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

By: greenwichfreepress | 2 hours ago

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.

Schools

Western Middle School Principal Suzanne Coyne to Depart

Since 1997, Ms Coyne has worked at Greenwich Public Schools, holding multiple positions, including special education teacher and district special education instructional coach, but has called Western home since 2014 when then superintendent William McKersie appointed her assistant principal.

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Government

P&Z Watch: Sacred Heart Greenwich Proposes 26,000 Sq Ft STEM Building

The applicant proposed to construct a 26,000 square foot academic building including a bridge connection area and associated site improvements, on a 109.197-acre campus at 1177 King Street in the RA-4 zone.

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Giving

Next Blood Drive at Temple Sholom Scheduled for March 5, 2018

By: greenwichfreepress | February 28, 2018

The need for blood can come without warning. Storms, terror attacks and mass shootings aren’t scheduled. Blood drives are! Continue Reading →

Schools

BOE Votes 5-3 for Feasibility on CMS Field Upgrades

By: greenwichfreepress | February 27, 2018

A motion passed to seek $300K for a feasibility study of upgrading Central Middle School, but the board was divided. The vote was 5 to 3. Continue Reading →

Obituaries

Mary Jo Broadbent, 96

By: greenwichfreepress | February 27, 2018

To honor her life family and friends will gather on Thursday, March 1 from 4-8pm at Coxe and Graziano Funeral Home, 134 Hamilton Avenue, Greenwich. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, March 3 at 12pm at St. Paul RC Church in Greenwich. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Police Investigate Sunday Night Hit and Run in Cos Cob

By: greenwichfreepress | February 27, 2018

A pedestrian reported that while walking north on Valleywood Sunday night he was struck by a silver car. Continue Reading →

Around Town

Greenwich Tree Warden Announces Decision on Two Oak Saplings Neighbor Wants Removed

By: greenwichfreepress | February 27, 2018

“Trees are not to be removed ‘for doing what trees do naturally’. Trees are not to be removed for shedding fruit, nuts, leaves, twigs and small branches, or for sheltering wildlife.” – Bruce Spaman Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Police Spot Greenwich Woman with Warrants Walking down Mason Street

By: greenwichfreepress | February 27, 2018

Jeaterai Zuzim. Feb 26, 2018 Photo courtesy Greenwich Police Dept

Lt Slusarz said the suspect allegedly used a stolen credit card stolen from a Cost Cob School teacher to shop in Cos Cob. Continue Reading →

Around Town

Shuffleboard Tournament Builds on Tradition at Bruce Park Grill

By: greenwichfreepress | February 26, 2018

The Bruce Park Grill, a popular haunt for locals, is a fixture in central Greenwich. The annual shuffleboard tournament draws intense competition among friends. Continue Reading →

Around Town

Backhoes Needed to Remove Tons of Trash at Weekend Beach Cleanup at Greenwich Point

By: greenwichfreepress | February 26, 2018

Among the debris collected was 1,000 plastic bags, 1,500 bottle caps,1,000 plastic straws, 30 buoys, 10 lbs of fishing line and 200 balloons. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Breach of Peace Charge for Man Following Incident in Central Greenwich

By: greenwichfreepress | February 26, 2018

On Feb 23, an incident occurred in central Greenwich in which an individual followed a victim making the victim feel alarmed and fearful. Continue Reading →

Government

Judge Upholds Wetlands Denial of Proposed 8-30g Development at Post Road Iron Works

By: | February 26, 2018

The denial of the redevelopment by the Planning & Zoning Commission was also appealed. Judge Berger will likewise review this case. Continue Reading →