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Viral Video in Supermarket Results in Nathaniel Witherell Investigation of Incident Involving Staff Member

By: greenwichfreepress | 1 hour ago

An alleged racist verbal assault was recorded in a Stamford supermarket by an Indian woman who appears to be on the receiving end of a tirade from a woman buying shredded cheese and cigarettes, later identified online as a nurse employed by Greenwich’s town-owned nursing home, The Nathaniel Witherell.

Government

Gov Lamont Signs Legislation Strengthening the Ability To Prosecute Hate Crimes

The legislation Governor Lamont signed takes all the state’s existing hate crimes laws and consolidates them into a new chapter of the statutes dedicated solely to hate crimes, making them much easier to find and analyze for the purposes of prosecuting offenders of these crimes.

Summer Camp

Code Ninjas Returns with Another Summer of COOL Enrichment

Kids don’t just “watch screens” – they build, create and problem-solve thrugh STEM • Robotics • 3D Printing • LEGO® Engineering • Game Design • AI • Minecraft • Drones • Building Cartoons & more.

Business

P&Z Watch: Preschool and Daycare Proposed at Former Acme Supermarket on West Putnam Ave

The Goddard School anticipates 216 children would be enrolled across all programs at the facility. There would be approximately 40 staff, including 36 teachers and four administrators. There would be 32+/- parking spaces on the property and an additionally approximately 50+/- parking spaces across the street at 132 West Putnam Avenue, which is also leased to the applicant by the owner.

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Arts

Abilis Has Talent Show Set for Friday, June 20, 2018

By: greenwichfreepress | July 20, 2018

The second annual “Abilis Has Talent Show” is being held at 6:00pm on Friday, July 20 at the First Presbyterian Church. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Teens Busted for Stealing, Crashing Grandmother’s Lexus

By: greenwichfreepress | July 20, 2018

The teens went on a joyride but didn’t get far before they crashed into a wall less than a mile away. The car rolled over and burst into flames. Continue Reading →

Government

Full Concession Opening at Greenwich Pool at Byram Park is Delayed

By: greenwichfreepress | July 19, 2018

Because of missing electrical parts for the concession stand hood a Certificate of Occupancy is still in the offing. With a TCO, Kevin Allmashy is able to vend items from a folding table and sell cold drinks and snacks from a cooler. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Teen Burglar Caught Red Handed on Private Home’s Surveillance Camera

By: greenwichfreepress | July 19, 2018

Police responded to Lockwood Lane in Riverside after receiving a call that an unknown person was inside a home and had been observed on a surveillance camera. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Animal Cruelty Charge for Woman Who Left Dog in Hot Car in Cos Cob

By: greenwichfreepress | July 19, 2018

A woman who left her dog in a car with the windows closed was charged by Greenwich Police with Animal Cruelty. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Police Charge Woman with Two Counts of Larceny

By: greenwichfreepress | July 19, 2018

Stamford Police contacted Greenwich Police to say they had a woman in their custody who had an active arrest warrant out of Greenwich. Continue Reading →

Around Town

Founder’s Day Features Unveiling of Restored Feake-Ferris House c1645 in Old Greenwich

By: greenwichfreepress | July 18, 2018

Wednesday, July 18 was Founder’s Day, a tradition in Greenwich since 1947. To mark the occasion the Feake-Ferris House, c1645, which was restored rather than demolished, was open for tours. The owners, Martin and Anna Waters opened their new home, which is connected to the historic one, for the reception. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Greenwich Police Investigate Cyber Tip, Charge Local Man with Possession of Child Pornography

By: greenwichfreepress | July 18, 2018

Greenwich Police say over 130 videos and over 60 images of children engaged in sexually explicit acts were found in a Greenwich home. Also, according to police, multiple online “chats” regarding fantasy sex acts with children were found. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Man Stopped by Police Was Wanted Since 2009 by Stamford PD

By: greenwichfreepress | July 18, 2018

Greenwich Police conducted a motor vehicle stop which revealed there was an active arrest warrant out of Stamford for the driver. Continue Reading →

Around Town

Arthur Murray and Billy Blanks, Jr Celebrate National Dance Day

By: greenwichfreepress | July 18, 2018

The event will help fund Wigs & Wishes in the provision of wigs for warriors battling cancer and granting the last wishes of terminal children. Billy Blanks Jr will be the celebrity host.
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