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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.
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.
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.
Bears are attracted to garbage, pet food, compost piles, fruit trees, and birdfeeders. Make your place a “No-Bear-Food-Zone.” Continue Reading →
Two other suspects – a 19-year-old and a 20-year-old, also from New Jersey – have been identified and are expected to surrender in the coming days.The damage caused to property at Playland is estimated at $57,000. Continue Reading →
“I am very happy I decided to make a go of it. While canvassing on election day, I had an opportunity to meet many of my new neighbors, and nearly every conversation began with the same question: “What is your position on schools and the recent budget cuts?” Everyone expressed the same concern; the current BET was killing the school system.” – Greg Piccininno Continue Reading →
9 Mountain Wood Drive sold on Oct 17, 2025 for $12,200,000 Continue Reading →
“There will be a list of contemplated capital projects available at the hearing. Speakers will be limited to three minutes. Please come and join us to discuss the projects that are priorities to you.” Continue Reading →
Services will be private at the Fred D. Knapp Funeral Home in Greenwich. Continue Reading →
Registration begins at 10:00am. The opening ceremony will begin at 11:00am, with the Walk kicking off at 11:30am. Rain or Shine. Continue Reading →
The Registrars of Voters on Thursday released the tally sheets for all 12 RTM districts in Tuesday’s municipal election. The top vote-getters were Hector Arzeno with 1,057 votes in D8 and Steve Meskers with 1,043 votes in District 6 Continue Reading →
The theater program at New Lebanon School, now in its fifth year, is made possible by a generous grant from the Greenwich Alliance for Education. Recent student musicals have included The Addams Family and Winnie the Pooh Kids. Grants have also made possible theater residencies and field trips. Continue Reading →
At Home in Greenwich, Inc. is a not-for-profit, membership organization based on the Village- to-Village model that supports a diverse community of aging adults living at home by providing trusted resources and services, enrichment opportunities, and social connections. Continue Reading →