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Hearing on Greenwich School Speed Cameras Raises Concerns over Privacy and Data Collection

By: greenwichfreepress | 3 hours ago

“Can other government agencies like ICE access the information. Can insurance companies or another FOIA the data? Can another state’s police department or attorney general’s office subpoena the data in a vigilante justice effort regarding women’s health care should someone seek healthcare in Connecticut?” – Danielle Eason
The next step following the public hearing is for the item to go before the RTM on June 8 for approval.

Police & Fire

Saturday is Greenwich Police Day, a Fun Family Event

The event runs 10:00am to 2:00pm in “Police Alley,” at 11 Bruce Place.

Government

Justice Dept Investigation Determines Yale’s Medical School Discriminated Based on Race in Admissions

The investigation showed that, in general, Black and Hispanic applicants were admitted with consistently lower academic qualifications than their White and Asian counterparts. – US Dept of Justice

Around Town

Greenwich Farmers Market Opens May 16 in Horseneck Lot

Oceans 180 will return with a vast variety of fresh seafood from Connecticut shores. Check out our interview with Oceans 180’s Jardar Nygaard, from last summer. ‍ Also, there are new vendors including New Petal Flower Farm out of Monroe, CT and Biscuits and Bones, who offer all natural dog food and dog treats.

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Volunteering

Retired Men’s Association of Greenwich Honors Outgoing President Will Morrison

By: greenwichfreepress | May 17, 2025

During his tenure, Morrison launched three new member groups: the Book Group, which meets every two months to discuss a new book; the AI Group, focused on the latest developments in artificial intelligence; and the Genealogy Group, which helps members explore their family histories. Continue Reading →

Government

Set to Begin on Friday, Greenwich’s Gas-Powered Leaf Blower Prohibition Has Teeth

By: greenwichfreepress | May 17, 2025

Unlike last summer, fines will be in effect this summer. Continue Reading →

Arts

Greenwich Historical Society Announce 2025 Music on the Great Lawn Concert Series

By: greenwichfreepress | May 17, 2025

Concerts are free for Historical Society members and children; $10 for non-members. Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

Alfano, Arora, Jansen, Cappiali: A Targeted Interim Fix to Preserve High School Start Times

By: greenwichfreepress | May 16, 2025

“We urge the BOE to call a special meeting and formally request an interim appropriation — the appropriate next step under our charter. Should they do so, we are prepared to support a $1,957,842 interim allocation.” – David Alfano, Nisha Arora, Lucia Jansen, Paul Cappiali Continue Reading →

Around Town

New Vendors Added to 2025 Greenwich Farmers Market, Opens Saturday, May 17

By: greenwichfreepress | May 16, 2025

This year the market will feature three new vendors, including a familiar face in town, Jackie Mendive, with her freshly made Empanadas on the Go. Continue Reading →

Real Estate

Up to the Minute Greenwich Property Transfers, April 3-16, 2025

By: greenwichfreepress | May 16, 2025

125 Field Point Road PH 6A on April 16, 2025 for $6,200,000 Continue Reading →

Schools

Greenwich BOE Approves 7:45am Start Time at GHS; Declines to Eliminate Cantor House

By: greenwichfreepress | May 16, 2025

A motion to approve transportation “scenario 6,” with 7:45am start time but with the first academic class starting at 8:00am passed. A second motion for an additional reduction of $551,469 at Dr. Jones’ discretion also passed. Continue Reading →

Around Town

Students Awarded Gender & Racial Justice Scholarships at YWCA Greenwich 2025 Stand Against Racism

By: greenwichfreepress | May 16, 2025

Awards went to students who have demonstrated a commitment to making their school or community more diverse, equitable, inclusive, and/or antiracist were presented by Dana Tulotta, Assistant Principal at Greenwich High School. Continue Reading →

Government

Road through Armstrong Court May Be Named after Sam Romeo

By: greenwichfreepress | May 15, 2025

At Tuesday’s Board of Selectmen meeting Greenwich Communities director Tony Johnson proposed to name the roadway through Armstrong Court after board chair Sam Romeo. Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

Greenwich’s Budgeting Process Should Reflect Values and Vision, Not Just Our Spreadsheets

By: greenwichfreepress | May 15, 2025

“What Greenwich needs now isn’t more spreadsheet thinking; it’s investment-minded leadership that understands how to steward our community’s greatest resources with vision and care.” – Megan Harnett Continue Reading →

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