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

By: greenwichfreepress | 15 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

Police & Fire

Greenwich Police Dept Has a Few Openings for the Fall Citizens Police Academy

By: greenwichfreepress | September 3, 2019

This fall’s program features a new, condensed schedule! Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Drug Dealer Charged in Near-Fatal Overdose in Greenwich

By: greenwichfreepress | September 3, 2019

Greenwich Police continues its fight against those who provide illegal drugs to addicted victims. They are expecting to arrest a second suspect who is currently incarcerated for a different case. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Greenwich Woman Arrested After Early Morning Car Accident

By: greenwichfreepress | September 3, 2019

A local woman was charged after a crash for driving suspended license due to a DUI. Continue Reading →

Government

P&Z to Again Scrutinize Mason Street Development Submitted Under Workforce Housing Regulation Section 6-110

By: greenwichfreepress | September 3, 2019

ON AGENDA FOR WEDNESDAY, SEPT 4th. A local developer seeks to demolish a house on Mason Street built in 1882, and replace it with a 3-story, 7 unit building under section 6-110 of the Greenwich Building Zone Regulation, which is for workforce housing. Two of the 7 units will be moderate income. In return the zoning regulations are relaxed, including FAR. Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

DTC Vice Chair: In Support of Jill Oberlander for First Selectman

By: greenwichfreepress | September 3, 2019

“Jill, with her formidable negotiating abilities, skillfully presides over a bipartisan BET. She has garnered praise from Republicans and Democrats alike. Although she understands the art of compromise, we can count on Jill to negotiate for the best
possible outcome.” – Gina Gladstein, Vice Chair of the Greenwich DTC Continue Reading →

Weather

Greenwich Harbormaster to Mariners: Prepare Your Vessels, Atlantic Hurricane Season is Upon Us Again !

By: greenwichfreepress | September 2, 2019

“The most remarkable thing about this storm is how slowly it’s moving because that builds a bigger surge. This is as good time as any for local mariners to go over their preparations.” – Greenwich Harbormaster Ian MacMillan Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

GPD: Matthew Margolies 1984 Murder Case Remains Open and Active

By: greenwichfreepress | September 2, 2019

Greenwich Police has never given up on this case and are hopeful that advances in forensic science, including DNA, will help lead to a closure. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

GPD: Men Sped Down Greenwich Ave, Tossed Counterfeit Money Out Window

By: greenwichfreepress | September 2, 2019

On Saturday Greenwich Police got a tip from a merchant in the area of Greenwich Avenue that they had been given a forged $50.00 bill. Continue Reading →

Arts

Pete Francis & The Dragon Crest Collective to Perform at Greenwich Point

By: greenwichfreepress | September 2, 2019

Come and enjoy free musical events and don’t forget refreshments and chairs or a blanket. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Cos Cob Man Charged with Attempted Burglary

By: greenwichfreepress | September 2, 2019

A Cos Cob man is accused of attempted burglary of a deli on Valley Rd in Cos Cob. An an officer was at Stamford Superior Court when the man appeared there on an unrelated case. Continue Reading →