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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.
Ice cream and water fun surged at Nicole Heath’s annual Fresh Air Fund Party. For two decades, Heath has hosted and chaired for various chapters of the Fresh Air Fund, a nonprofit providing free summer vacations in the suburbs to an average of 400 inner-city youth per year. Continue Reading →
On Wednesday night the Architectural Review Committee again blasted Eversource, who presented an updated rendering of their proposed substation for 290 Railroad Ave. One member of the ARC said it looked like an abandoned hotel in Florida. GASP member Dwight Uedo said it looked like “a sex shop.” Other residents described it as “lipstick on a pig” and “like a Westy Storage Center” respectively. In the end, all the ARC could do was compile their advice in writing and furnish it to the Connecticut Siting Council who take over the approval process here on in. Continue Reading →
“Clean up your social media profile: Facebook, Google, Twitter and Instagram. A negative social media profile may just help you get rejected!” – Dr. Paul Lowe Continue Reading →
On the second day of testimony in hearings to determine whether John Yoon will be terminated after 23 years teaching band at Greenwich High School, Mr. Lichtenfeld testified that he had advocated for Mr. Yoon in 2014, but feels he should be terminated. He said that the complaints of Student A and Student B were taken at face value in mid March. Mr. Yoon was not notified of the complaints for six weeks, despite language in the teacher union contract that they shall be notified promptly. Continue Reading →
Bond was set at $50,000 for a Chickahominy man who threatened a victim’s life. Continue Reading →
On Sunday night, a fight between a man and woman in the street led to the arrest of a 19-year-old Greenwich man. Continue Reading →
“A Juvenile Review Board (JRB) is perceived, in some circumstances, as punitive. We look at it from the perch of restorative justice because the JRB is really service-based. We put services in place to help better position a child to make better choices in the future… I care passionately about young people having what they need to be successful,” said Jenny Byxbee, the co-Chair and co-Founder of the Greenwich Juvenile Review Board. Continue Reading →
Off-Beat Players, Inc. (OBP), the Greenwich-based theater company devoted to teen and young adult performers with wide-ranging abilities and disabilities, will perform the smash hit “Bye Bye Birdie” at the Arch Street Teen Center. Continue Reading →
To commemorate the 375th Anniversary of the Founding of Greenwich on July 18, 1640, a ceremony, open to the public, will be held Saturday, July 18th, beginning at 9:00 a.m. at the beautifully restored Town of Greenwich’s Innis Arden Cottage at Greenwich Point. Continue Reading →
The the first day of hearings to determine whether longtime Greenwich High School band teacher John Yoon will keep his job, drew a crowd. In fact, the Board of Education meeting room, which holds just 70 people, filled to capacity 15 minutes before the 10:30 start of the hearing. Latecomers were instructed to wait outside as members of GHS security monitored the numbers. Members of the press were allowed space at the back of the room, inside an area marked by blue painters tape. However, when the attorneys began to speak it was impossible to hear from the back and reporters crept forward and were allowed to lean against the wall. Continue Reading →