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Glenville Corridor Nears Completion; Road Closure for Paving Approved

By: greenwichfreepress | 3 hours ago

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.

Letter to the Editor

O’Brien: Protect Greenwich’s History, its Neighborhoods, and Its Financial Health by Rejecting Rink Flip MI

“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

Government

June 8 Marks Start of Full Road Closure on North Street for Bridge Project

During the full road closure, residents are urged to plan ahead and allow extra travel time.

Around Town

Hudson Valley Honor Flight Organizes Trip to Washington, DC for 61 Veterans

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.

More Headlines

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Police & Fire

DUI for Speeding Driver Who Crashed into Truck and Stone Wall on Delavan in Byram

By: greenwichfreepress | October 22, 2024

The driver was charged with DUI, Traveling Fast, Failure to Maintain Proper Lane and Operating with Suspended Registration. Continue Reading →

Government

Greenwich House Delegation Welcomes Funding for Safe Pedestrian Crossing at Byram and Pemberwick Roads

By: greenwichfreepress | October 22, 2024

The State Bond Commission approved the funding on Tuesday, October 22 at a special meeting held at the Legislative Office Building in Hartford. Continue Reading →

Government

Governor Lamont Announces ‘Time to Own’ First-Time Homebuyer Assistance Program Reopens With the Support of $40 Million in Newly Released State Funding

By: greenwichfreepress | October 22, 2024

“The success of the Time To Own program speaks to its necessity in our current housing market. By making homeownership more attainable, we are not only helping individuals and families achieve stability but also creating more inclusive and vibrant communities across Connecticut.” – Housing Commissioner Seila Mosquera-Bruno Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Car Rear-Ends School Bus on King Street

By: greenwichfreepress | October 22, 2024

On Monday morning around 9:00am, there was a collision on King Street involving a car and a school bus. Continue Reading →

Government

Wetlands Agency Urges Residents to See If Permits are Required Before Ground Disturbances

By: greenwichfreepress | October 22, 2024

A Green Sheet is our preliminary form allowing us to determine if further action, such as an IWWA permit, is needed. Continue Reading →

Giving

Greenwich High School Students Partner with Huntington’s Disease Society of America for Fundraising Walk

By: greenwichfreepress | October 22, 2024

Two Greenwich High School students, co-presidents of the school’s Anatomy and Physiology Club, Mia Lin (senior) and Benjamin Zackson (junior), said their club has partnered with the Huntington’s Disease Society of America to organize a walk on Nov 2 at Sherwood Island State Park to raise funds for Huntington’s disease. Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

DAN QUIGLEY: Why Ryan Fazio’s Re-Election Is So Important

By: greenwichfreepress | October 22, 2024

“The role of the loyal opposition in our government is critical to the proper functioning of our democracy. In CT, we are at risk of losing that in this election cycle.” – Dan Quigley Continue Reading →

Health

The Nathaniel Witherell Makes Newsweek’s 2025 Best Nursing Homes USA List

By: greenwichfreepress | October 22, 2024

“This recognition reflects the extraordinary dedication, consistent high quality of care and compassion that our team gives to our short-term patients and long-term residents.” – John Mastronardi, Executive Director, The Nathaniel Witherell Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

Developers and Politicians Want Ryan Fazio Out—Here Is Why We Cannot Let That Happen

By: greenwichfreepress | October 22, 2024

“Ryan Fazio has proven he is willing to fight for us and our right to control our own future. We need him in Hartford to keep standing up for our communities, to keep the developers at bay and to protect what makes our towns unique.” – Debra Hess Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

COOPER: Fear Not a Democratic Majority in Hartford

By: greenwichfreepress | October 22, 2024

“Greenwich has had a veto-proof Republican majority for most of the last century, with Republicans controlling both the Board of Selectmen and the BET, yet no one seems overly concerned about THAT.” – John Cooper Continue Reading →