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

By: greenwichfreepress | 5 hours ago

The Greenwich RTM voted to approve a $542,404,659 budget for the town. Of that number $92,100,000 was for capital project funds.. 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 
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Letter to the Editor

Real Grass for Healthy Kids: Setting the Record Straight Regarding EPA Study on Turf

By: greenwichfreepress | September 16, 2019

“Camillo’s characterization of the EPA report (on turf) is inaccurate.” – Real Grass for Healthy Kids – Arthur Yee MD, Jude Braunstein, Liane Tel, Susan Rudolph, Warren Silver Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Neighbor Dispute in Adams Garden Ends in Yelling, Broken Bottle, Keyed Car

By: greenwichfreepress | September 16, 2019

On Sept 14 Greenwich Police responded to Bertolf Rd, which is part of Housing Authority property, Adams Garden, on a report of a neighbor dispute involving a dog. Continue Reading →

Parenting

Fusion Academy Free Speaker Series: “The Importance of Self-Care for Teens” with Joyce Sixsmith

By: greenwichfreepress | September 16, 2019

School Counselor and Prevention Expert Joyce Sixsmith will conduct an interactive discussion about the importance of self-care for parents, the power of role modeling and strategies to coach your teens to make healthy decisions. Continue Reading →

Arts

Local Author to Read from New Book, Permission to Fly

By: greenwichfreepress | September 16, 2019

The book has already received sixty five 5-star reviews on Amazon. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Old Greenwich Man Charged after Throwing Items During Argument

By: greenwichfreepress | September 16, 2019

On Sunday morning Greenwich Police arrested an Old Greenwich man who had escalated a verbal argument and physically threw items at the victim. Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

LETTER: Oberlander Believes in Transparency and Bi-Partisanship

By: greenwichfreepress | September 16, 2019

“Over the past decade, Jill’s public service is proof not only of her love for our town, but also that she is the most capable candidate to lead Greenwich into the future.” – Danelle Eason Continue Reading →

Obituaries

Margaret (“Peggy”) Freiberg

By: greenwichfreepress | September 16, 2019

Donations in Peggy’s memory may be made to the National Trust for Historic Preservation or the American Cancer Society. Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

Letter: Camillo is Committed to All Families of Greenwich

By: greenwichfreepress | September 16, 2019

“Besides being passionate about helping all families in our community regardless of political affiliation, Fred is an environmentalist.” – Lisa Seglem, Cos Cob Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

Warner: Who would a Corporate Search Consultant Pick for First Selectman?

By: greenwichfreepress | September 15, 2019

“This race is shaping up to be a contest of competing ‘vision’ for the future.” – Mike Warner, Past Chair, RTM Finance Committee Continue Reading →

Around Town

Abilis Holds Open House and Job Fair on September 19

By: greenwichfreepress | September 15, 2019

Abilis is hosting its Job Fair on Thursday, September 19, 2019, from 5:30 to 7:30pm at its Greenwich office at 50 Glenville St. Lean About Abilis’ Programs & Services for Those with Special Needs and Apply to Work with Abilis. Continue Reading →

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