On Thursday morning Greenwich Police swore in four new officers in a ceremony at Town Hall – Michael Bellairs II, Brooke Lombardo, Nicholas Sarno, and Salvatore Tramontano. Continue Reading →
First Selectman Peter Tesei
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Turf Wars: Options for Improving School Fields is a Townwide Discussion
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After some confusion over the meaning of “engineered grass field” it was clarified that the field is to be engineered to drain properly, and not being planted with “engineered grass.” Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Schools, Board of Education, Central Middle School, Eastern Middle School, engineered grass field, First Selectman Peter Tesei, Greenwich Schools
Award-Winning Service Dog “Fia” Passes Away
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Alan Gunzburg’s retired service dog, Fia, a 13-year-old German Shepherd passed away on Tuesday. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Dogs, Alan Gunzburg, Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation, First Selectman Peter Tesei, First Selectman's Advisory Committee for People with Disabilities, Greenwich Lions Club, North Mianus School
Greenwich Fire Department’s Five Newest Members: “Cream of the Crop”
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Of the 20 candidates who applied to be part of the Greenwich Fire Department, five “cream of the crop” recruits were sworn in at Friday’s ceremony held at the fire department headquarters. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Police & Fire, First Selectman Peter Tesei, Greenwich Assistant Fire Chief Robert Kick, Greenwich Fire Chief Peter Siecienski, Greenwich Fire Department, Shawn McDonnell
Greenwich Selectmen Ponder Rest Room Accessibility ahead of Chimes Building Restoration
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“To build a $600,000 bathroom that not every resident in the town of Greenwich could take part in doesn’t make any sense… Of course it’s about the disabled, but it’s really about everybody too.” – Alan Gunzburg. Continue Reading →
Filed under: News, Alan Gunzburg, Alan Monelli, Americans With Disabilities Act, Board of Selectmen, Drew Marzullo, Federal Emergency Management Agency, First Selectman Peter Tesei
Two Greenwich Natives, Eagle Scouts, Promoted in the Ranks of Greenwich Police
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On Tuesday Sergeant Slusarz was promoted to Lieutenant and Detective Latiak was promoted to Sergeant. Both were born and raised in Greenwich and both men happen to also be Eagle Scouts. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Police & Fire, Chief Jim Heavey, First Selectman Peter Tesei, Greenwich Police Department, Lieutenant John Slusarz, Sergeant Ted Latiak
Tackling Opioid Epidemic: Legislators Mull Pharmacy Blister Packs, Mandated Secure Boxes
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Monday’s legislative breakfast at UConn Stamford held by Communities 4 Action featured members from New Canaan, Darien, Stamford and Greenwich. Mayor Martin who lost his wife to cancer recently, said, IIf you think extra strength Tylenol is going to end cancer pain, then you’re confused. She was taking narcotics. She took less than what she was prescribed. But without it her pain and lack of joy would have been very difficult in her last couple of months.” Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Health, Communities for Action, First Selectman Peter Tesei, Fred Camillo, Ingrid Gillespie, Mayor David Martin, Mike Bocchino
UPDATE: Greenwich Town Hall Power Restored, PM Meetings are ON!
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A power transformer failure rendered Greenwich Town Hall without electricity or wifi earlier in the day. By 4:30pm, the power was restored. Evening meetings in the building will go on as scheduled, including the Planning & Zoning Commission, the Selectmen’s Board of Education Charter Revision Committee and the RTM’s Appointments Committee. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Eversoruce, First Selectman Peter Tesei, Greenwich Town Hall
PHOTOS: Veterans Day Honors Combat Injured Millenials, Acknowledges that Youth Makes America Vital
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The annual community walk for veterans started at the corner of Amogerone and Greenwich Ave and concluded outside the Havemeyer building where there is a war monument. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Holiday, Aaron Jaffe, Bruce Winningham, Byram Veterans, First Selectman Peter Tesei, Greenwich Military Covenant, Greenwich Police Dept, POW-MIA
Greenwich Fire Fighters Association Local 1042 Open Letter: “Unsafe Fire Dept Staffing”
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“For the last three years, First Selectman Peter Tesei and Fire Chief Pete Siecienski have been warning that the fire protection in certain parts of Greenwich is inadequate due to understaffing… Each of the last three years the town’s experts in fire protection were overruled by the BET.” – Greenwich Professional Firefighters, IAFF L1042 Continue Reading →