It won’t be long until Aquarion finishes their new sub station on Anderson Rd and the road will reopen to trafic. Continue Reading →
Anderson Rd to Reopen Following Aquarion Water Sub Station Completion
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Eversource Energy Reaches Agreement to Acquire Aquarion
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The acquisition requires approval from the Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority, the Massachusetts Dept of Public Utilities and the New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission. The acquisition also requires US Justice Department review. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Government, Aquarion, Eversource
Drought Continues; Two-Day-A-Week Irrigation Possible if Reservoir System Replenished
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Greenwich residents have been cooperating with the water restrictions and the reservoir system beginning to recover. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Aquarion, drought, irrigation ban
Specific Outdoor Water Use Restrictions Eased; Mandatory Irrigation Ban Still in Effect
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Some outdoor water use restrictions have been eased. Though the mandatory irrigation ban continues, there has been talk of a two-day-a-week limit to irrigation this coming summer. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Health, Aquarion, drought, irrigation ban
Greenwich Free Press Year in Photos, 2016
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Highlights of people and events from 2016 in Greenwich. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Anthony Muskus, Aquarion, Augustine's Farm, Barbara O'Neill, Bob Lynagh, Carlos Hernandez, Caroline Janney
No End in Sight for Drought. Here’s What You Can Do to Help in Greenwich
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The Town is preparing for the potential of an extended drought which could include additional restrictions. “It is our responsibility to prepare for natural disasters including drought,” Tesei said on Wednesday in a release. “As with other natural disasters, we are preparing for the worst and hoping for the best.” Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Aquarion, drought, Peter Tesei
It’s Raining, It’s Pouring… Who is to Blame for the Drought Restrictions?
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Did Aquarion wait too long to alert Greenwich residents and businesses to the drought? Aquarion said the drop was precipitous, and they reacted quickly: At the end of July the Greenwich water system was at 73.2% capacity. By Aug 30 the Greenwich system had dropped to 48.3% capacity. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Business, Government, Aquarion, drought, watering ban
PHOTOS: Emergency Overground Water Pipeline, Plus New, Stricter Water Use Restrictions Enacted by Greenwich Selectmen
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A slew of restrictions on water use in Greenwich went into effect on Thursday, Oct 6. In restaurants water will only be served upon request.
Up Taconic Rd an emergency overground pipeline moves water through reservoirs to water treatment plant in Greenwich. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Aquarion, Greenview Sprinklers
Enforcement of Mandatory Watering Ban in Greenwich Allows Greenwich Police to Issue Fines
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On Thursday the Board of Selectmen will enact Article 5 of the Town’s ordinances, which pertains to water conservation. The ordinance stems back to the late 1970s, early 1980s when Greenwich’s water supplies dwindled to a just a two-week supply.
On Monday night First Selectman Peter Tesei said that once the ordinance is activated, it will provide Greenwich Police the mechanism to enforce with fines. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Police & Fire, Aquarion, Board of Selectmen, Greenwich Police, Peter Tesei, water conservation
Aquarion and Town of Greenwich Urge Water Conservation
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“Reduction of outdoor water use is one way to really cut down on overall water demand in Town. This is extremely important especially in the backcountry where irrigation may affect private wells and fire ponds.” – Denise Savageau, Greenwich Conservation Director. Continue Reading →