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After Complaint, Greenwich P&Z Considers “Fabric Covered Structure” at Burning Tree Golf Course

By: greenwichfreepress | 6 hours ago

A fabric covered storage structure was erected without a permit. The commission said pickleball was being played, though they believed only tennis was approved. Commissioner Dennis Yeskey said Burning Tree Club had always been a great neighbor. “But over the last five years it just keeps imposing on the neighborhood noise levels and construction that I don’t think the management is sensitive to….pickleball, I do not get. It doesn’t belong here in the neighborhood. I don’t believe the tennis documents you show cover pickleball. Period.”

Around Town

Greenwich Police Dept’s 5th Annual Benefit Car Show Winners Announced

“The Greenwich Police Department is proud to serve such a supportive community, and the Scholarship Fund helps ensure the children of our officers have the opportunity to pursue their academic goals. We are grateful to everyone who participated, sponsored, volunteered, and attended.” – Greenwich Police Chief Jim Heavey

Letter to the Editor

Andrews: BOE and Superintendent Don’t Listen to Teacher/Student Feedback, Full Stop

“Watching the latest BOE meeting on June 11 had me wondering aloud, has it been a BOE problem all along? Maybe the BET wasn’t ALL to blame?” – Jennifer Andrews

Around Town

Water Main Break Causing Little to No Water; Aquarion Estimates 6-8 Hours for Fix

“We anticipate service to be restored in approximately 6 to 8 hours,” Aquarion said in the announcement Saturday morning. “Some customers may experience low pressure, no water, or discolored water as a result of work being done in the area.”

More Headlines

Proposal in Works for Redevelopment along North Water St in Byram

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

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

Obituaries

Matthew Mark Hoffman, 35

By: greenwichfreepress | August 21, 2024

Friends and family are invited to pay their respects at the Castiglione Funeral Home from 10:00am to 12:00pm on Friday, August 23. Entombment will follow at Saint Mary’s Cemetery. Continue Reading →

Schools

State Issues Guidance to CT School Districts on Restricting Cell Phone Use in School

By: greenwichfreepress | August 21, 2024

The state offered guidance on restricting access to smartphones, other similar personal technology devices, and social media during the school day. Here in Greenwich, new rules including “Away All Day” at GHS have met with push back, mostly from students, but also from some skeptical parents. Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

Caught Off Guard by Plans for 3 Athletic Fields at Bible Street Park

By: greenwichfreepress | August 20, 2024

“…plans have been made for upgrades, enhancements, and additions for three athletic fields…This small park is used by people for many things; recreation, walking, jogging, walking dogs, etc.” – Susan C Whitaker Continue Reading →

Obituaries

Thomas Park Fong, 98

By: greenwichfreepress | August 20, 2024

The wake for Thomas will be held on Thursday, August 22 4:00-7:00pm at First Presbyterian Church.

A memorial service for Thomas’ life will be held on Friday, August 23 at 10:00am at First Presbyterian Church of Greenwich. Continue Reading →

Obituaries

Reef Baker, 16

By: greenwichfreepress | August 20, 2024

A funeral service will be held at the First Congregational Church of Greenwich, Old Greenwich on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at 11:00am followed by a graveside service at Putnam Cemetery in Greenwich. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Greenwich Police Officer Honored for Helping Deliver Baby

By: greenwichfreepress | August 20, 2024

In July Greenwich Police and GEMS responded to the off-ramp of I-95 at Exit 2 where a woman and her husband related that the baby was not due for another three weeks, but that she was having abdominal pain. The couple were on the way to the hospital for a prenatal checkup. Continue Reading →

Opinion

TALKING TRANSPORTATION: EV envy or EV ennui?

By: greenwichfreepress | August 20, 2024

:According to a recent AAA New England survey, more than half of respondents said they would never buy an electric vehicle. So why another electric rate increase? Yes, PURA just voted another rate increase… about $3 a month for all electric customers… to pay for EV charging stations.” – Jim Cameron Continue Reading →

Government

Creative Twist Proposed for 6-Unit Development at Historic Armory and Drill Shed

By: greenwichfreepress | August 19, 2024

In recent years the P&Z commission has urged that both historic buildings – the Armory and Drill Shed – be preserved as part of any redevelopment. Continue Reading →

Government

State of Emergency Declared in Response to Severe Flooding in Parts of CT

By: greenwichfreepress | August 19, 2024

“The sudden and severe flooding has caused significant damage to infrastructure in the western portion of the state, resulting in evacuations, rescues, and more than two dozen road closures that we anticipate will need to be closed for an extended period.” – Governor Lamont Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Greenwich Spared from Major Flooding over Weekend of Heavy Rain

By: greenwichfreepress | August 19, 2024

As a community, we must ensure we do not become complacent and realize an emergency can happen at any time that can impact our ability to travel, access power, banking, or communicate with our family and friends. Continue Reading →