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After Complaint, Greenwich P&Z Considers “Fabric Covered Structure” at Burning Tree Golf Course

By: greenwichfreepress | 15 hours ago

A fabric covered storage structure was erected without a permit. The commission said pickleball was being played, though they believed only tennis was approved. Commissioner Dennis Yeskey said Burning Tree Club had always been a great neighbor. “But over the last five years it just keeps imposing on the neighborhood noise levels and construction that I don’t think the management is sensitive to….pickleball, I do not get. It doesn’t belong here in the neighborhood. I don’t believe the tennis documents you show cover pickleball. Period.”

Around Town

Greenwich Police Dept’s 5th Annual Benefit Car Show Winners Announced

“The Greenwich Police Department is proud to serve such a supportive community, and the Scholarship Fund helps ensure the children of our officers have the opportunity to pursue their academic goals. We are grateful to everyone who participated, sponsored, volunteered, and attended.” – Greenwich Police Chief Jim Heavey

Letter to the Editor

Andrews: BOE and Superintendent Don’t Listen to Teacher/Student Feedback, Full Stop

“Watching the latest BOE meeting on June 11 had me wondering aloud, has it been a BOE problem all along? Maybe the BET wasn’t ALL to blame?” – Jennifer Andrews

Around Town

Water Main Break Causing Little to No Water; Aquarion Estimates 6-8 Hours for Fix

“We anticipate service to be restored in approximately 6 to 8 hours,” Aquarion said in the announcement Saturday morning. “Some customers may experience low pressure, no water, or discolored water as a result of work being done in the area.”

More Headlines

YWCA Greenwich Announces Enrollment for the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Preschool Center

Proposal in Works for Redevelopment along North Water St in Byram

School Board Votes 5-3 to Direct Schools Chief to Proceed on “Bell-to-Bell” Cell Phone Ban at GHS

Government

PHOTOS: Davis Avenue Bridge Slated to Reopen On Time!

By: greenwichfreepress | August 6, 2021

A major component of this project – setting the precast, prestressed deck units onto the new abutments – was installed and completed on August 2. Continue Reading →

Gov Lamont: Towns Have Option of Requiring Masks; Unvaccinated Nursing Home Staff Must Be Tested Weekly

By: greenwichfreepress | August 5, 2021

Unvaccinated nursing home staff will be required to receive weekly testing. (Previously the scheduled date for this requirement was Oct 1, 2021). Continue Reading →

Government

Approved Text Amendment Means Empty Ralph Lauren Building Eligible for Second Floor Restaurant Use

By: greenwichfreepress | August 5, 2021

In addition to three grandfathered in restaurants on second floors, now there will be 8 that could apply to become a two-story restaurants, including the applicant’s at at 265 Greenwich Ave. Continue Reading →

Anne Egbert

Greenwich Businesses and Coordinators Give High Marks to Teen Conservation Project

By: greenwichfreepress | August 5, 2021

This summer was record-breaking year for applicants, with 220 applications submitted for 112 spots in the Greenwich Youth Conservation Program. Continue Reading →

Sports

Greenwich Council Scouts Share the Story of Their 2021 Trek in New Mexico

By: greenwichfreepress | August 5, 2021

Philmont covers 214 square miles of vast wilderness, with trails that climb from 6,500 feet to as high as 12,441 feet. The group summited Mount Philips and Comanche Peak, which are both over 11,000 feet in elevation. Continue Reading →

Town of Greenwich Revises Mask Protocols for Employees, Visitors

By: greenwichfreepress | August 5, 2021

He announced the town is adjusting its face mask policy beginning Monday, Aug 9. Continue Reading →

Government

State Senate Candidates Asked about Police Accountability, CRT, Tolls, Zoning, and Taxes during Debate Intended for Millennials

By: greenwichfreepress | August 4, 2021

The event was organized by My Voting Power Greenwich and sponsored by Greenwich Sentinel, WGCH 1490 AM and Moore Associates. Continue Reading →

Health

Town of Greenwich Covid-10 Update: “It’s a rough patch.”

By: greenwichfreepress | August 4, 2021

The Yale New Haven Health System is seeing patients hospitalized with Covid-19 are younger. Of the 56 hospitalized patients across the Yale New Haven Health System, 48 had not been vaccinated. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

GPD: Extra Patrols to Focus on Grass Island after Window Smash Thefts from Cars

By: greenwichfreepress | August 4, 2021

Also, a catalytic converter was stolen from a car on Palmer Hill Rd after midnight on July 31. Continue Reading →

Arts

Free Music Fridays Announces August Performance Line-Up

By: | August 4, 2021

Free Music Fridays features local artists with different performers every week, appealing to various musical tastes. Continue Reading →