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Greenwich Board of Education Okays $250,000 for Havemeyer Relocation Study

By: greenwichfreepress | 17 hours ago

Ben Branyan talked about relocating staff from Havemeyer. He said one proposal was to connect to town hall. He talked about moving the district’s Facilities to the modular buildings in the Horseneck Parking lot.

Government

State Rep Steve Meskers Announces Run for a 5th Term to Represent CT’s 150th District

“We are living in polarizing times. But I have always believed that my responsibility is to represent everyone in this community. Whenever possible—and whenever it’s reasonable—I’ve worked to reach across the aisle, listen to different perspectives, and find solutions that serve us all.” – Steve Meskers

Schools

Nominate a PTA volunteer for the Annual Essence Awards

The PTAC Essence award ceremony will take place on Tuesday, May 19 at 10:00am in the Cone Room, 2nd floor, at Town Hall.

Government

CT Electricity Rates Will Be Lowered for Eversource, UI Customers

This significant reduction in residential electricity bills is driven by a decrease in the public benefits charge, which will now be a credit on ratepayers’ bills – rather than an additional charge – through at least September.

More Headlines

Book Discussion on May 6: Hidden Heroes, The Underground Schools that Built the Civil Rights Movement

OPINION: Idea for “Harborside” Rink Location Displayed before RTM Meeting

Armstrong: Rink Task Force Process Was Fair, Thorough, and Responsive to the Community

Sports

Greenwich Road Runners Hit the Road on Global Running Day

By: | June 2, 2021

The Greenwich Road Runners are a very welcoming group. We caught up with them at the pier at Steamboat Road. Continue Reading →

Obituaries

Christopher C. Andrea, 34

By: greenwichfreepress | June 2, 2021

In lieu of flowers, you can make a donation to the “Chris Andrea Scholarship fund” on Go Fund Me. Continue Reading →

Government

Selectmen Consider Eliminating On-Street Parking on Lower North Street

By: | June 2, 2021

The Selectmen are waiting for their next meeting in two weeks to hear from residents in the area of North Street between Lita and Maple with feedback on the elimination of on street parking. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

GPD: Wrong Way Driver on Greenwich Ave Charged with DUI

By: | June 2, 2021

On May 27 around 1:00am, Greenwich Police on patrol in the area of Fawcett Place and Greenwich Ave spotted a car driving the wrong way up Greenwich Ave and stopped it in the area of Grigg Street. Continue Reading →

Health

Covid Update: Tremendous Drop in Numbers, Myocarditis in a ‘Tiny Fraction’ of Young Men; Zero New Cases in Greenwich Schools

By: greenwichfreepress | June 1, 2021

As of Tuesday there was just one Covid-19 patient at Greenwich Hospital. Superintendent Dr. Jones said it was the fourth week in the row that the number of active cases in Greenwich Schools was zero. Continue Reading →

Government

Tree Warden Rules on Trees Eversource Sought to Remove in Vicinity of Riverside Train Station

By: | June 1, 2021

Eversource requested to cut down 29 trees. Tree warden Dr. Kramer ruled that none of the trees may be removed with the exception of the Western Cedar at Arch St and Summit Road and one Norway Maple at the Riverside Train Station. He said the trees cannot be removed until Eversource submits a landscape plan that includes replacement trees and species. Continue Reading →

Food Drink Restaurants

Macelleria, an Italian Steakhouse, to Open in Byram

By: greenwichfreepress | June 1, 2021

There are already two Macelleria restaurants in Westchester – one in Armonk and one in Pelham. The Byram restaurant will operate in the space formerly occupied by Char. Continue Reading →

Real Estate

Up to the Minute Greenwich Property Transfers, May 13-17, 2021

By: greenwichfreepress | June 1, 2021

82 Cat Rock Road sold on May 17, 2021 for $3,850,000 Continue Reading →

Schools

Greenwich High School Recognized as a ‘No Place for Hate’ School by Anti-Defamation League

By: greenwichfreepress | June 1, 2021

Greenwich High School recently received a ‘No Place for Hate’ designation by the Anti-Defamation League. Continue Reading →

Giving

SOLD OUT: Let’s Dance! CLC To Host Dance Party Outdoors at Greenwich Audubon

By: greenwichfreepress | June 1, 2021

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT. The event will take place outdoors under the open-sided tent featuring the music of popular DJ April Larken, dancing, cocktails, delicious small plates, and enticing desserts. Continue Reading →