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

By: greenwichfreepress | 19 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.

Police & Fire

Georgia Man Charged with Laundering Money from Account of CT Dead Person

According to the arrest warrant, about $68,000 in funds were transferred out of a Fidelity account and allegedly funneled through multiple accounts before being converted into Bitcoin.

Government

Dr. Michael Goldstein Receives the Republican Nomination for Connecticut’s 4th Congressional District

“I am deeply grateful to the delegates, supporters, volunteers, and friends who helped make this possible. This nomination is the result of hard work, perseverance, and a shared belief that Connecticut residents deserve stronger representation in Washington.” – Dr. Michael Goldstein

Schools

GCDS Juniors Recognized by the National Center for Women & Information Technology

Mary Chickering ’26 and Kaki Weiksner ’26 were recognized by the National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT) on April 22 at a ceremony held at Eversource headquarters in Berlin, CT.

More Headlines

May is National Mental Health Awareness Month; NAMI Southwest CT is Grateful for Local Support

Foodshed Network Launches CSA Bring Seasonal Produce Straight to Backcountry Greenwich

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

Police & Fire

CT Bail Enforcement Agents Deliver Port Chester Man to Greenwich Police

By: greenwichfreepress | March 5, 2020

A Port Chester man was originally arrested in 2019 and charged with Larceny 5 and Conspiracy to Commit Larceny 5 for an incident at CVS. Continue Reading →

Health

Greenwich First Selectman Camillo Urges Residents to Follow CDC Protocols for Coronavirus

By: greenwichfreepress | March 4, 2020

there have been at least six reported in nearby New Rochelle, NY.
• NO handshaking – Use a fist pump or an elbow bump.
• Use ONLY your knuckle to touch light switches, elevator buttons, etc.
• Lift the gasoline dispenser with a paper towel or use a disposable glove. Continue Reading →

Giving

Change a Life, Save a Life: Why You Should Complete Greenwich United Way’s Survey

By: greenwichfreepress | March 4, 2020

Greenwich United Way provides funds to Kids in Crisis, Liberation Programs, TAG, Father’s Forum, Abilis birth to 3 program, and Supermarketing for Seniors, to name a few. CEO David Rabin said GUW will be part of the process to help identify a solution to the gap left by the pending closure of St Roch Early Learning Center childcare facility. Continue Reading →

Giving

New Lebanon School’s Spaghetti Dinner to Feature Delicious Dinner and Much More

By: greenwichfreepress | March 4, 2020

Dinner will be catered by Blackstone’s. And, new this year, there will be raffles and a silent auction that will include Yankee tickets, a meet and greet with John Starks and a pass to his cigar lounge, one year of dance with Dance Pointe. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Multiple Charges for Greenwich Driver Who Hit Tree Stump and Left Car on Lawn

By: greenwichfreepress | March 4, 2020

On Sunday morning Greenwich Police responded to Riversville Rd near Glenville School where a car had been abandoned in the overnight hours. Continue Reading →

Giving

Western Middle School’s “Mane Event” 2020 to Support St Baldrick’s Foundation

By: greenwichfreepress | March 4, 2020

This annual event enlists “shavees” to shave their head to raise money for childhood cancer research. Western’s events have raised over $37,000 in the past two years for this worthy cause. Continue Reading →

Arts

CANCELLED: Free Screening at Avon Theatre of ‘All Things Bakelite,’ Precursor of Plastic as We Know It

By: greenwichfreepress | March 4, 2020

Update, March 10,2020: This event has been cancelled. Continue Reading →

Schools

Yale to Host Free Symposium for High School Students

By: Monique Nikolov | March 4, 2020

International Relations Symposium at Yale is a free, one-day symposium for high school students that will take place on Sunday, April 5 at Yale University in New Haven. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Greenwich Police Charge New York Man with Larceny, Risk of Injury to Child

By: greenwichfreepress | March 4, 2020

Greenwich police officers on foot in central Greenwich observed a larceny in progress on Thursday. Continue Reading →

Government

Town Opens RFP for Redevelopment of Roger Sherman Baldwin Park

By: greenwichfreepress | March 3, 2020

Greenwich is looking for a licensed design firm to create a new vision for Roger Sherman Baldwin Park, which extends into Greenwich Harbor and is surrounded by water on three sides. It serves as the Town’s public open space and hosts many annual events that draw thousands. Continue Reading →