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At the last Selectmen meeting on May 28, DPW civil engineer Ian Brown requested a road closure on Glenville Road between Glen Ridge and Weaver Street for the overnight hours (9:00pm to 6:00am) between June 21 to June 25.
“If approved, this architectural monstrosity will stand as the permanent, negative legacy of our First Selectman, the Task Force Chairman, and the P&Z Commission. I urge the RTM to protect Greenwich’s history, its neighborhoods, and its financial health by rejecting this MI.” – Jim O’Brien
During the full road closure, residents are urged to plan ahead and allow extra travel time.
Hudson Valley Honor Flight flew 61 veterans of the Vietnam, Korean, and World War II conflicts to Washington DC, where they toured several monuments before having dinner and flying back to White Plains airport, where they were greeted by several hundred family and friends.
“As the town reflects on this history, Ms. Siebert’s retirement presents an opportunity to appoint a leader who combines vision with practicality and community engagement.” – Frank Quinn Continue Reading →
Saturday was First Light in Old Greenwich, an annual holiday event that brings people together from all parts of town. Sound Beach Ave was closed to traffic for the celebration, and families enjoyed rides in antique fire trucks, live music, and a visit from Santa. Continue Reading →
During “Hockey Weekend @ The Bruce,” Hockey Hall of Fame trophies, each uniquely and elegantly crafted, and many bearing the names of past winners are on display. On Friday The Stanley Cup was on display for five hours, for a once-in-a-lifetime photo opportunity. Continue Reading →
Anne Knife and Jonathan Spector have a show at The Gertrude White Gallery beginning Saturday, December 7 with a reception from 1:00-3:00pm. “In Search of Light: Looking through a Lens,” runs Dec 7-30, 2024. Continue Reading →
“Is the town’s DPW North Street Bridge project ill-timed until town fixes it storm water drainage infrastructure problems outlined in 2011 and 65 projects of CDM-Smith study ($20 million for Brothers Brook) and its recent request to fix Grass Island and pumping station facilities (another $100 mil+) to insure there is little ‘commingling’ drainage take-away by its MS-4 federal-state permit in rain events of 1” in 1-2 hours in conflict with 8-30g?” – Peter Quigley Continue Reading →
80 Stanwich Rd sold on Nov 8, 2024 for $4,500,000 Continue Reading →
“There’s so many issues in the world, but if you focus on one, you’ll go far.” – Eva Barber Continue Reading →
Since its founding in 2008, Reading Champions has grown significantly and is now offered in all 11 elementary schools within the Greenwich Public School System, with five after-school program sessions at BANC at New Lebanon, Boys & Girls Club, Julian Curtiss School, Greenwich YMCA, and Greenwich YWCA. Continue Reading →
Investigation revealed that the three men were conspiring to withdraw $3,000 from one of the co-conspirator’s bank account after fraudulently depositing a counterfeit check for $9,345.61. Continue Reading →
“This episode raises broader concerns about the erosion of institutional norms in the pursuit of partisan advantage. When those responsible for educational policy engage in such tactics, they jeopardize public trust and set a dangerous precedent.” – Jerry Cincotta Continue Reading →