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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.
“Mr. Johnson entitled his piece, “Greenwich Democrats in disarray”. Wishful thinking. Jill Oberlander’s nomination for First Selectwoman was by a rousing unanimous vote at the Town Committee. She is a centrist candidate who has stood firmly behind the fiscal prudence of this wonderful Town.” – Jeff Ramer Continue Reading →
Throughout a lengthy special meeting on the train station redevelopment, the back and forth between P&Z commissioners and the applicant took on a theme of New England town versus an extension of Grand Central Station which the architect described as urbanistically appropriate. Continue Reading →
“Since neither Mr. Turner nor his campaign Treasurer has anything to do with my and Jill Oberlander’s campaign, it is time to return to the merits of the election and our effort to bring leadership and good governance back to Greenwich.” – Sandy Litvack, Democratic candidate for re-election as Selectman Continue Reading →
Police Sergeant Joseph Ryan is set to retire on Wednesday after serving the Town of Greenwich for the past 33 years. Continue Reading →
Beginning on Thursday, Connecticut shoppers will be charged a 10¢ fee for every single-use plastic bag until they are phased out altogether in the summer of 2021. Continue Reading →
The RTM has two vacancies that they hope to fill in September. Continue Reading →
Friends and family may visit at the Castiglione Funeral Home, 544 Old Post Rd #3, Greenwich CT 06830 on Thursday from 4:00-8:00pm. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday August 3, at 2:00pm at the Byram Shore Boat Club. Continue Reading →
Police say a Port Chester driver was disheveled, confused and unaware of what town she was in. Continue Reading →
During a motor vehicle stop Greenwich Police found four men in possession of mail that did not belong to them. They also turned up a device that is commonly used to steal mail from postal boxes. Continue Reading →
This charming, turn key home is located on a quiet, tree-lined cul-de-sac in Cos Cob steps from train, schools, park and stores. Continue Reading →