Once Again with Enthusiasm: Getting a Phony ID is a Felony

Nearby in Darien, the police have come across several young people in possession of fraudulent or “fake IDs.” It’s been determined that the main sources of these counterfeit licenses are online retailers. Most most violators don’t understand is that simply having a fake ID in their wallet is a violation of Forgery in the Second Degree (in Connecticut). This is a Class D felony carrying a penalty up to 5 years in jail, a $5000.00 fine and probation. Continue Reading →

Where A Man’s Home Was a Castle, P&Z Says ‘Not So Fast’ on Palmer Hill Subdivision

A developer has proposed to take the turn of the century mansion known as Buena Vista, or by neighbors as “The Castle” and turn it into a subdivision with 6 homes. His engineer and attorney say they could have fit in 8 homes, but are leaving green space. The P&Z commission declined to vote on it. They want more details on drainage and landscaping first. Continue Reading →

River House: Alzheimer’s Association Education Program

“Effective Communication Strategies” for caregivers will be held on Wednesday, July 29 from 12:00 to 2:00pm at River House, 125 River Road Extension, Cos Cob. Lunch will be provided and respite is available with prior arrangements to participants who are caring for someone during the day. The educational program is free of charge and open to non-professional caregivers in the community. Space is limited and registration is required. Continue Reading →

Three Greenwich Women Lead Non-Profit Charity, Fido Fixers

Greenwich residents Lisa Wysocki, Suzanne Steinberg and Susan Maounis created Fido Fixers, mobile low-cost spay-neuter clinics for animals in southern states back in 2013. In Three years, they have altered 13,000 animals. Macon County Georgia, which is less rural than their other destinations, is their most productive location, altering 3,000 to 5,000 dogs per year. Continue Reading →