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“First and foremost is this notion of artificially changing the flood zone. It begs the question, how do you obtain permission to develop a site by simply raising the grade and adding tremendous amounts of fill, just to avoid the requirements of limitations that those various zones have upon a property?” – Steve Walko, attorney representing neighbors and the Indian Harbor Association
This community tradition raises funds to support swim lesson scholarships. Through its partnership with Greenwich Public Schools, the YMCA evaluates approximately 600 fourth-grade students each year to assess their water safety skills. Students who need additional support are offered free eight-week swim lesson sessions at the YMCA. This year, 89 local students qualified for the program.
A Somers man was charged with Criminal Impersonation over the weekend after he came to Playland Park wearing an FBI shield and spinning a tall tale about being shot on the job. The shield was a fake. The story was too.
The Melody Men of the Retired Men’s Association (RMA) of Greenwich recently gave a special summer performance at the America-250/Greenwich “Sunday in the Park with George” event, serving as one of the opening acts at Roger Sherman Baldwin Park.
On Wednesday, August 28, Greenwich High School will hold its annual club fair to introduce this year’s incoming freshman class to the school’s 100+ student groups. Students can learn about hte GHS Model UN Team at the club fair. Continue Reading →
About 100 residents wearing “RHA” stickers for Round Hill Association attended Monday’s Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency meeting to object to a proposed development of 28 single family homes organized as condominiums with a community center at 124 Old Mill Road. Continue Reading →
“As the incumbent Republican members of the BET running for re-election, we all pledge to do our best in the upcoming campaign to earn your trust so that you can return us in November as the majority party on the BET.” – Current Republican BET Members and Republican Candidates for Re-Election to the BET Continue Reading →
The Director of the Greenwich Classic Film Series suggests the existing large movie theater on Railroad Ave, proposed to be demolished and replaced with small boutique movie theaters, has great potential as a performing arts center for films, live theater, dance, film festivals and more. Continue Reading →
“He was a great friend, a hard-working employee and devoted family man.” – GoFundMe page created by Garden Catering for their longtime co worker, Geo Tapia-Zuniga who leaves behind a wife and 5-year-old son. Continue Reading →
“Athletic facilities, many of which I have been involved with in various capacities over the past five decades, will be another area that will get laser like focus. Having played, coached, and umpired on our fields, I know we can AND must do better. Many individuals and organizations stand ready to help the town, our wonderful Parks & Recreation Department, and schools. We need to encourage and embrace them all.” – Fred Camillo Continue Reading →
Three girls and three boys, all in their late teens, were in the car, a blue sedan, headed south on Canal Street when the car lost control, hit two utility poles. The crash resulted in two deaths of two teens. Two are in critical condition, and two are in serious condition. Continue Reading →
39 Hearthstone Drive sold on Aug 19, 2019 for $3,000,000 Continue Reading →
“As a product of Greenwich Schools I see firsthand how much teachers and administrators, parents and coaches care about the students. I was really excited to apply to this role. And thrilled to get it.” – Sasha Houlihan, director of communication for Greenwich Schools Continue Reading →
“I have vigorously fought the allegations and am sickened by the shear lack of accountability proven by the members of our State’s SEEC. …But I realize full well that another two-year legal battle and the fees that would cost far exceed the amount of a settlement.” – Tony Turner, former DTC Chair, BET member Continue Reading →