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This year, in response to efforts to slow the Covid-19 pandemic, large gatherings including the annual Memorial Day parade in Old Greenwich, were canceled. Instead, residents were invited to attend wreath laying ceremonies and maintain social distancing. Continue Reading →
“I foresee Greenwich Avenue being closed from Memorial Day to Labor Day for the warm weather months – being closed to traffic from 5:00pm or 5:30pm on, with a lot of parking available on the side streets and in the parking lots in the back. Now is our chance to transform the downtown area and make Greenwich Ave, at least for part of the year, that open air pedestrian mall concept we’ve been talking about forever.” – First Selectman Fred Camillo Continue Reading →
The sites may only remain open as long as strict social distancing and sanitization protocols are followed. Continue Reading →
“Anyone from out-of-state who comes to Connecticut self-diagnose and self-quarantine. Make sure you are 100% healthy after 14 days before you do a lot of circulation up here.” – Governor Ned Lamont Continue Reading →
As of Saturday morning, Greenwich Hospital reports their tests have returned 64 positives with nine Greenwich residents testing positive. Continue Reading →
The latest COVID-19 testing data in Connecticut, updated 4:30pm on Wednesday lists patients who tested positive including presumptive positives at 96. Fairfield County: 69
Hartford county: 11
Litchfield County: 5
Middlesex County: 1
New Haven County: 10
That said, officials estimated the total might be closer to 7,000. Also on Wednesday, Governor Ned Lamont announced that COVID-19 has claimed its first life in Connecticut. A man in his 80s who had been admitted recently to Danbury Hospital has died of severe complications from COVID-19. The man had been a resident of an assisted living facility in Ridgefield. Continue Reading →
Governor Ned Lamont has agreed with Governor Andrew Cuomo of New York and Governor Phil Murphy of New Jersey on a common set of rules to reduce the spread of COVID-19 that begin at 8pm on Monday. Continue Reading →
GHS students express their emotions regarding the Coronavirus, school cancellations and extra-time on their hands. Continue Reading →
The state legislation, which will become law when signed by Governor Lamont, requires retailers to charge a 10¢ fee on all single-use plastic bags until July 1, 2021, when the bags will be banned. Continue Reading →
A crowd of about 100 people gathered to rally against tolls outside Stamford Government Center on Saturday. Cars and trucks drove by honking in support. Remarks were delivered by organizer Patrick Sasser, Bob Stefanowski, Fred Camillo, Steve Kolenberg and Bob Katchco. Continue Reading →