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

By: greenwichfreepress | 11 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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Police & Fire

Three People Bitten By Raccoon in Port Chester Just over CT State Line

By: greenwichfreepress | September 9, 2019

Residents are advised to stay away from raccoons. “We would like to remind everyone that raccoons are wild animals and can carry diseases.” – Port Chester Police Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Greenwich Police Quash Rumors of SWAT Team Deployment Near North Street School

By: greenwichfreepress | September 9, 2019

“We had a report of a burglary in progress on North Street, and we responded. The person who had tried to break into the house was already long gone.” – ” Lt John Slusarz Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Greenwich Professional Firefighters Respond to Fire on Harkim Rd

By: greenwichfreepress | September 9, 2019

On Friday afternoon Engines 4, 1, 3, 8, Truck 1, Car 3 and other units responded to Harkim Road for a reported house fire. Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

LETTER: Fred Camillo Is a Man of Integrity

By: greenwichfreepress | September 9, 2019

“Whether as a private business owner, or public servant Fred has always advocated strongly for Greenwich. He has earned the respect of Republicans, Democrats and independents because he is an honest reliable life long resident of our town.” – Dave D’Andrea Continue Reading →

Around Town

Celebration of the Life of Bob Lynagh Set for Oct 5, 2019

By: greenwichfreepress | September 8, 2019

The community is invited to a Celebration of the Life of Bob Lynagh. The event is being planned by Jean Lynagh for October 5, 2019 at 10:00am at Sacred Heart Church, 40 Gold Street in Greenwich. Following the 10:00am mass, there will be a reception at 11:00am at the Polish Club at 30 Greenway Drive in Greenwich. Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

LETTER: Oberlander Has Credentials and Experience to Do the Best Job for Greenwich

By: greenwichfreepress | September 8, 2019

“Jill Oberlander has the credentials and experience to do the best job for our town. I will be voting for Jill in November.” – Lori Jackson Continue Reading →

Real Estate

Up to the Minute Greenwich Property Transfers, September 3, 2019

By: greenwichfreepress | September 8, 2019

10 Hassake Rd sold on Sept 3, 2019 for $985,000 Continue Reading →

Greenwich House of the Week (Advertisement)

RENTAL OF THE WEEK: Spacious Townhouse in Walk-to-Everything Downtown Location

By: greenwichfreepress | September 8, 2019

Walk to everything from this superb downtown location. This spacious end unit townhouse is in move-in condition. Continue Reading →

Arts

Astronomical Society of Greenwich to Host Free Talk on “The Dancing Dragons of Apep”

By: greenwichfreepress | September 8, 2019

Dr. Pope will show a recent discovery of a spectacular system, dubbed ‘Apep’, which is the only confirmed binary in the Galaxy consisting of two Wolf-Rayet stars, and is probably the second-brightest binary star system in the galaxy. Continue Reading →

Real Estate

Next for the Wrecking Ball in Greenwich: Colonial Circa 1900

By: greenwichfreepress | September 7, 2019

The property last sold on Aug 7, 2019 for $1,950,000. Continue Reading →

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