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Proposal in Works for Redevelopment along North Water St in Byram

By: greenwichfreepress | 16 hours ago

A pre-application will soon be submitted to P&Z that will include a new three-story brick building, along with multiple renovated buildings on the block between Mill Street and Armonk. Work has begun on renovations that did not require P&Z approval.

Schools

School Board Votes 5-3 to Direct Schools Chief to Proceed on “Bell-to-Bell” Cell Phone Ban at GHS

“You can think of all of the lost hours, that all of us did have as teenagers, that this addictive device that has been designed by these tech companies to be addictive, has stolen. It’s time for us as a local community to say enough. No more Facebook. No more YouTube.” – Dr. Michael-Joseph Mercanti-Anthony, BOE chair

Arts

GHS Theater Arts Dept Rounds Out a Year of Back-to-Back Productions

“GHS Theater is truly my second home. I’m going to miss my GHS Theater family so much next year, and I can’t wait to come home to see their shows!” – Belle Nichol, GHS Class of 2026

Government

Plans Proposed to Demolish & Reconstruct Historic Building at 2 Greenwich Ave, Plus 2 Adjacent Buildings

A pre-application has been submitted to the Town of Greenwich Planning and Zoning Commission to demolish three existing structures: 2 Greenwich Avenue, 10 Greenwich Avenue, and 10–12 West Putnam Avenue, to consolidate the three contiguous parcels and construct a new mixed-use building containing ground-floor and below-grade retail, 14 residential apartments.

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Police & Fire

Greenwich Fire Dept Puts Down Early Morning Fire in Central Greenwich

By: greenwichfreepress | August 29, 2024

Two GFD members from Local 1042 were injured and were transported to an area hospital for continued treatment. Continue Reading →

Government

Statement from First Selectman Camillo on Potential Sale of Aquarion to South CT Regional Water District

By: greenwichfreepress | August 29, 2024

“This sale could well result in higher water rates for Greenwich customers….In addition, if this sale goes through, the water company’s property in Greenwich would no longer be taxable because it would be owned by the South Central CT Regional Water Authority and not Aquarion.” – Fred Camillo Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Stamford Police Charge Woman in Overdose Death of Local Woman

By: greenwichfreepress | August 29, 2024

On April 5, 2024, officers from the Stamford Police Patrol Division responded to a call at a residence regarding an unresponsive 34-year-old female found by her juvenile children in a bedroom chair. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Greenwich Police: Suspect Charged with Motor Vehicle Larceny, 3rd Offense

By: greenwichfreepress | August 29, 2024

The suspect has numerous pending cases pending in Stamford Superior Court, including two previous Motor Vehicle Larceny charges, as well as Interfering with Officer/Resisting, Criminal Mischief, Reckless Endangerment, Evading Responsibility and Engaging Police in Pursuit. Continue Reading →

Government

Greenwich Police Deputy Chief Kraig Gray Retires after 32 Years of Service

By: greenwichfreepress | August 29, 2024

Deputy Chief Kraig Gray is retiring at the end of August after 32 years as a member of the Greenwich Police Dept. Continue Reading →

Arts

New School Year, New Novel: GHS Social Studies Teacher’s Second Book, “Grimwell” to Be Released Sept 2

By: greenwichfreepress | August 28, 2024

Greenwich High School social studies teacher Michael Belanger wears many hats, and in his free time he writes across multiple genres. The release date for his second novel, “Grimwell,” is Sept 2. Continue Reading →

Obituaries

Steven Lee Francefort, 69

By: greenwichfreepress | August 28, 2024

Visitation will be held on Friday, August 30 from 4:00-8:00pm at Castiglione Funeral Home. Continue Reading →

Arts

Greenwich’s Sorokin Gallery to Show Modern Master David Hayes

By: greenwichfreepress | August 28, 2024

David Hayes’ work is held by the Museum of Modern Art, The Guggenheim and over a hundred significant collections across the country. Hayes’ work has been shown in some 500 exhibitions from 1955 to present day. Continue Reading →

Obituaries

David C Robbins, 86

By: greenwichfreepress | August 28, 2024

There will be a graveside burial service on Saturday August 31 at St. Mary’s Cemetery on North Street at 11:00 am, with a luncheon to follow. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Greenwich Goes Back to School: GHS Seniors Assigned Parking Spots, No Left Turn out of GHS Driveway #4, Speed Cameras Coming

By: greenwichfreepress | August 27, 2024

GHS seniors who have parking permits (after the lottery) will have assigned parking spots this year. Continue Reading →