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

By: greenwichfreepress | 18 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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Letter to the Editor

Floren: Elect Camillo and Rabin in The Land of Steady Habits

By: greenwichfreepress | August 30, 2019

“Choose Fred Camillo and Lauren Rabin, along with the entire Republican slate of candidates. These are people we can trust. They deserve our support. They have earned it.” – Livvy Floren Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Trio Promoted to Detective First Grade at Greenwich Police Dept

By: greenwichfreepress | August 30, 2019

On Tuesday afternoon Greenwich Police Chief James Heavey recognized the appointment of three outstanding officers to the position of Detective First Grade. Continue Reading →

Government

Tree Warden Hears Objections to Removal of Town Tree at 62 Mason Street

By: greenwichfreepress | August 29, 2019

Developer Albert Orlando wishes to demolish the 1890 house at 62 Mason Street and have the Town remove a mature London Plane tree so he can install a 22 ft wide entrance to an underground garage for 16 cars to park. Continue Reading →

Schools

Head of Food Services for Greenwich Schools to Retire Oct 1

By: greenwichfreepress | August 29, 2019

John Hopkins is retiring. His last day will be October 1, 2019. Continue Reading →

Obituaries

Memorial Service Announced for John D. Munnelly, 74

By: greenwichfreepress | August 29, 2019

There will be a memorial service for John D. Munnelly on Friday September 6th at 11:00 am in St. Catherine’s Chapel. Continue Reading →

Schools

GHS Cardinal Field Bleachers Should Be Shored Up In Time for First Home Football Game

By: greenwichfreepress | August 29, 2019

This week workers are installing scaffolding underneath the home side bleachers at Cardinal field. Continue Reading →

Schools

Greenwich High School’s Ian Tiedemann Receives Council for Economic Education’s 2019 Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Award

By: greenwichfreepress | August 28, 2019

“The awards committee was particularly impressed with your passion for economics, your inclusion of various external resources and texts, and your continued commitment to economic education.” – Council for Economic Education Continue Reading →

Schools

GHS Club Fair Sparks New Beginnings For 2019-2020 School Year

By: Jordan Paris | August 28, 2019

The annual Greenwich High School club fair, accessible to those who run clubs and new students who want to join, provides a gateway between club creators and passionate students. From video games to support groups, there is something for everyone to be a part of and find themselves. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

DUI for Driver Spotted Straddling Double Yellow Line

By: greenwichfreepress | August 28, 2019

Around 3:00am on Sunday, Greenwich Police officers on patrol observed a gray Ford Escape straddle the solid double yellow lines on East Putnam Avenue approaching Laddins Rock Rd. Continue Reading →

Food Drink Restaurants

Choose Your Veggie-Centric Bar Snacks and Cocktails at Little Beet Table

By: greenwichfreepress | August 28, 2019

Located at at 376 Greenwich Avenue, recently opened Little Beet Table features a “vegetable-forward menu” that includes a fun and innovative roster of bar snacks. Continue Reading →

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