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Hearing on Greenwich School Speed Cameras Raises Concerns over Privacy and Data Collection

By: greenwichfreepress | 19 hours ago

“Can other government agencies like ICE access the information. Can insurance companies or another FOIA the data? Can another state’s police department or attorney general’s office subpoena the data in a vigilante justice effort regarding women’s health care should someone seek healthcare in Connecticut?” – Danielle Eason
The next step following the public hearing is for the item to go before the RTM on June 8 for approval.

Police & Fire

Georgia Man Charged with Laundering Money from Account of CT Dead Person

According to the arrest warrant, about $68,000 in funds were transferred out of a Fidelity account and allegedly funneled through multiple accounts before being converted into Bitcoin.

Government

Dr. Michael Goldstein Receives the Republican Nomination for Connecticut’s 4th Congressional District

“I am deeply grateful to the delegates, supporters, volunteers, and friends who helped make this possible. This nomination is the result of hard work, perseverance, and a shared belief that Connecticut residents deserve stronger representation in Washington.” – Dr. Michael Goldstein

Schools

GCDS Juniors Recognized by the National Center for Women & Information Technology

Mary Chickering ’26 and Kaki Weiksner ’26 were recognized by the National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT) on April 22 at a ceremony held at Eversource headquarters in Berlin, CT.

More Headlines

May is National Mental Health Awareness Month; NAMI Southwest CT is Grateful for Local Support

Foodshed Network Launches CSA Bring Seasonal Produce Straight to Backcountry Greenwich

YMCA of Greenwich Expands Summer Camp Programming To Meet Growing Community Needs

Giving

PHOTOS: Much to Celebrate at Boys & Girls Club’s 2024 Youth of the Year Event

By: greenwichfreepress | April 4, 2024

The 2024 Youth of the Year winner, selected from a list of outstanding candidates, was Greenwich High School senior, Omar Badr. Continue Reading →

Government

Net Zero Resolution to Highlight April 8 RTM Agenda after Tree Ordinance Is Withdrawn

By: greenwichfreepress | April 4, 2024

James J O’Brien, a 12-year past member of the RTM in both District 8 and 1, wrote the RTM to support Resolution 10, saying its adoption by the Town would save the taxpayers millions of dollars and help the environment. Continue Reading →

Around Town

YWCA Greenwich Seeks Nominations for Gender & Racial Equity Scholarship Awards

By: greenwichfreepress | April 4, 2024

Each award recipient will receive $500 in scholarship funds, which will be sent to the university or college of their choice upon admission. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

New Members of the Greenwich Police Dept Include Two Officers and an Animal Control Officer

By: greenwichfreepress | April 4, 2024

Newly sworn in members of GPD include Animal Control Officer Carolyn Smith and Police Officers Jason Guach and Ronald Santant. Continue Reading →

Sports

YWCA Greenwich Dolphins Swim Team Grabs Gold at Wesleyan University

By: greenwichfreepress | April 4, 2024

Sparked by seven gold medals and another 21 silver and bronze medals, the YWCA Greenwich Dolphins Swim Team posted a seventh-place team finish in the 2024 Connecticut Short Course Age Group Championships held at Wesleyan University in Middletown on March 14-17. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Greenwich Man Charged with Hit and Run, DUI, Unsafe Backing

By: greenwichfreepress | April 4, 2024

Police said that while officers were en route, the driver left the scene without providing his driver’s license, registration or insurance information to the other party. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

DUI for Driver Stopped at Greenwich Avenue Construction Site

By: greenwichfreepress | April 4, 2024

The driver had been driving south on Greenwich Ave and had stopped behind the construction site for an extended time. Continue Reading →

Business

P&Z Watch: Rezone Proposed for Single Family House to Retail in Village of Old Greenwich

By: greenwichfreepress | April 3, 2024

“We need convincing you can make this work. Every time we approve something and it does not work, it’s painful for us. Right now I’m hearing from Old Greenwich.” – P&Z commission chair Margarita Alban Continue Reading →

Around Town

Greenwich Announces Delayed Opening of Tod’s Point on Thursday

By: greenwichfreepress | April 3, 2024

Greenwich Point Park, (Tod’s Point) will be closed until after the high tide mark is set and roads are clear and passable. Continue Reading →

Government

Governor Lamont Reminds Connecticut Residents: Low-To-Moderate Income Individuals and Families Are Eligible for Significant Boost in Income Tax Credits This Year

By: greenwichfreepress | April 3, 2024

This is the first time that income tax rates have been cut in Connecticut since the mid-1990s. It is also the single largest income tax cut enacted in state history. Continue Reading →