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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.
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
State Rep. Tina Courpas received the unanimous endorsement of
Republican delegates from Greenwich and Stamford on Thursday night at Greenwich Town Hall, officially beginning her campaign for a second term representing the 149th House District.
Two of three distraction type burglaries in Greenwich in the past few weeks have involved scammers posing as Aquarion employees. Greenwich Police ask residents to warn their older relatives of the scam. Continue Reading →
The Board of Selectmen approved a one-week partial intersection closure at Lexington and Mason Street, to Putnam Ave. Engineers from the Dept of Public Works said construction start time hinges on moving a gas line. Ct Natural Gas first needs to get an easement to move a gas line that impacts YMCA property. Once that’s finalized the work, Phase 1 of two phases will begin. Continue Reading →
Phenomenon: Innovation Science Fair is set for Sunday Aug 2 at the Bruce Museum’s Seaside Center at Greenwich Point. Prizes will be awarded to the top two projects and there will be a People’s Choice Award, so remember to vote. Greenwich High School teacher Andy Bramante will be available to share his insights into the strengths of the science research program. Continue Reading →
Late July property transfers transcribed from the Assessor’s office at Greenwich Town Hall. Continue Reading →
The summer of 2015 marks the 79th year of the ever-popular Town of Greenwich Parks & Rec Art and Music Camp. On Wednesday night there was an art show and final concert performance at Western Middle School. Continue Reading →
Wednesday was a scorcher for the Joe Felder PGA Junior Champions tournament at the Griff. Mr. Felder kept safety in mind and had some of the younger players use golf carts, and others play 9 holes instead of 18. Congratulations to all the winners. Continue Reading →
A cherished family restaurant that closed in 1985 is still missed. In the early days the seafood operation would stay open til 2am. Before the advent of TV and air conditioning, in the summer Greenwich residents would go out for a drive late at night and stop for a snack. Continue Reading →
“AVID students are totally prepared academically. We don’t want finances to be the reason they don’t finish,” said Julie Faryniarz, the executive director of the Greenwich Alliance for Education. On Tuesday the Alliance’s scholarship committee announced $10,000 in scholarships to applicants from the GHS AVID class of ’13 and 14 (rising sophomores and juniors in college) for the upcoming school year. Still the unmet need of the 10 applicants remains at over $140,000 and the Alliance is continuing to raise funds toward that end. Continue Reading →
Use an AC and a fan together. Also, keep air conditioners set at a moderate temperature throughout the day. Cranking it up after work uses more electricity. These and other tips from Eversource. Continue Reading →
The following was submitted by Ian MacMillan, Greenwich’s state appointed Harbor Master, July 29
Thursday’s Board of Selectmen meeting agenda includes “the Zoubek mooring issue.” To clarify the back story, I am being accused of not doing my job. In my own defense I put forth the following facts:
Mr. Zoubek claims he has had a mooring in the same location for sixty years. To date Mr. Zoubek has failed to provide prior mooring permits for that location and we have no record of a permit issued or applied for in the past twenty years. Mr. Zoubek claims he mailed me $ 75.00 in mid May. However he mailed the money to Penny Monahan, not the Harbormaster. Penny deposited the check on June 9th , I picked up a copy of the application for inspection and review later that week. Continue Reading →