New Mask Requirements
First selectman Camilo has announced that effective Thursday, December 23, all visitors and employees entering Town facilities, including Town Hall, will be required to wear face masks.
Visitors will also be required to social distance when in town facilities
Greenwich Reindeer Festival and Santa’s Workshop
The 13th Annual Greenwich Reindeer Festival and Santa’s Workshop returns this year at the Sam Bridge Nursery and Greenhouses at 437 North Street.
Visitors can have their photo taken with Santa, meet reindeer, and play in Santa’s workshop at the Reindeer Coloring Station and Letter Writing Station.
The festival will take place from November 26 to December 24.
For more information, visit www.greenwichreindeerfestival.com
Nathaniel Witherell Recognized by US News
The Nathaniel Witherell has been recognized as a “Best Nursing Home” for 2021-2022. The facility earned the highest ranking for short-term rehabilitation and long-term care services and facilities.
Holiday Closures
Town Hall and most town facilities, including the libraries, will be closed Friday, December 24, for Christmas. Regular business hours will resume on Monday, December 27.
The Holly Hill Resource Recovery Facility will be closed on Christmas Day, December 25. The facility will, however, be open for regular hours on Christmas Eve, December 24, as well as New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
Wreaths Across America Ceremony
This past Saturday, the Horseneck Daughters of the American Revolution hosted its annual Wreaths Across America ceremony, an event which is held nationally.
The ceremony was held at the old burying ground on Byram Shore Road. Members also laid a wreath at the Colored Cemetery to recognize Native and African American slaves.
Jackie Budkins Sworn In
Jackie Budkins was officially sworn in this past Friday as the new Town Clerk.
Jackie’s friends and coworkers gathered to celebrate her swearing in, which was officiated by her mother, Carm Budkins, the town’s outgoing clerk of 30 years.
Stop Work Order Issued for Cos Cob Construction
A stop work order has been issued by the Zoning Enforcement Officer after a home on Sinawoy Road was issued a zoning permit in error.
GPD Warns of Tik Tok Challenges
Following several schools being advised of a Tik Tok trend encouraging students to call in threats in order to get schools closed, as well as an incident involving a disturbing message at Greenwich High School last week, the Greenwich Police Department urges parents and students to remain alert to potential social media threats. GPD also urges parents to discuss responsible social media usage with their children.
Gregory’s Coffee Opens on Greenwich Ave
Gregory’s Coffee has officially opened at 342 Greenwich Avenue!
The coffee shop first opened in 2006 in New York City, and has since expanded, offering comfortable seating, excellent WiFi, vegan friendly menu options, and delicious coffee.
Gregory’s Coffee also announced that they have donated all proceeds made on Thursday, December 16 to Coffee for Good, a non-profit that provides training and jobs for people with disabilities.
Greenwich Boys and Girls Club Temporarily Closes
The Boys and Girls Club of Greenwich has announced that the club will be closing on Wednesday, December 22 until January 3.
The announcement comes following the closure of Greenwich High School as of December 22 as a result of the recent spike in COVID-19 cases.
Greenwich High School to Start Recess Early
Greenwich Schools Superintendent Dr. Toni Jones has announced that Greenwich High School will begin its December Recess on Wednesday, December 22 due to a sharp spike in COVID-19 cases, as well as a shortage of non-teaching staff.
The district will continue to monitor the situation throughout the coming week.
North Mianus School Celebrates Reunification
After almost a year since the flood and ceiling collapse at North Mianus school, the school has officially reopened.
The reunification was celebrated at noon on Monday with an outdoor event, music, and remarks from staff.
Eagle Hill Hires New Head of School
The Board of Trustees at Eagle Hill School has announced that Gretchen Larkin has been appointed as the new head of school of Eagle Hill School.
Ms. Larkin will be taking the place of Interim Head of School, Jim Heus, effective July 1, 2023.
Greenwich Hospital Appoints New Chair of Surgery
Greenwich Hospital has hired its first female chair of surgery, Dr. Barbara A. Ward.
Dr. Ward is a physician from Northeast Medical Group, and is a renowned breast surgeon of 38 years.
GHS Clothing and Textile Drive
The Greenwich High School Outreach Club is holding a clothing and textile drive. The club asks that residents donate clothes, shoes, belts, bags, accessories, linens, and towels in any condition.
The drive will be held through Friday, December 31, and collection bins are located in the GHS back parking lot, the Arch Street Teen Center, and The Nathaniel Witherell.
Family Functional Fitness Opens in Cos Cob
Family Functional Fitness, a boutique fitness studio, has opened a second location at 205 E. Putnam Avenue in Cos Cob.
The facility celebrated its opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony attended by Fred Camillo last weekend.
The club is currently working through referrals, and will open up services in January.
10th Annual Snow Sculpture Contest
Greenwich Parks and Recreation and The Greenwich Arts Council are hosting the 10th annual Greenwich Snow Sculpture Contest.
Residents can submit a photo of their best snow sculptures to billie.schock@greenwichct.org until Friday, March 4, 2022 for the opportunity to win a prize.
Along with the photo, submissions should include the title of the sculpture, names of the sculptor(s), and a home address.
Moderna Booster Clinic
The Greenwich Department of Health has announced a new Moderna Covid Booster Clinic.
The clinic will be held on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm on the lower level of Greenwich Town Hall.
Those interested should sign up through VAMS, the CT program for vaccine scheduling.
The Mill Announces 100% Occupancy
The Mill, a new luxury apartment space in Glenville, has announced 100 percent occupancy in its 59 residences ranging from $2,750 per month to $13,000 per month.
Town Releases RFP
The Town has released an RFP for nonprofits to submit proposals to respond to the public health emergency or its negative economic impacts due to COVID-19.
The RFP will be funded from a portion of the American Rescue Plan funds.
The RFP is available at www.greenwichct.gov/1946/American-Rescue-Plan. And will be available through January 10, 2022.
Tod’s Point Construction
Construction on the Tod’s Point Causeway project resumed on the week of November 29. Starting December 6, the causeway will be closed Monday through Friday, at which time vehicle traffic will be permitted up to the main parking lot, and pedestrians and bicyclists will be rerouted to access the back end of Tod’s Point.
In this next phase of construction, reinforcement will be installed to the back of the seawall on the northeast side of the causeway.
Construction will last three to four months, with an anticipated completion in the early spring.
COVID-19 Update
There are currently 143 active cases being monitored by the Greenwich Health Department. Greenwich Hospital currently has nine COVID positive patients; one patient is in the ICU. The number of residents who have died from COVID-19 have increased by one, to 99 total deaths.
COVID/GPS Update
According to the school district’s online tracker, as of Tuesday, 96 new Coronavirus cases have been reported.
There are 171 active cases. Of those, 149 are students, 11 are teachers, 7 are non-teaching staff, and 4 are service providers. 70 of the cases come from Greenwich High, 15 come from North Mianus, 13 come from Central Middle, 11 come from Riverside, 10 come from Cos Cob, 9 come from Eastern Middle, 8 come from North Street, 7 come from Old Greenwich, 6 come from Western Middle, 5 each come from New Lebanon and Parkway, 4 come from Julian Curtiss, and 2 each come from Hamilton Ave and IS at Dundee.
Parking Permit Renewals
Parking Permit renewal will be occurring online only this year. In order to renew your permit, residents must submit an application proving residency and making a payment.
Residents can renew atwww.greenwichct.gov/572 by December 31, 2021. However, tiered late fees will be assessed for payments received after December 2.
