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

By: greenwichfreepress | 6 hours 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.

Summer Camp

YMCA of Greenwich Expands Summer Camp Programming To Meet Growing Community Needs

New collaboration at Camp Seton increases access to affordable childcare, outdoor learning, and youth leadership opportunities

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

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Business

CT Gov Lamont Signs ‘Stay Safe, Stay Home’ Executive Order

By: greenwichfreepress | March 20, 2020

Governor Directs All Non-Essential Functions in Connecticut to Suspend In-Person Operations Beginning 8:00pm Monday. Continue Reading →

Giving

Dalio Philanthropies Pledge $4 Million for CT Hospital Workers and Food Relief

By: greenwichfreepress | March 20, 2020

“Ray and I are deeply concerned about these front-line hospital workers, and the additional burdens they’re bearing as a result of this pandemic.” – Barbara Dalio Continue Reading →

Government

P&Z and Wetlands Close for Cleaning after Employee Calls in Sick with Flu-Like Symptoms

By: | March 20, 2020

“This is a national health emergency. I cannot stress that enough. We’re getting reports of people on social media sharing posts that are not true and sending around emails almost in a reckless manner. It goes beyond somebody being political. The wrong information can kill somebody. – Greenwich First Selectman Fred Camillo Continue Reading →

Schools

Greenwich Schools Special Education to Reschedule All PPTs

By: greenwichfreepress | March 20, 2020

Forde acknowledged families are having concerns and anxiety during the extended school closure and remote learning program. “We can get through this together and will do our best for the benefit of the children (many of whom are having a very difficult time processing our new reality),” Mary Forde wrote to Special Education families Continue Reading →

Giving

Mothers for Others Donates 18,000 Diapers to Family Centers and Neighbor to Neighbor

By: greenwichfreepress | March 20, 2020

Anyone wishing to help is asked to consider a monetary donation so that Mothers for Others can quickly re-stock their shelves to continue to provide diapers to children and families in need. Continue Reading →

Giving

Kids in Crisis 24-Hour Support Continues; Financial Assistance Appreciated

By: greenwichfreepress | March 20, 2020

Trained Crisis Counselors continue to answer helpline calls around the clock, as families face difficult times. Administrative staff members are working remotely, and in-house shelter staff are limited to essential employees only. Continue Reading →

Government

State Senator Kasser Urges 14 Day #shelterinplace Order in Connecticut

By: greenwichfreepress | March 20, 2020

“The longer we wait, the more harm we can expect.” – State Senator Alex Kasser Continue Reading →

Dogs

In Response to COVID-19, Adopt-A-Dog Seeks Foster Families, Supplies

By: greenwichfreepress | March 20, 2020

The Adopt A Dog shelter asks the community to offer their homes for fosters and supplies. Continue Reading →

Schools

Greenwich Schools Chief: Distance Learning May Need to Stay in Place

By: greenwichfreepress | March 19, 2020

Dr. Toni Jones reached out to families with an update on topics including food service, standardized testing, reporting absences, report cards, deep cleaning of district buildings, and the length of school closure. Also she said sewers are backing up because people are flushing sanitary wipes. She said they should go into the trash. Continue Reading →

Government

Camillo: Don’t Congregate at Town Beaches; Leaf Blower Ordinance Modified

By: greenwichfreepress | March 19, 2020

Camillo said if there continues to be an issue with groups gathering in the parks and beaches, he will be forced to make the decision to close all of those facilities. Currently parks and beaches are open, but playgrounds are closed. Continue Reading →

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YMCA of Greenwich Expands Summer Camp Programming To Meet Growing Community Needs

For more than 110 years, the YMCA of Greenwich has served as a cornerstone of the Greenwich community—responding to evolving needs and ensuring that children, families, and working caregivers have the support they need to learn, grow, and thrive. This summer, the YMCA is expanding its summer camp offerings through a new collaboration with Scouting America Greenwich, allowing YMCA programs to operate at the historic Camp Seton beginning summer 2026.

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