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“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.
The event runs 10:00am to 2:00pm in “Police Alley,” at 11 Bruce Place.
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
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.
Victims are being targeted through text message, social media posts and messages, and phone calls. One scam is a Facebook post telling seniors about a special grant to help pay medical bills. The link leads to a website claiming to be a government agency called the “US Emergency Grants Federation” (phony, of course). Do not click on it. Continue Reading →
In addition to Assault and Strangulation a local man was charged with Interfering with an Emergency Call and Disorderly Conduct. Continue Reading →
“All eyes are on the BET to provide the leadership and sound financial management this town sorely needs and to rein in the reckless and short-sighted spending of the BoE.” – Jude Braunstein, David Rudolph, Susan Rudolph, Warren Silver, Liane Tel, Bryan Tunney, Ellen Wolfson, M.D. and Arthur Yee, M.D. Continue Reading →
“WasteZero claims PAYT will cut Greenwich MSW by 40%, but we already cut it 32% after instituting single stream recycling seven years ago, have a recycling rate way above Connecticut’s average, and have a 45-50% residential recycling rate already. The problem is commercial, and the solution to that needs more study before ramming PAYT down the throats of residents to solve something over which they have no control.” – Mark Fichtel Continue Reading →
The paper shredding event is rescheduled for Saturday, October 10. Continue Reading →
Joey B’s owner Dom Delfino said regulars have been faithful, but the restaurant has taken a hit. They have their curbside pick up down to a science! Continue Reading →
In Greenwich here is a list of local food service establishments working to remain open and operating under health and public safety restrictions due to the COVID-19 emergency. Continue Reading →
As of Wednesday 55 Greenwich residents have tested positive for COVID-19. That is up from 45 the previous day, and 37 positive patients are hospitalized at Greenwich Hospital. Continue Reading →
Greenwich Commission on Aging/Greenwich Senior Center has teamed up with Greenwich Country Day School to launch a new program to connect neighbors through technology. Continue Reading →
An amendment to the trash disposal ordinance in town code for tipping fees at Holly Hill is on the call for the RTM’s April 20 meeting, which will be conducted virtually on the Zoom app. Continue Reading →