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

By: greenwichfreepress | 12 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

YWCA Greenwich Announces Enrollment for the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Preschool Center

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

Letter to the Editor

Hermann: My Body

By: greenwichfreepress | August 11, 2024

“They can chase me from
State to state
From country to country
My body is my body
I do what’s best for my body” – Don Hermann Continue Reading →

Opinion

TALKING TRANSPORTATION: Can Metro-North Go West?

By: greenwichfreepress | August 11, 2024

“You may not realize it, but the new Tappan Zee (Mario Cuomo) Bridge from Tarrytown to Nyack was designed to eventually be able to carry commuter trains. The trains would run in the bridge’s median, between north and southbound auto and truck traffic. That space is still available…” – Jim Cameron Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Greenwich Police Arrest Driver for Leaving Scene of Crash in Byram

By: greenwichfreepress | August 11, 2024

Police responded to a report of an unoccupied damaged vehicle in the roadway in the area of Byram Shore Rd and Ritch Ave. Continue Reading →

Arts

Art in the Park Returns to Binney Park: Artists Invited to Participate

By: greenwichfreepress | August 10, 2024

If you interested in participating with the already registered artists, make sure to sign up before the deadline of August 24, 2024. Continue Reading →

Obituaries

Patricia Marciano, 86

By: greenwichfreepress | August 10, 2024

To honor her life, family and friends will gather Monday, August 12 from 4:00-8:00 pm at Coxe & Graziano Funeral Home, 134 Hamilton Avenue, Greenwich. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, August 13, 10:00 am at St. Paul RC Church, Greenwich, followed by interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, New Rochelle. Continue Reading →

Transportation

Metro-North Service Briefly Delayed Saturday Morning after Person Struck by Train in Cos Cob

By: greenwichfreepress | August 10, 2024

Initially delays were up to 35 minutes. By noon the trains were operating on or close to schedule. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

CT State Police Detectives Collaborate to Recover $60,000+ for Victim of Cryptocurrency Scam

By: greenwichfreepress | August 10, 2024

Following the cryptocurrency scam, Connecticut State Police detectives were able to trace the victim’s stolen funds using blockchain analytics and located the suspect’s wallet, which still contained the majority of the cryptocurrency. Continue Reading →

Business

BBB: How to avoid roofing scams

By: greenwichfreepress | August 10, 2024

From the Better Business Bureau

John Orkney said he was standing on his lawn, looking at his roof, when a contractor named John Murphy approached him saying he’d done work down the street and noticed something on his roof. Orkney knew he was correct. He’d had a small leak in his roof. But, Orkney says the project ballooned when Murphy climbed into his attic and claimed the house was infested with termites. “The scammer told me I must pay $195,000 to eradicate. Virtual rebuild, outside of house and entire garage. Continue Reading →

Food Drink Restaurants

“Dough Girls” Louise Joseph’s Path to Food Truck Success Starts in the Pizza Capital of the Country

By: greenwichfreepress | August 10, 2024

Although Louise Joseph is often found serving up personal-sized pies at the Old Greenwich Farmers Market or at the Greenwich Polo Club, her services allow you to enjoy her pies at private events too. Continue Reading →

Cats

Feral Cats Characterized as Public Health Issue; Selectmen to Consider Ordinance

By: greenwichfreepress | August 9, 2024

“This is not going to just go away. This year I know of three females that had kittens. This morning I saw four of them in our back yard playing. There are currently also six adults that frequent our property. That’s 10 cats in our yard alone.” – Pam Petito, Old Greenwich Continue Reading →