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BOE member Veronica Chiavaroli said other Greenwich elementary schools already house district programs besides their K-5 responsibilities. Riverside does not. Pre-K for children age 3, 4 and 5 is required by federal law to be provided for free for special education students who are in class with peer students who pay tuition. The number of students identified for Pre-K has tripled since 2012.
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.
Governor Lamont announced that Numisma Bank will open its HQ in Greenwich. The bank focuses exclusively on the distribution of U.S. dollar and foreign currency banknotes, a critical service that ensures the flow of physical currency for central banks and international financial institutions. In recent years, many traditional U.S. banks have exited this complex, low-margin business. Continue Reading →
The Friends of the Wallace Center invite the community to support the Center during the first Friends of the Wallace Center Giving Day. Continue Reading →
This casual bike ride through Bruce Park honors the legacy of Teddy Balkind and his love of mountain biking, and celebrates participation and safety in sports. Continue Reading →
In addition to Adopt-A-Dog, multiple rescue groups from the surrounding area had a presence at the event and there were numerous dogs, puppies, kittens and cats to meet. Continue Reading →
Utilizing DOT traffic cameras, Troop G dispatch located 100+ motorcycles traveling on I-95 Southbound in New Haven. They tracked the motorcycles as they approached the New York state line, led by a GMC Denali with male party in the rear bed of the truck, who appeared to be unsecured, filming the operation as several motorcycles were continuously engaging in wheelies and stunts. New York State Police stopped the Denali on I-95 Southbound in Mamaroneck. Continue Reading →
The award was presented at the Historical Society’s annual meeting on September 18 at the Belle Haven Club. Continue Reading →
“What kind of imports will be affected? Think food, crude oil, electronics, clothing and, yes, holiday gifts.” – Jim Cameron Continue Reading →
The inspector will walk through the home to assess the condition of both damaged and non-damaged areas, noting disaster caused damage to real property (structural) and conducting a complete inventory of all damaged and non-damaged essential personal property (appliances, furniture, etc.). Continue Reading →
“Gardens are not a replacement for trees. They have different benefits they give to health and the environment. Removing a tree without permission is not acceptable even if it does provide more sunlight for your house or garden. Ignorance of the law or regulation is not an excuse for breaking it, which appears to be the defense they are making now.” – Kate Dzikiewicz of the Greenwich Tree Conservancy Continue Reading →
Temple Sholom’s Norma Perlstein Social Action Committee is actively involved with coordinating efforts to fulfill the mitzvah of tikkun olam (repairing the world) while supporting the synagogue’s mission of making the world a better and brighter place. Continue Reading →