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At the Boys and Girls Club of Greenwich, the Torch Club organized a toiletries drive. Items included toothbrushes, toothpaste, dental floss, deodorant, soap, body wash, and feminine products – all of which are staples for most people in Greenwich. But for many others, these items are not to be taken for granted. Continue Reading →
It’s a beautiful day for a clean up! Collection areas will be primarily along the shorelines of the Cove, Sound and Eagle Pond, as areas along the roadways are limited due to snow cover. The sun is shining brightly now and it is high tide, so we are hoping for some more melting and increased access. Remember work gloves, bucket, waterproof boots and warm clothing! Continue Reading →
“The highest calling of a police officer is to preserve life; your efforts are a true testament to your dedication to this principle. On behalf of the patient, her family and the Greenwich community, thank you for a job well done.” – Captain Kraig Gray Continue Reading →
Congratulations to Detective Daniel Bucci for earning Officer of the Month for January 2019. Chief James Heavey presented Detective Bucci with the award for his investigation into several ATM burglaries. Through his diligent work, Detective Bucci was able to solve several GPD cases and led to the arrest of a suspect. Detective Bucci’s efforts helped other State Law Enforcement agencies solve their open cases. In January police arrested Joshua B. Moore, 39, of 7 Acadia Lane in Shelton for the burglary of an ATM at the CVS at 122 Post Road in Cos Cob on the morning of Feb 22, 2018. Continue Reading →
“During the drought, Greenwich dramatically reduced its daily water usage from 32 million gallons per day peak summer usage to 5 million gallons per day after an outdoor irrigation ban was implemented, indicating that the overwhelming use of water was going to outdoor uses.” – Marija Mikolajczak, Greenwich Conservation Advocates Continue Reading →
Tickets are $21 and may be purchased in advance at www.stcath.org or at St Catherine’s Parish Rectory at the same address. Tickets are $25 at the door. Continue Reading →
Neighbor after neighbor of Binney Park insisted the Crab Apple trees are beautiful when they flower and are not dead. The trees are slated to be cut down per the Binney Park Master Plan and replaced with trees suitable to soggy, wet soil and salt. Continue Reading →
On Feb 22 Greenwich Police flooded Riverside Commons after receiving a report of shoplifters. Three men face charges including Larceny 6, Identity Theft 3, Possession of Shoplifting Devices and Interfering with Arrest/Resisting Arrest. Continue Reading →
A dozen parents testified that school lunches are unhealthy. There were assertions the menu is unreliable and amount to false advertising. The plea for healthier lunches is perennial, but now there is survey data and comments from parents. There are 20% of kids on free/reduced lunch, but there are also families willing to pay more for healthy food. Kids at GHS order food deliveries to the curb. Parents of grade schoolers and middle schoolers across town are dropping off lunch to their kids from places like Chipotle. Continue Reading →
