Greenwich Awarded $400,000 by the US Dept of Transportation to Improve Road Safety

The Town of Greenwich Dept of Public Works has secured $400,000 in federal grant from the US Dept of Transportation to develop a comprehensive, data-driven safety action plan aimed to improve road safety for all modes of transportation. The grant stems from the Biden-Harris Administration the Roadway Safety Planning Grant program in over 200 communities in 46 states and Puerto Rico. In all, $82.6 million in Safe Streets and Roads for All grants will be issued to support initiatives to enhance safety and help prevent deaths and serious injuries on the nation’s roadways. As part of the safety action plan, Greenwich transportation-related data will be collected and analyzed to identify and prioritize which areas in Town need roadway safety improvements. These improvements encompass all modes of transportation – including motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists. Continue Reading →

LETTER: Shocked by Proposal to Eliminate K-2 Foreign Language at Julian Curtiss School

“The K-2 foreign language program takes 1/3 of one teacher’s time – a savings of roughly $30,000….29% of our enrollment are Magnet families, specifically seeking out our unique early language program.” – Rebecca Cooper, Julian Curtiss School PTA Chair and David Levine, Assistant Julian Curtiss School PTA Treasurer Continue Reading →