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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
A drunk driver fled Norwalk Police southbound on I-95 early Saturday morning. The operator lost control of the minivan in the construction zone near exit 11, crashing into a guardrail and then a construction truck, injuring two workers. The force of the impact ejected one of the female passengers from the minivan causing serious injuries. Continue Reading →
Connecticut was the first state to enact a gun seizure law, in 1999, in the wake of the killing of four CT Lottery employees by a disgruntled co-worker with a history of mental illness. Since then, police have removed guns from nearly 800 people, with a marked increase in recent years. “If you have reason to believe that a gun owner poses a threat to you or others, or may be at risk of suicide, call your local police department and ask to initiate a gun seizure complaint.” – Jonathan Perloe, Cos Cob Continue Reading →
The week just never slowed down in the Assessor’s office at Greenwich Town Hall. The entire building that houses Shreve, Crump & Lowe sold for $13.5million. Also, an ultra modern home at Shorehame Club Rd sold for $5.2 million. Continue Reading →
An American dies by suicide every 13 minutes—the equivalent of a fatal commercial plane crash about every 3 days. Panelists from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention talk about suicide and what we can do. From their personal stories and the work they do to educate, research, support, and advocate, the panel sheds light on the many faces of suicide. Learn how you can reach out to prevent suicide, support those bereaved by suicide, stand in solidarity with survivors, and help those at risk. The event will take place at 7:30 pm on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2015 at Greenwich Town Hall. Continue Reading →
Radley is a survivor. He is house trained, beautifully behaved and affectionate. He was basically ripped to shreds about a month ago in Hartford. Dr. Kathi Meenan, a veterinarian with Rippowam Animal Hospital was called by Animal Control. She stitched him back up and nursed back to health. By law she had to return him to Animal Control so they could try to find his owner. That didn’t happen and they were ready to destroy Radley. At that point Dr. Meenan intervened and pulled him. He is a family dog who survived a bad ordeal. Please share! Continue Reading →
A white substance dumped by a construction crew was flowing toward Binney Park on Thursday. Continue Reading →
Vicki Camacho said “Neighbors,” which is a familiar presence on Greenwich cable channel 79, is coming to an end. Continue Reading →
On Thursday, Greenwich Police responded to 27 Wilbur Peck Court and assisted US Marshals New York State Task force in serving a Felony parole violation. Continue Reading →
The GHS student center brimmed with teachers from all across the district during convocation on Thursday morning. The featured speaker was Marco Torres, who talked about all the avenues for communication available to this generation of students and focused his remarks on the importance of allowing students to select the tools they’re comfortable with to “tell their stories.”
This year the district hired 60 new teachers and the new auditorium at the high school is nearly complete. Continue Reading →
First the milling. Then the paving. Expect lane closures. The whole project is tentatively expected to be finished on Sept. 25. Continue Reading →