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

By: greenwichfreepress | 4 hours 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

Police & Fire

Greenwich Woman Charged with DUI on Round Hill Rd

By: greenwichfreepress | August 19, 2019

The driver was charged with DUI, Operating a Motor Vehicle with Hand Held Telecommunications Device/Text, and Failure to Drive in Proper Lane. Continue Reading →

Real Estate

Up to the Minute Greenwich Property Transfers, Aug 13-14, 2019

By: greenwichfreepress | August 19, 2019

33 Baldwin Farms South sold on Aug 13, 2019 for $3,450,000 Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

LETTER: Candidate Camillo Continues Silence in Face of Trump Hate Rhetoric

By: greenwichfreepress | August 19, 2019

“Mr. Kriskey seeks to deny local impact of the Republican party leader’s rhetoric.” – Sarah Darer Littman Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

Litvack Response to Kriskey: Really?

By: greenwichfreepress | August 18, 2019

“This is not about engaging ‘in rhetoric that is meant to confuse and distract the public,’ as Mr. Kriskey fears, it is about an honest conversation about values and leadership.” – Sandy Litvack, Democratic Selectman, Greenwich Board of Selectmen Continue Reading →

Government

P&Z Watch: Delavan Ave Two-Family Redevelopment Approved Despite Loss of Mature Trees

By: greenwichfreepress | August 18, 2019

The redevelopment of a legally nonconforming two-family house at 292 Delavan Ave would increase its FAR and footprint, as well as cut down two mature trees to make way for a driveway. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Second Man Charged with Residential Burglary at Night on Arcadia Rd

By: greenwichfreepress | August 18, 2019

The incident took place around 2:25am when residents were sleeping on Arcadia Rd in Old Greenwich. Continue Reading →

Around Town

Pin Oak Tree Planted at Town Hall is Emblematic of Town’s Public-Private Partnership with Greenwich Tree Conservancy

By: greenwichfreepress | August 18, 2019

“Triple P – public-private-partnerships – have made this community what it is today.The Greenwich Tree Conservancy is one of the most successful partnerships this Town has seen in some time.” – Greenwich First Selectman Peter Tesei Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Woman Found Sleeping on Front Porch of Private Residence Had Outstanding Warrant

By: greenwichfreepress | August 18, 2019

According to the CT Judicial Branch website, the suspect had been arrested by Greenwich Police in May 11, 2017 and charged with Hit and Run. Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

Kriskey: Camillo Campaign Will Focus on Issues Facing Greenwich

By: greenwichfreepress | August 17, 2019

“I knew it would not be a normal local Greenwich election this year when the first question from the media for Rep. Fred Camillo after his Republican Party endorsement for first selectman was will he vote for President Trump.” – Jack Kriskey, Chairman, Fred For First Campaign Continue Reading →

Health

Greenwich Health Dept Warns Beach-Goers of “Swimmer’s Itch”

By: greenwichfreepress | August 17, 2019

Swimmer’s Itch, also called cercarial dermatitis, appears as a skin rash caused by an allergic reaction to microscopic parasites that are released from snails into fresh and salt water (such as lakes, ponds and oceans). Continue Reading →