lot

Oceans 180 will return with a vast variety of fresh seafood from Connecticut shores. Check out our interview with Oceans 180’s Jardar Nygaard, from last summer. ‍ Also, there are new vendors including New Petal Flower Farm out of Monroe, CT and Biscuits and Bones, who offer all natural dog food and dog treats.

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YMCA of Greenwich Celebrates Record-Breaking Healthy Kids Day Attendance
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Government

Lamont Restricts Gatherings to 5 People, Gun Sales By Appointment Only, Suspends 10¢ Plastic Bag Tax

By: greenwichfreepress | March 27, 2020

“Anyone from out-of-state who comes to Connecticut self-diagnose and self-quarantine. Make sure you are 100% healthy after 14 days before you do a lot of circulation up here.” – Governor Ned Lamont Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Argument Leads to Coffee Poured on Laptop, Arrest

By: greenwichfreepress | March 27, 2020

Police responded to a report of a verbal argument on Tuesday. Continue Reading →

Health

Spot On Veterinary Hospital & Hotel Launches PPE Drive

By: greenwichfreepress | March 27, 2020

Anyone who would like to donate can drop off any PPE including masks, gowns, gloves, eyewear, and shoe covers outside of Spot On at 184 Selleck Street in Stamford. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Greenwich Police Promote Master Patrol Officer Peter Schmitt to Sergeant

By: greenwichfreepress | March 26, 2020

When the coronavirus crisis is over, Greenwich Police plan on having a proper ceremony to celebrate Sgt. Schmitt’s achievement. Continue Reading →

Government

Freaked Out? With 24/7 News Coverage, COVID-19 Symptoms Might be Psychosomatic

By: greenwichfreepress | March 26, 2020

Greenwich Hospital COO Diane Kelly had good advice for people self isolating with their families. Don’t share a bathroom if possible. Keep good hand hygiene and don’t travel to visit with other family members if you don’t have to. Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

LETTER: Instituting Tipping Fees Is Short-Sighted Given Pandemic

By: greenwichfreepress | March 26, 2020

Government officials should focus on supporting local businesses and constituents, not on tipping fees. Continue Reading →

Around Town

Edward Washburn: GHS Teacher, Soldier, Casualty of Spanish Flu

By: Peter Berg and Karen Frederick | March 26, 2020

“With a cherry smile and a wave of the hand, He has wandered into an unknown land.” – The Green Witch, November, 1918 Continue Reading →

Government

Lamont Requests Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for COVID-19

By: greenwichfreepress | March 26, 2020

“As a neighboring state to New York, with thousands of residents who work in or travel to New York daily, Connecticut is within the epicenter of infection. The virus knows no state boundaries, as demonstrated by the hundreds of positive cases in Fairfield County.” – Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Lost Dog “Tea” Last Seen Getting into Blue BMW in Cos Cob

By: greenwichfreepress | March 26, 2020

“Tea,” is an 8-year-old Teacup Yorkie who has lived in Cos Cob his whole life. Continue Reading →

Government

Safer Supermarket Shopping Practices Are Expanding in CT

By: greenwichfreepress | March 26, 2020

Practices include installing sneeze-guards between customers and cashiers, and allowing just one shopper per family. Continue Reading →

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