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“Chief Heavey and the GPD understandably like the additional funds that will be used for traffic safety generated by speed camera ticketing. But there are significant issues not addressed by the Chief in his outreach to the community…Maya Tichio of D-7 has done considerable work researching the history of the Town’s involvement with Blue Line Solutions, the operator of the speed cameras in Greenwich. Her analysis includes the CT General Statutes governing such pedestrian safety systems, the financial structure of the contract, the specific sites selected for speed cameras around Greenwich, and the concerns expressed by Greenwich citizens about data security.” – Bill Galvin
This historic 80th annual event gathered over 26,000 high school students, advisors, and business professionals for a massive week of leadership development and competitive events
Kids don’t just “watch screens” – they build, create and problem-solve thrugh STEM • Robotics • 3D Printing • LEGO® Engineering • Game Design • AI • Minecraft • Drones • Building Cartoons & more.
The Greenwich Police Department will NEVER contact individuals via email, text message, or phone call demanding payment or requesting immediate financial transactions.
From Sawmill to Old Church, July is hot in the Assessor’s office at Greenwich Town Hall. Continue Reading →
“Of course you may steam your lobsters in plain water, but the vodka gives a nice subtle flavor and provides a sauce.” – Victoria Hart Glavin of Tiny New York Kitchen Continue Reading →
“People think it’s just a rite of passage that all kids are going to drink and experiment, and that may be so, but the risk isn’t taken out of it. I think that having conversations with your kid and at school on a regular basis about the dangers and pitfalls of risky behavior is important. We do a lot of talking on our 24-hour hotline, with families we meet with, and in the schools we have TeenTalk in,” said Denise Qualey, the Managing Director of Crisis and Clinical Services at Kids in Crisis. Continue Reading →
The gift of a used car donated by John and Jeanine Giddings, in excellent condition made the difference for a working Greenwich mother who secured housing in Fairfield but needed to get to her job in Greenwich. Needs Clearing House worked with Chris Canavan of Greenwich Automotive to come through in the clutch! Continue Reading →
Greenwich teens donate their time and effort to help make the community a cleaner and better place to live… Continue Reading →
“I’ve seen drug deals in school. When you go into the bathroom during or in-between classes, you’ll see kids smoking weed or electronic cigarettes, which the fire alarms can’t detect… drug use is so prevalent and nobody is stopping the clear issue. And this is a teen saying this. I’m saying, ‘Great, we understand there’s a problem. Now what are going to do about it?’” said Peter Negrea (GHS ’16), the founder of the Greenwich Safe Rides Board and Executive Secretary of the Greenwich First Selectman’s Youth Commission. Continue Reading →
The annual wiffle ball tournament is set for Saturday July 18. Check in is at 8am and the first pitch is at 8:45am. Register your team of 4 today while there is space. You can register online or email Erin Montague. Continue Reading →
A memorial mass will be held at Saint Catherine of Siena Church, 4 Riverside Ave, Riverside on Saturday, July 18, 2015 at 10:00 am. Continue Reading →
On July 11Greenwich Police observed a driver making a right turn from North St. onto Fairfield Rd without using its signal as well as swerving within its lane of travel, crossing the double yellow line on Fairfield Rd Continue Reading →
“As of July 15, 2015 we have had 550 mooring applications to date. At $75.00 each that should total $ 41,250.00… Silted in mooring fields must be restored and maintained by dredge to meet the growing demand for moorings. Greenwich Harbor, a federal navigation project, alone has lost over 35 mooring locations and half its depth because of silt in the Town of Greenwich’s most protected harbor.” – Ian MacMillan, Greenwich Harbor Master Continue Reading →