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At RTM Budget Overview Committee, Frustration over Legal Fees Heats Up, Again

By: greenwichfreepress | 4 hours ago

As of the end of March, $192,644 in legal fees from the First Selectman have been paid out of the law department budget, and $304,002 in school board legal fees have been invoiced but not paid. The town attorney, who per town charter is the one to approve legal bills, has recused herself.

Around Town

The Annual Cos Cob May Fair Returns on May 15 and 16

The Cos Cob May Fair is Friday, May 15 from 3:45pm to 9:00pm and Saturday, May 16th from 3:00pm to 9:00pm at Cos Cob School. May Fair rides, including the super slide, ferris wheel, kids spinning teacups and fun house, are set-up on the Cos Cob School field.

Letter to the Editor

Rothenberg: Hamill Rink: This Isn’t About One Proposal — It’s About Our Kids

“The project recommended by the Task Force, with extremely broad public support and the clear support of the Board of Selectmen and every other governmental body which has examined it – is now before the RTM. Not Mr. Berg’s (or any other) rejected proposal.” – Joe Rothenberg

Around Town

“Countdown to Summer” Wine Sampling Set for May 6 at Stone Bridge Wine & Spirits

Greenwich Free Press and Stone Bridge Wine & Spirits (formerly LaBella’s Fine Wine & Spirits) are hosting a “Countdown to Summer” wine sampling event on Wed, May 6 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm.

More Headlines

PHOTOS: Greenwich High School International Night Celebrates Culture, Community and Cuisine

Reps Arzeno and Meskers Applaud Substantial Additional Funding for Old Greenwich School

Greenwich Fire Dept Rescues Ducklings Trapped in a Catch Basin

Dogs

Two Greenwich Rescue Puppies: Parker the Pomeranian and Betty the Beagle

By: greenwichfreepress | July 26, 2014

Two 7-month old puppies are very sweet and need homes or fosters. All materials needed are supplied by the rescue group to foster families. Continue Reading →

Real Estate

What’s Next for the Wrecking Ball? 42 Hendrie in Old Greenwich

By: greenwichfreepress | July 26, 2014

…plus recent property transfers from the Assessor’s office at Greenwich Town Hall. Continue Reading →

Real Estate

Ron and Cheryl Howard Sell Conyers Farm Family Home for $27.5M

By: greenwichfreepress | July 26, 2014

Ron and Cheryl Howard’s Conyers Farm home sold for its asking price. The couple’s four children are grown and they joined the leagues of empty nesters. Continue Reading →

Tiny New York Kitchen

Tiny New York Kitchen: Homemade Sriracha

By: greenwichfreepress | July 26, 2014

“Start your first batch with fewer chiles to familiarize yourself with their heat level. I wear contacts so when handling the chile peppers I make sure to wear gloves.” – Victoria Hart Glaving of Tiny New York Kitchen Continue Reading →

Holiday

PHOTOS: Boys and Girls Club Holidays in July at Camp Simmons – Soaked by Santa

By: greenwichfreepress | July 25, 2014

It was the 14th year of a fun tradition that involved a visit from Santa on his fire truck and a giant soaker hose that cooled down everyone from campers to reporters. Don Palmer got targeted for a dousing, which he seemed to enjoy and, by the end candy canes were added to the mix and everyone had a blast! Continue Reading →

Business

Sprucing Up Ada’s in Riverside

By: greenwichfreepress | July 25, 2014

Established back in 1950 Ada’s Variety shop has been a staple for penny candy and convenience items without the fluorescent glow and smell of gasoline associated with most convenience stores. Ada’s went before the Architectural Review Committee on Wednesday with plans to spruce up the building and property. Continue Reading →

News

New Canaan DPW Worker, 37-Year Town Employee Dies after Being Struck by Motor Vehicle on Route 123

By: greenwichfreepress | July 25, 2014

On Thursday, a motor vehicle struck a DPW worker in New Canaan at Route 123 and East Ave, leaving the man in very serious condition. Continue Reading →

Real Estate

Between Synagogue and Cos Cob Neighbors, Is Town of Greenwich Between a Rock and a Hard Place?

By: greenwichfreepress | July 25, 2014

Tesei: “It is important to note for the public record that we are talking about three different lawsuits. It may not be transparent to the public but a lawsuit has been filed by residents against Inland Wetlands and Watercourse for approval of the application. There is also a lawsuit by residents against P&Z for approval of the preliminary site plan of the GRS. And now of course we have the synagogue filing a federal lawsuit as it relates to denial on the part of the Zoning Board of Appeals.” Continue Reading →

Government

Selectmen Address Byram Pool Project & Environmental What If’s

By: greenwichfreepress | July 25, 2014

At Thursday’s Board of Selectmen meeting , the design of the pool project was praised as was the generosity of the Jr. League, but compliments notwithstanding, Tesei and Marzullo went back and forth with resident Peter Quigley who expressed concerns that state protocols aren’t adequate and suggested the Town plan an alternate pool site just in case. Continue Reading →

Giving

Old Greenwich Farmer’s Market Comes through for Neighbor to Neighbor

By: greenwichfreepress | July 25, 2014

Neighbor to Neighbor is Greenwich’s only food pantry, serving over 1,000 residents each month, half of whom are children. Continue Reading →