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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.
“My daughter has been visiting from the West Coast and tries to eat gluten free as much as she can so I’ve been experimenting with creating gluten free recipes. Here is a recipe for gluten free carrot cake, which tastes exactly like regular carrot cake.” – Victoria Hart Glavin of Tiny New York Kitchen Continue Reading →
“Mr. Yoon pushed me to attend a summer jazz camp, to participate in the Western Regionals, and to try out for All-State. I loved it all so much that I joined marching band for a year, wind quintet and jazz band for two and three years each, and volunteered at the band camp for a couple of summers. As a result of my GHS band experience, music has become a central fixture in my life, which will no doubt be lifelong.” – Isa Goldberg, GHS class of 2013 Continue Reading →
A woman was charged with shoplifting an ivory Theory blouse valued at $225, and a blue Joie blouse valued at $188. Continue Reading →
Around 3:30am a driver was observed traveling east on Delavan Avenue with its headlights off. Continue Reading →
The YMCA of Greenwich will host a luncheon and nutrition talk, focusing on hypertension Continue Reading →
A criminal history check of the accused showed that Mr. Slusarz has two prior convictions for DUI. As this is Slusarz’s third offense, potential jail time and penalties increase significantly. Continue Reading →
An application for an addition to a Division Street house in the multi-family zone near Greenwich Hospital was rejected after hours of discussion Tuesday night. The dialogue between the applicant and the commissioners grew acrimonious at times as Ms. Quamar interrupted commissioners and the director of the P&Z department repeatedly. Though the applicant, Ms. Quamar, whose sister stood with her at the podium and held up an iPad to video record the commissioners, may not have exceeded FAR on the project, her drawings were inconsistent and, for example, had staircases missing. Continue Reading →
“This is a rather tart, but refreshing pie. I just used a single crust, but you may use a double as directed in this recipe.” – Victoria Hart Glavin of Tiny New York Kitchen Continue Reading →
GFP Editor Leslie Yager was a guest on the Debbie Nigro show on WGCH 1490 on Tuesday. Debbie rehashed news of the day, including the sad pay disparity between men’s and women’s professional soccer teams. Later, talk ranged from the do’s and don’ts of Twitter to the most delicious burgers when Mike and George of the Gotham Burger Social Club called in. Continue Reading →
Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright was the commencement speaker at Tufts University on May 17. Continue Reading →