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RTM Motions to Reduce Budget for Rink and GHS Pool Fail; Cut to Roger Sherman Project Passes

By: greenwichfreepress | 40 minutes ago

The Greenwich RTM voted to approve a $687,585,590 budget for the town. Of that number, $92,100,000 reflects capital project funds. A high profile motion to reduce $40+ million funding for construction and design for the Hamill Rink modified flip in Morlot Park in Byram by $38,500,000, leaving only enough to fund design work, failed.

Police & Fire

UPDATE: Greenwich Police Respond to Central Middle School Swatting Incident with “Secure In Place” Protocol

Greenwich Schools Superintendent shared a message noting that the swatting incident impacted Central Middle School. Out of an abundance of caution, CMS was placed in a Secure in Place status while officers assessed the situation. Officers assigned to school patrol were already on scene at the time of the incident and immediately responded.

Business

P&Z Watch: Fitness Center Proposed at 100 East Putnam Ave in Cos Cob

Programming would include a balanced mix of Pilates, barre, yoga, medication and breathwork. The applicant seeks to offer group classes as well as private and semi-private instruction.

Around Town

PHOTOS: GHS Spring Musical, Grease, Opens Thursday – Go Greased Lightning

Greenwich High School’s spring musical production of Grease is set for Thursday, May 14; Friday, May 15; and Saturday, May 16 in the school’s performing arts center. Shows start at 7:00pm. There is an intermission between Act 1 and Act 2. Reserve tickets online.

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Guinness Record Holders Honored During Tom’s Driving School 75th Anniversary Celebration

Greenwich Public Schools Presents the 2026 Paraeducators of the Year

Linda Ann Pagano, 78

Government

RTM District 8 (Cos Cob) Has a Vacancy

By: greenwichfreepress | January 29, 2020

The district will fill this position at their next meeting scheduled for Wednesday, March 4, beginning at 8:00pm in Cos Cob School’s Media Lab.
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Around Town

Greenwich Land Trust Seeks to Purchase 70+ Acre Aquarion Property on Lake Ave

By: greenwichfreepress | January 29, 2020

The 72.27 acres of land is considered surplus and is no longer needed by Aquarion in order to provide water service. Continue Reading →

Opinion

ARORA: Tolls Are a Bad Policy with No Popular Support

By: greenwichfreepress | January 29, 2020

“Despite lack of support from the majority of our voters, if the Democrats in state government muscle their proposal into law, given their super-majority in the state legislature, it would be a massive mistake.” – Harry Arora, incoming member of the Connecticut House of Representatives, representing District 151 Continue Reading →

Dogs

Adopt-A-Dog Has Three Dogs In Animal Planet’s 3rd Annual Dog Bowl

By: greenwichfreepress | January 29, 2020

Adopt-A-Dog announced three of their dogs made the final roster in the Animal Planet’s DOG BOWL III airing during football’s biggest weekend. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

UPDATE: Fotis Dulos Being Treated for Carbon Monoxide Poisoning after Being Found Unresponsive at His Home

By: greenwichfreepress | January 28, 2020

Multiple sources said Fotis Dulos he took his life, but his attorney is quoted saying his client had a pulse and was taken to UConn Health. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Mail Carrier Found Unresponsive in Delivery Truck in Byram

By: greenwichfreepress | January 28, 2020

Police and EMS responded to Prospect Street West, a dead end that is off Mead Ave in Byram about 2:15pm. Continue Reading →

Giving

Miku Sushi Promotion to Benefit Kids in Crisis in February

By: greenwichfreepress | January 28, 2020

The promotional menu will feature two sushi rolls and a cooked dish that will be available for lunch, dinner, and takeout during the entire month of February. Proceeds will go to Kids in Crisis. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Traffic Stop for Broken Brake Light Leads to Forgery, Interfering Charges

By: greenwichfreepress | January 28, 2020

A man pulled over for a broken brake light lied about his identity. He also had a suspended license and no insurance. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Two Dog Bite Incidents Reported to Greenwich Police

By: greenwichfreepress | January 28, 2020

A high school student walking down Widgeon Way was bitten and a 26-year-old was bitten by a dog that somehow climbed over a neighbor’s fence was bitten. Continue Reading →

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SOLD: Colonial in Burning Tree Neighborhood

By: greenwichfreepress | January 28, 2020

Located in the Burning Tree neighborhood, this property affords the opportunity to enjoy golf, tennis, swimming and kids camps practically in your own backyard. Continue Reading →