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A new pre-application has arrived at Greenwich Planning & Zoning that includes a three story addition at the back of the office building at 10 Mason Street. The property is one of two that sold from BNY Mellon National Association in 2025. The building was first constructed in 1954 with two stories. In 1962 it was increased to four stories, with land added for parking for a total of 60 spaces including two ADA spaces.
“Art in the Park” event, which is set for Sunday, June 7 in Binney Park in Old Greenwich from 10:00 am to 5:00pm. This is a free, family-friendly event that transforms the park into an open-air art gallery.
The Greenwich Scholarship Association will be the beneficiary of the Woman’s Club of Greenwich’s Concert on the Lawn on Friday, June 5 — an evening dedicated to helping local students achieve a college education through need-based scholarships.
“Pride is more than color and celebration; it is a promise — to ourselves, to our neighbors, and to the young people growing up here — that everyone has a right to live openly and without fear. That promise is why towns gather each June, and why Greenwich will come together on Saturday, June 6 at 4:00pm. – Allison Hope
The indictment alleges that between June and November 2012, Eastman engaged in video chats with minors over the Internet using his computer and online video chatting services such as Skype. During these video chats, Eastman enticed the minors to engage in sexually explicit conduct, which Eastman recorded and/or photographed and then saved on his computer. In order to deceive and entice the minors, Eastman posed as famous singers and musicians that are popular to teenagers. Continue Reading →
Greenwich High School junior and Google Science Fair champion, Olivia Hallisey, appeared recently on Late Night with Stephen Colbert on CBS.
“Why not go with a baking soda volcano?” Mr. Colbert askedHallisey, a GHS junior. Mr. Colbert may have joked a bit, but he was clearly impressed with the young science student. “Was it hard? Did it take a lot of time,” he asked. “I don’t know whether to be inspired or intimidated right now.” Continue Reading →
A U.S. Air Force veteran, Mr. Dixon worked in the Department of Public Works for the Town of Greenwich from 1978 to 2005. During his tenure as traffic operations supervisor, he was selected by the First Selectman of Greenwich and Commissioner of Public Works to act as liaison between the town and the State of Connecticut on all state projects in Greenwich, including the reconstruction of the I-95 bridge, following its collapse into the Mianus River. Continue Reading →
The Greenwich International Film Festival appointed a new executive director, Colin Stanfield. Also, GIFF is currently accepting submissions for the 2016 festival. By using code COLINGIFF2016, film makers receive a discount.
The non-profit organization hosts a world class film festival each June, and supporting events throughout the year. It was founded to bridge the worlds of film, finance, and philanthropy. The Festival’s mission is to provide filmmakers with the opportunity to showcase their work with the goal of finding financing and distribution. Additionally, GIFF will harness the power of film to serve the greater good by supporting a charity partner each year. The Festival, and its supporting events throughout the year, help to create a burgeoning visual arts community in Greenwich and beyond. Continue Reading →
Despite comments from GHS student government president that wifi inside the high school is spotty at best, on Jan. 7, Greenwich Schools Chief Information Officer, Phil Dunn said, “The network, while imperfect, works reliably for educational uses.”
Back in December, Faragasso said, ” the wifi very slow and nearly impossible to use in almost all areas of the student center, the science wing, and all of the houses — so, basically, the entire school.” Continue Reading →
Greenwich Republican Town Committee leader Jim Campbell announced on Thursday that he will step down. Continue Reading →
The new year is off to a bang with real estate transfers! Continue Reading →
The suspect denied the altercation between himself and a co-worker at 100 West Putnam Ave becoming physical. However, he displayed fresh wounds to his right arm consistent with someone attempted to remove themselves from his grip. Continue Reading →
A Hamilton Ave man was arrested on a warrant on Jan. 6 by Greenwich Police Continue Reading →
The Citizen’s Police Academy provides a first-hand overview of both law enforcement and community-related functions of the Greenwich Police Department, and some of the topics of instruction include: Introduction to Policing, 911 Awareness, Use of Force, Scams and Fraud, Crime Scene/Forensics, and After the Arrest. Space is limited so please return your application along with a copy of your driver’s license by April 20, 2016. Continue Reading →