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

By: greenwichfreepress | 3 hours ago

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.

Police & Fire

Greenwich Police Arrest NY Man after Attempted Bank Fraud Transaction

Police said the suspect presented a counterfeit Citizens Bank check in the amount of $4,950 using the victim’s account information. A search of the arrestee’s vehicle revealed several blank check stock, a wireless printer, paper with practice signatures, the counterfeit check, and a bank debit card.

Police & Fire

Greenwich Man Charged with DUI, Failure to Install Ignition Interlock Device

Greenwich Police responded to the Lucas Point Boat Launch for a welfare check. During their investigation, the arrestee was displaying signs of alcohol impairment and was unconscious behind the wheel of a Porsche Cayenne that was running in reverse.

Weather

Governor Lamont Activates Extreme Hot Weather Protocol as Heat Wave Approaches

The state’s Extreme Hot Weather Protocol will be activated effective at 10:00am on Thursday, June 11, 2026, until 6:00pm on Sunday, June 14, 2026.

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Greenwich Teachers Union Issues Statement on Morale

House of the Week: Mid Country Private Retreat

William Louis Tischler, 76

Government

Paul Cappiali Appointed Greenwich Harbor Master

By: greenwichfreepress | October 4, 2022

Paul Cappiali, a Greenwich resident, succeeds Sean Jordan, and will serve a term ending on June 30, 2023, or until a successor is appointed and is qualified. Continue Reading →

Arts

Sorokin Gallery Presents Margeaux Walter’s Solo Exhibition, “All Natural”

By: greenwichfreepress | October 4, 2022

Sorokin Gallery is pleased to present the critically acclaimed, Brooklyn-based artist, Margeaux Walter with her solo exhibition “All Natural.” Continue Reading →

Volunteering

The Junior League of Greenwich Announces One More Open House Date for the 2022-2023 Membership Class

By: greenwichfreepress | October 4, 2022

The session will take place at 10 am Saturday, October 8th, and will be held at JLG headquarters (231 East Putnam Avenue, Greenwich, CT). Registration for the New Member Class is now open. Continue Reading →

Government

Yale to Pay $308K to Resolve Allegations of Violations of Controlled Substances Act

By: greenwichfreepress | October 4, 2022

In November 2020, Donna Monticone, a nurse responsible for ordering and inventorying controlled substances at the Yale Fertility Center, was discovered to have tampered with vials of fentanyl…A criminal investigation revealed that Monticone stole the fentanyl for her own use. She withdrew the fentanyl from the vials, reinjected saline into the vials and reintroduced the vials into the stock of the Yale Fertility Center to be used during surgical procedures. Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

LETTER: Meskers takes care of his constituents

By: greenwichfreepress | October 4, 2022

“Steve is a man of action. He is there to serve his constituents when they do not get the prompt response they deserve from the companies who are supposed to serve our neighborhoods.” – Lori Jackson Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

PIERSON: What You Need to Know about the Early Voting Referendum on the Ballot This November

By: greenwichfreepress | October 4, 2022

CT is only 1 of 4 states that has no early voting. Per the CT Constitution, CT requires all voters to vote in person in a polling place on Election Day unless they present a specific reason why they cannot appear. Continue Reading →

Around Town

Free Talk at Christ Church: “Faith-Based Wisdom on Attaining Work/Life Balance”

By: greenwichfreepress | October 4, 2022

Rabbi Mitchell Hurvitz, from Temple Shalom, Greenwich will give a talk at Christ Church titled “Faith-based Wisdom on Attaining Work-Life Balance” on Sunday, October 9, 11:15 am in the Parish Hall. Coffee, tea and light breakfast served. Continue Reading →

Schools

Field Rehab, Basketball Court Resurfacing Under Way at Hamilton Avenue School

By: greenwichfreepress | October 3, 2022

Asked about the price tag for the field rehabilitation, Cappiali said, “Given the gracious cooperation by the landscapers, the out-of-pocket costs to the church were limited, and were paid out of other funds on hand as a gift to the community.” Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

HIGBIE: If rich, white Greenwich liberals didn’t have double standards, they wouldn’t have any standards at all!

By: greenwichfreepress | October 3, 2022

“I had to call Kim and ask what she ever did to this guy to trigger him so much? She said, ‘I have never even met the guy.'” – Carl Higbie Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

PERLOE: Gun Policy is Important to CT Voters

By: greenwichfreepress | October 3, 2022

“The need to elect lawmakers who will protect Connecticut’s strong gun laws could not be more important. As a result of the Supreme Court’s radical Bruen decision that ruled out public safety as a factor in considering the constitutionality of gun regulation, Connecticut gun laws are under attack.” – Jonathan Perloe, Cos Cob Continue Reading →