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Greenwich Schools PTA Council Honors Volunteers with Essence Awards

By: greenwichfreepress | 10 hours ago

On Tuesday morning a large group of Greenwich Public Schools PTA volunteers gathered at town hall to honor nominees for the Essence awards. This year there were an unprecedented 16 nominees.

Government

Greenwich P&Z Mulls GCDS Proposal for Staff Housing and Expanded Daycare

The GCDS Schwarz Campus is 41.5 acres in the RA-1 zone and the school does not receive any FAR bonus for educational use. The Schwarz Campus at 23 Fairfield Road was originally part of the F.A.O. Schwarz estate, which goes all the way to Cardinal Road. Even if the school added the requested units, they would still have remaining FAR, but the discussion revolved around the proposed multi-family apartment building in the RA-1 single family zone.

Government

Connecticut’s November Races Come Into Focus as Fazio Nominated by GOP to Challenge Lamont

Ryan Fazio won the Connecticut GOP nomination to challenge incumbent Democratic Governor Ned Lamont. Republicans rallied behind Fazio after New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart suspended her campaign following news of her alleged misuse of a city issued p-card, and Betsy McCaughey dropped out of the race after failing to secure enough delegates to force a primary. Democratic Governor Ned Lamont is seeking a historic third consecutive term. Both Senator Fazio and Governor Lamont call Greenwich home.

Government

Governor Lamont Signs Legislation Making Absentee Ballots an Option for All Voters in Connecticut Elections

The legislation increases the penalty for harassing election workers from a misdemeanor to a felony on a second offense, including publicizing an election worker’s name or address with intent to intimidate. It also makes tampering with an absentee ballot drop box a class D felony. Additionally, it restricts federal law enforcement officials from being within 250 of a polling place or other sensitive election site without permission from state election officials or court order. The law empowers the attorney general to act against interference or intimidation.

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Greenwich Scholarship Association Benefit Concert to Support Local Students Facing Rising College Costs

AAA Shares Travel Projections for Memorial Day Weekend

Police & Fire

DUI for Driver who Struck Several Mailboxes on Old Church Rd

By: greenwichfreepress | November 18, 2021

On Veterans Day Greenwich Police responded to the area of 41 Old Church Rd on a report of a car that had struck several mailboxes. Continue Reading →

Health

Greenwich Hospital Appoints New Chair for Psychiatry and Behavioral Health

By: | November 18, 2021

Greenwich Hospital has appointed Yale Medicine physician Amir Garakani, MD, to chair of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health as the hospital seeks to expand its mental health services to help meet growing demand within the communities it serves. Continue Reading →

News

New Board of Ed Members Sworn in; New Chair, Vice Chair Elected

By: greenwichfreepress | November 17, 2021

BOE members turned in their paper ballots during votes for chair, vice chair and secretary. Continue Reading →

Around Town

Funeral Directors, Families Unhappy with Policies at Putnam/St Mary Cemeteries

By: greenwichfreepress | November 17, 2021

Local funeral directors complained about new fees. Families are unhappy about the removal of cameos from the community mausoleum. Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

LETTER: Illegal Signs Constitute a Visual Assault on Residents of Greenwich

By: greenwichfreepress | November 17, 2021

“The Lake Avenue circle was papered with multiple copies of this message, ostensibly to catch the eye of the driver at each and every entrance to the roundabout.” – John Cooper, Greenwich Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

BMW Stuck in Sand at Tod’s Point is Towed; Amusement Ensues on Social Media

By: | November 17, 2021

Police say someone new to the area thought it was alright to drive onto the beach at Tod’s Pt on Tuesday. Continue Reading →

Health

Greenwich Health Dept: Stay on Top of COVID over the Thanksgiving Holiday

By: greenwichfreepress | November 17, 2021

“As you make your Thanksgiving dinner plans consider your family’s individual and group risks. These will be different for everyone. Weigh them carefully and plan your invite list and your seating arrangements accordingly.” – Dr. Stephanie Paulmeno, Public Health Education Specialist at the Greenwich Department of Health Continue Reading →

Government

FEMA Disaster Recovery Center Has Opened at Glenville Fire Station

By: greenwichfreepress | November 17, 2021

The Disaster Recovery Center opened Tuesday, Nov 15 at the Glenville Fire Station, 266 Glenville Rd. Normal ours of operation are Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 6:00pm. and Saturday from 10:00am to 4:00pm. Continue Reading →

Government

Voulgaris Announces Candidacy for RTM Moderator

By: greenwichfreepress | November 17, 2021

“I will be putting my name forward to be considered for Moderator for the January 2022 – December 2023 term. I hope that you will support my candidacy at our election during the January 18, 2022 RTM meeting.” – Alexis Voulgaris Continue Reading →

Government

As Town Prepares to Raze the Civic Center, OGRCC Plans to Move Programs Off-Site

By: greenwichfreepress | November 16, 2021

Wondering where the programs in the Eastern Greenwich Civic Center (EGCC) will go when the building is demolished this winter? Continue Reading →