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Greenwich Police to Hold Public Hearing on School Zone Speed Camera Program

By: greenwichfreepress | 55 minutes ago

A pubic hearing about the town’s school zone speed camera program will be held Thursday, May 14, at 7:00pm in the Town Hall Meeting Room. The meeting is in person and will be live on GCTV on cable and on GCTV youtube live. (No Zoom option).

Business

Greenwich High School PTA Announces New Job Board, “Starteryou,” Connecting Students & Local Employers

Starteryou is an independent job‑board platform that provides students with a safe and secure way to explore part‑time jobs, summer work, and internships. Employers can register at starteryou.com to post opportunities.

Government

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

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.

More Headlines

P&Z Watch: Fitness Center Proposed at 100 East Putnam Ave in Cos Cob

PHOTOS: GHS Spring Musical, Grease, Opens Thursday – Go Greased Lightning

Guinness Record Holders Honored During Tom’s Driving School 75th Anniversary Celebration

Government

Greenwich Academy Neighbors Say Quality of Life Has Taken a Hit This Summer

By: greenwichfreepress | August 25, 2019

“We didn’t sign up to live next to a quarry.” – Ellen Brennan-Galvin Continue Reading →

Around Town

Get Ready for Pemberwick-Glenville Association’s Valley Jam 2019!

By: greenwichfreepress | August 25, 2019

Join Pemberwick Glenville Association’s annual community event on Saturday, September 7, from 12:00 noon to 7:00pm to kick off Valley Jam 2019, at the Field at Western Greenwich Civic Center, 449 Pemberwick Road, Greenwich, CT 06831. Continue Reading →

Government

Info Session on Greenwich Train Station Redevelopment Project Announced

By: greenwichfreepress | August 25, 2019

On Tuesday, August 27 from 7:00-9:00pm First Selectman Peter Tesei and representatives from Ashforth Company are hosting an informational session at the Town Hall meeting room regarding the proposed Greenwich Transportation Center Redevelopment project. Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

Letter: Camillo is Committed to the Greenwich Community

By: greenwichfreepress | August 25, 2019

“His honesty, strong work ethic, intelligence, common sense and passion in business, as a politician and a volunteer molded Fred into a strong leader and, frankly, a breadth of fresh air.” – Joseph Iannuccilli Continue Reading →

Business

How Romance Scams Often Lead to Further Fraud

By: greenwichfreepress | August 24, 2019

The CT BBB explains how romance fraud victims become “money mules.” Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Trio Busted for Shoplifting at CVS; One Had Probation Violation

By: greenwichfreepress | August 24, 2019

It all started around 12:45am on Tuesday when Greenwich Police in the area of West Putnam Avenue and Weaver Street were alerted to a larceny at CVS. A woman stopped for shoplifting was stopped but pushed her way out of the store. Continue Reading →

Obituaries

Kimberly Orrico Gillick, 59

By: greenwichfreepress | August 24, 2019

A wake will take place on Sunday, August 25 at Castiglione Funeral Home, 544 Old Post Rd. #3, Greenwich, CT from 3:00-7:00 pm.

Funeral Services will be held on Monday, August 26th at St. Catherine’s of Siena Church, 4 Riverside Avenue, Riverside, CT at 10:00am. Continue Reading →

Schools

PHOTOS: Greenwich Schools Convocation Emphasizes Putting Joy Back Into Education

By: greenwichfreepress | August 24, 2019

A theme during convocation 2019 was the impact individual teachers have on students.. Dr. Toni Jone reminded teachers that every day matters and that even remarks made on the first day of school might be remembered by a student in 40 or 50 years. Continue Reading →

Government

Board of Selectmen Approve Speed Limits for Two Local Roads

By: greenwichfreepress | August 24, 2019

The Selectmen approved 25 MPH speed limits on Meadow Drive off Orchard in Cos Cob and Hearthstone Drive in Riverside near Riverside School. Continue Reading →

Obituaries

Brian John Doran, 51

By: greenwichfreepress | August 24, 2019

Funeral service will be celebrated on Saturday, August 24th at 10:00 at St. Mary’s Church, 178 Greenwich Avenue. Continue Reading →