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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.
Friends will be received at Graham Funeral Home in Rye, NY on Friday August 23 between the hours of 4:00pm and 8:00pm. A memorial service will be held at Rye Presbyterian Church on Saturday August 24 at 11:00am. Reception to follow on site. Continue Reading →
“I’ve seen it all, and been through it all.” – Kastriot Xhema, professional MMA fighter Continue Reading →
“The Board of Estimate and Taxation (BET) projects that if we “prioritize” the BOE’s master plan as proposed, capital spending will rise dramatically, our mill rate will increase by 60% and our debt will triple over the life of the program. Oberlander knows this. She is Chair of the BET.” – Brooks Harris Continue Reading →
Greenwich Green & Clean will host their first Annual “Green Gala” on Friday, October 25 at 6:00pm at Sam Bridge Nursery on North Street. Continue Reading →
The Gifted Coordinator Award is presented annually to an administrator who has made significant contributions to gifted children in their school district. Continue Reading →
Thieves check for unlocked cars in the overnight hours, and residents are advised to lock their cars and ring valuables inside. This past weekend two cars were stolen; others were rifled through and loose change taken. Continue Reading →
When police caught up with two men suspected of mailbox fishing from US Postal Service mailboxes the smell of marijuana emanated from the red Honda they were driving.They also saw mailbox fishing items in plain view. Continue Reading →
General symptoms occur suddenly between 5 – 15 days following the bite of an infected mosquito and range from slight fever, headache, rash, swollen lymph nodes, nausea, malaise and eye pain, to the rapid onset of severe headache, high fever, stiff neck, disorientation, severe muscle weakness, gastrointestinal symptoms, coma or death. Continue Reading →
” I will: (1) prioritize investments in our education system and our children’s well-being; (2) adopt an environmental mission statement that identifies and puts into motion easy-to-implement actions to conserve energy and protect our natural
resources; and (3) establish a business retention and economic development program to support our existing local business and attract new ones.” – Jill Oberlander, Democratic candidate for Greenwich First Selectman Continue Reading →
Police received a tip about an unconscious man inside a car on Talbot Lane in Byram. Continue Reading →