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

By: greenwichfreepress | 2 hours 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.

More Headlines

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

Real Estate

Up to the Minute Greenwich Property Transfers, Sept 6-10, 2019

By: greenwichfreepress | September 20, 2019

79 Dingletown Rd sold on Sept 9, 2019 for $3,805,000 Continue Reading →

Around Town

RSVP Today for the Lourdes Virtual Pilgrimage Experience on Sept 21, 2019

By: greenwichfreepress | September 20, 2019

Admission is free. To make a reservation and for information contact Mr. D’Andrea at (203) 918-9089 or email him at [email protected] Continue Reading →

Schools

GHS Student Government Leaders Praise Opportunity Block at BOE Meeting

By: greenwichfreepress | September 19, 2019

“Reception to the Opportunity Block has seemingly flipped in favor of it. Seniors are now able to live out the school’s motto of freedom with responsibility and leave campus at the start of OB.” – Zane Khader, the president of the GHS student body Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

LETTER: Tax Collector Candidate Heather Smeriglio’s Record Speaks for Itself

By: greenwichfreepress | September 19, 2019

“During her tenure in the Greenwich Tax Collector’s office, Heather went back to school and became certified by the State of Connecticut as a Municipal Tax Collector.” – Mary Jo Lovetri Whelan, Cos Cob Continue Reading →

Giving

Greenwich United Way Kicks Off Annual Campaign

By: greenwichfreepress | September 19, 2019

Jaime Eisenberg is chairing the Greenwich United Way annual campaign for the second year in a row and her team includes Greenwich United Way Tocqueville Chair Sabrina Pray Forsythe. Continue Reading →

Schools

Greenwich Public Schools Appoints Interim HR Director

By: greenwichfreepress | September 19, 2019

Most recently, Ms. Johnson served in the HR Department as Assistant Director for Certified Staff. Continue Reading →

Obituaries

Franklin Bloomer, 85

By: greenwichfreepress | September 19, 2019

A memorial service will be held at the Riverside Yacht Club on Saturday, November 9. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations are made to the Appalachian Trail Conservancy. Continue Reading →

Obituaries

Gerhard Krause Jr, 78

By: greenwichfreepress | September 19, 2019

Memorial service will be held September 28 at 2:00pm at the Living Hope Community Church in Old Greenwich at 38 West End Avenue for Gerhard Krause Jr, of Stamford, who passed July 31, 2019. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Man Charged with Disorderly Conduct for August Altercation in Back Country

By: greenwichfreepress | September 19, 2019

The incident stemmed back to the morning of Aug 9 on Willmerry Lane. Continue Reading →

Sports

Greenwich Siblings Bring Home Gold and Bronze at at Pan American Youth Fencing Championships

By: greenwichfreepress | September 19, 2019

An eighth grader at Greenwich Country Day School, Madison Duckett shares her talent in fencing with her younger brother, 11-year-old Myles, a student at Eagle Hill School. Continue Reading →