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Throughout the day, officers showcased specialized units including the SWAT team, dive team, and the department drone program. Police vehicles and equipment were displayed outside headquarters as children and families had the opportunity to speak directly with officers about their roles and training.
The Riverside Garden Club invites all to join them for a tour of the Colonial Herb Garden and light refreshments. Two Roads Brewery of Stratford has generously volunteered to brew ale using the hops grown at the colonial garden. Come sample what George Washington would have been served at the Knapp’s Tavern during his traverse through Greenwich 250 years ago.
Forty-five members partnered with local nonprofits across Greenwich in a day of hands-on service supporting children, families, and community organizations.
“The RTM is voting in June to accept the Greenwich Speed Camera plan. We all want our children to be safe, but we do not want our Town to be the honey pot for an out of state Equity Fund.” – Janet Lockton
Residents and local officials turned out in force to express grave concerns about the proposed Eversource substation at 290 Railroad Ave and the 2.3 miles of underground transmission lines to connect it to the Cos Cob station. Continue Reading →
Greenwich Police responded to an address on Bible Street at about 1:00am on the report of a car crashing into a utility pole. Continue Reading →
Band teacher John Yoon’s attorney Daniel Young questioned Greenwich School’s Superintendent McKersie for almost the entire day on Tuesday. While the Superintendent acknowledged a long lag in time between two winter complaints from parents about Mr. Yoon and a decision in writing to terminate him on June 12, he said that if Student A’s behavior was so disruptive and disrespectful for so long, Mr. Yoon should have engaged with the administration and parents promptly. “Speed matters,” he said.
Mr. Yoon’s attorney went through the Statement of Reasons for termination one item at a time, debunking and deconstructing many of them. Continue Reading →
Temple Sholom in Greenwich is celebrating its 100th anniversary with a variety of special programming and the writing of a Centennial Torah. Continue Reading →
After a drunk driver attempted to flee the scene of an accident on Alexander Street, witnesses identified the operator, who was arrested. Continue Reading →
From Loughlin Ave to Stanwich Rd, Greenwich property transfers at the end of August. Continue Reading →
Bob Lynagh was born and raised in Greenwich, finishing GHS in 1954 and marrying his high school sweetheart. He and Jean built their house with their own hands. Bob shared his story with Greenwich Free Press in anticipation of the first day of school, and is looking forward to resuming his job as crossing guard at New Leb. Continue Reading →
After this weekend’s water main break and closure of Rte 1 in Cos Cob by Toyota dealership, Greenwich Polcie have been informed by CT Dept. of Transportation that due to collateral damage to a fiber optic cable 24-48 hours of work to repair will shut the lanes, again, between Indian Field and Strickland. Timing to coincide with first day of school. GIVE YOURSELF EXTRA TIME. Continue Reading →
Congratulations to everyone from Greenwich who made Dean’s List at Colgate University in Hamilton New York. Continue Reading →
Student P took the witness stand for several hours, describing Mr. Yoon’s behavior in superlatives and categorizing Student A’s behavior as disrespectful to Mr. Yoon and the entire band. Student P described the job of section leader as “a chore” not unlike herding cats. Dr. McKersie said the behavior of Student A was not at issue, but “How” discipline was meted out. The Superintendent repeatedly said it was emotionally abusive to remove Student A of his position as section leader without notice. He said parents should have been brought into the situation earlier and there should have been warning in advance of the discipline action. Continue Reading →