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

By: greenwichfreepress | 9 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

Linda Ann Pagano, 78

Schools

High School Seniors in Greenwich Named National Merit Scholarship Semi-Finalists 2019

By: greenwichfreepress | September 12, 2019

There were 14 semi-finalists at Greenwich High School alone! Congrats to everyone. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

GPD: Pedestrian Hit, Purse Stolen, Car Crushed

By: greenwichfreepress | September 12, 2019

On the morning of Sept 10, an 18 wheeler maneuvering in the area of 315 Milbank Ave, which is the address of Infiniti, crushed a parked car. Continue Reading →

Giving

PHOTOS: At GHS, Students and Staff Work To Meet 9-11 Food Drive Goal

By: greenwichfreepress | September 11, 2019

For 9th grade Innovation Lab students, most born in 2005, there are no memories of Sept 11, 2001. Instead their parents share their memories of that fateful day. At school they come together as a community through the food drive, which dovetails with their classroom activities. Continue Reading →

Around Town

Karen Fassuliotis: 18 Years Later

By: greenwichfreepress | September 11, 2019

“This is about the memory of those who gave their lives that day. The ordinary workers, who made it to their offices, never to return home. It is about the first responders, who I will never forget, as they rushed to the carnage, while others fled, including me. They are the people we should honor.” – Karen Fassuliotis Continue Reading →

Around Town

It’s Time to Join Scouting! – Stop by Eastern or Western Greenwich Civic Centers Sept. 12th

By: greenwichfreepress | September 11, 2019

The Greenwich Council, Boy Scouts of America will host a town wide recruitment night on Thursday, Sept. 12 at both Eastern and Western Greenwich Civic Centers. Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

Bocchino: Budkins Has Demonstrated Ability to Serve Town of Greenwich as Town Clerk

By: greenwichfreepress | September 11, 2019

“The Town Clerk’s staff is knowledgeable, courteous and kind. Whether Democrat, Republican, Independent or Unaffiliated everyone is treated with the utmost respect. This is a direct reflection of the leadership and work ethic’s of our wonderful Town Clerk, Carmella Budkins.” – Mike Bocchino, Former CT State Rep Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Greenwich Woman Charged with Risk of Injury to a Child, Assault

By: greenwichfreepress | September 11, 2019

The charges stemmed back to an altercation on June 20. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Greenwich Man Charged with Threatening, Attempted Larceny Following 7 Month Investigation

By: greenwichfreepress | September 11, 2019

The suspect allegedly demanded money and valuables from a victim and threatened to harm the victim if he did not get what he wanted. Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

QUIGLEY: Lauren Rabin is the Right Candidate For The Right Time

By: greenwichfreepress | September 11, 2019

“Whether it was as a member of the PTA, the RTM, the Finance Committee, the Board of Social Services, the Greenwich Youth Football League or in her current role on the Board of Education, Lauren has always dedicated herself to making Greenwich work better for all of its residents.” – Dan Quigley Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

Lauren Rabin: Why I am running for Greenwich Selectman

By: greenwichfreepress | September 11, 2019

“It’s only what you give away that enriches you from day to day.” This quote sums up my perspective on life and it is why I want to give back to the community that has given so much to my family and me. – Lauren Rabin Continue Reading →