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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.
Welcome to the 2026 GFP Summer Camp Guide. We will continue to add camps. Contact Heather Brown at [email protected] for details.
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.
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.
If you are a registered voter but are unable to vote in person on Tuesday, August 17, you may obtain an absentee ballot from the Town Clerk’s office in Greenwich Town Hall on Saturday, Aug. 14 from 8:00am to 12:00noon. Continue Reading →
The committee noted there was a lack of enforcement at the dump, which has led to complaints, lost revenue and operational inefficiencies. One suggestion is a $10 fee to enter the dump without a permit. Continue Reading →
“At a candidate debate last week, Fazio recalled his prediction last year that the bill would lead to a ‘massive precipitation of crime and violence’ and then pointed to the sharp increase in gun homicide in Connecticut during the pandemic as proof of his assertion. There’s just one inconvenient truth for Fazio: the accountability provisions he calls “awful” don’t go into effect until 2022.” Continue Reading →
At Thursday’s Board of Selectmen meeting, Rich Feminella, the town’s Wastewater Division Manager of the Town’s Sewer Division, got approval for a continuation of the Old Greenwich Common Force Main rehabilitation project. Continue Reading →
133 Parsonage Rd sold on July 16, 2021 for $5,280,000 Continue Reading →
“We’re all looking forward to having some pizza frittes.” – Fred Camillo Continue Reading →
The Greenwich Town Party, the all-day, family-friendly music festival, announces today eight local bands with Greenwich roots will perform on the Town Stage at the 2021 event. Held on Sunday, September 5 at Roger Sherman Baldwin Park, the tenth annual party will showcase the talents of legendary bands, as well as local musicians of all ages. The local bands are: Brunswick Music Improv, Robert Genna Sings, That’s What She Sang, Roctopus, Paloma Skye, Happy Accidents, Rang-A-Boom, and Charlie King & the Next Big Thing. The legendary Eagles and the dynamic Zac Brown Band, both Grammy Award-winning bands, will headline the event from the Main Stage. GTP fan favorites, the legendary New Orleans-based Preservation Hall Jazz Band, will also take the stage with their high-octane brand of funk, along with celebrated pop-country singer/songwriter Caroline Jones. Continue Reading →
“The strongest candidate is Republican Ryan Fazio. He is determined to bring a positive change to our state government and create a better future for our families. He is focused on reducing taxes and the cost of living, both of which are unacceptably high. Ryan will support our local police and work hard to reduce crime rates. He is passionate about education and will work to raise academic standards in the schools.” – Republicans Scott Frantz and Bill Nickerson former State Senators 36th district Continue Reading →
While patrolling the western side of town on the afternoon of Aug 8, Greenwich Police officers observed a car driving erratically Continue Reading →
The Open Arts Alliance has a new home! Last month the non profit arts organization moved into their new home at River House Adult Day Center, which Executive Director Rocco Natale described as a perfect fit. Also, OAA has a new program director, Jake Lloyd. Continue Reading →