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There is concern with travel along Greenwich roads where there is residual cleanup needed from last weekend’s Nor’easter that prompted the closure of 180 roads because of downed trees, utility poles, utility wires and tree limbs. Continue Reading →
Current forecasts call for heavy wet snow accumulating up to 12 inches along the coast and higher amounts inland. Strong wind and coastal flooding can also be expected. Continue Reading →
“According to the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, there will be more plastic than fish in the ocean by 2050.” – Mareta Hamre Continue Reading →
“Finally, the option to buy paper bags for $0.25 each is little help. This is expensive, particularly for our less affluent.” – Brooks Harris, RTM District 10 Continue Reading →
After a physical fight on North Street, a woman was charged with Disorderly Conduct and Assault 3. Continue Reading →
Greenwich Schools announced the following work has been accomplished:
• Ledge drilling and blasting is now complete
• Continuous deliveries of fill material via dump truck have now been completed Continue Reading →
“A quick response to Brooks Harris’ effort for ‘looking hard’ for stray plastic bags in Greenwich, not sure where you are looking but there’s no need to look hard here in Riverside.” – Susan Foster, Riverside Continue Reading →
As of Monday afternoon, 21 roads remained closed in Greenwich and six more have partial closures due to tree and utility lines down. Don’t go near or touch downed wires, even if the power is off in your neighborhood. Continue Reading →
There is a litany of exaggerated, misleading, or strange arguments being thrown against the ban:
Hardship for low-income residents.
“Not really. The ordinance exempts anyone using food assistance like SNAP or WIC, as well as the organizations that serve these people. Also, you pay nothing if you bring your own bag.”
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“Grocery bags are NOT being banned: The proposal is to ban SINGLE-USE plastic bags, except in the case of fresh vegetables, fruits and other items that could drip into a reusable bag.” – Rob Marks Continue Reading →