Greenwich EMS Mourns the Loss of Founding Executive Director Charlee Tufts

Greenwich Emergency Medical Service, Inc (GEMS) is deeply saddened to
announce the passing of Charlee Tufts, its Founding Executive Director and Chief of Service. Charlee, was instrumental in establishing Greenwich EMS in 1986, and dedicated over three decades to leading the organization with unparalleled vision, compassion, and commitment to the community. She retired in 2017, leaving behind a legacy of excellence in emergency medical care. Under Charlee’s leadership, GEMS grew into a model of prehospital care, renowned for its professionalism, innovation, and lifesaving impact. Her determination to provide Greenwich with world-class emergency medical services revolutionized prehospital care and continues to benefit countless residents today. Continue Reading →

Max Moreira, 74

A wake will be held at Coxe & Graziano Funeral Home on January 15, 2025, from 4:00pm to 8:00pm. The funeral service will take place at St. Catherine’s of Siena in Greenwich on January 16, 2025, at 10:00am, followed by burial at St. Mary Cemetery in Greenwich. Continue Reading →

Peter Quigley: Hamill Rink – Might it be a ‘black swan’ poorly-timed event?

“My comments are not to the ‘merits’ of a rink, but its location and poor soil test site approvals by town leaders before construction, so there are no more discoveries of toxic fill, but if toxins found to EPA standards, remediation costs are made a transparent  ‘condition’ for the RTM and BET approvals to build.” – Peter Quigley Continue Reading →