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Governor Lamont will coordinate with Governor Andrew Cuomo in New York for approaches to bars and restaurants. “It doesn’t make sense for Connecticut to do something and not New York because otherwise people will just go over the border.” Continue Reading →
As a Greenwich High School junior, this break from traditional learning that the district initiated to slow the spread of COVID-19 is taking some adjusting. Here are some suggestions on ways to remain calm and stay connected. Continue Reading →
On Saturday the Governor signed his third executive order since the enactment of the emergency declarations earlier this week. Continue Reading →
GHS students express their emotions regarding the Coronavirus, school cancellations and extra-time on their hands. Continue Reading →
There is a potential that school days could be made up over April break. Dr. Jones said the district wants to be transparent that given these circumstances, students could be in school during what was previously scheduled as Spring Break. Depending on the length of school closure, a final decision would be made by the Board of Education. Continue Reading →
Greenwich Public Schools will close beginning Thursday, March 12, 2020. Continue Reading →
The district already had scheduled an early release on Wednesday for Staff Professional Development, and Jones said the district will use that time as a preparation session for all teachers and staff to plan for potential distance learning needs. Continue Reading →
Reaction to the CIAC’s decision Tuesday to cancel winter tournament play was swift. Sadness and anger were expressed in the form of a petition and a planned protest at CIAC headquarters. Continue Reading →
The public health emergency includes power over quarantines. A civil preparedness emergency gives Lamont broad powers over state institutions, including the possibility of restricting travel and closing public schools, town buildings. Continue Reading →
First Selectman Fred Camillo asks that residents and visitors feeling ill not visit town buildings. Meanwhile the Town is installing additional informational signage and hand-sanitizing stations in public buildings. Continue Reading →