Greenwich RTM Elects First Female Moderator
Alexis Voulgaris was chosen in a vote of the board’s members this past Tuesday night, and is only the seventh leader of the town’s RTM. She is also the first new moderator in over two decades.
COVID in Greenwich Schools Slows to Double Digits After Long Weekend
The number of New COVID cases dropped to their lowest numbers since the beginning of the year, dropping into double digits according to the latest numbers on the district’s online tracker.
Excavation Begins On Greenwich Point Causeway
According to updates from the Town of Greenwich, excavation has started on the Greenwich Point Causeway. During this phase of the project the northeast seawall will be reinforced, greatly reducing the risk for sinkholes in the pavement and increasing the structure’s longevity. Vehicle traffic will be allowed on the causeway only on weekends. Traffic-reduced Sundays will continue from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The Town is anticipating completion of the project by April 1st.
5 Greenwich Students Earn High Honors In National Science and Math Competition
The Regeneron Science Talent Search is the nation’s oldest and most prestigious science and math competition for high school seniors through the submission of original, independent research projects, essays and recommendations.
Steven Blank, Greenwich High School – Project: Design of a Rapid, Sensitive SARS CoV-2 Nucleocapsid Luminescent Detection Card for COVID-19.
Alexa Nakanashi, Greenwich High School – Project: Multi-Component Fixation Tracking in Gaze Interaction for Rapid, Non-Invasive Diagnosis of Specific Learning Disorders.
Ella Moore, Greenwich High School – Project: Inhibition of COVID-19 Respiratory Complications via an R-954 Peptide Bradykinin 1 Receptor Antagonist.
Sachi Laumas, Greenwich Academy – Project: The Genetic and Epigenetic Mechanisms by Which MYB Regulates MEP Fate Decision
Natalie Shell, Greenwich Academy – Project: Developing and Testing Updated Geometric Structures to Model the Optical Properties of Spirulina, a Helical Photosynthetic Microorganism.
Greenwich Selectmen Approve 2022 Parks & Recreation Fees
Last week, the Greenwich Board of Selectmen unanimously approved the Parks and Recreation fee schedule for 2022 with limited increases. The fees for seasonal and daily beach passes will remain the same as 2021. A small increase was added for the Griffith E. Harris Golf Course.
Parsonage Cottage Launches Fundraising Campaign for New Van for Seniors
Parsonage Cottage’s current van was purchased in 2003 and is in need of an update. The van is used for a variety of reasons including medical appointments, therapy, attending church services, shopping, and scheduled outings for residents. Parsonage Cottage is asking the community to support the Giving our Seniors A Lift campaign. There is a goal of $50,000.
Connecticut Magazine Released its Best Restaurants of 2022 List with Several Greenwich Eateries Making the List
New Restaurant – Expert’s Picks: Moon and Rosina’s
Traditional American – Best in Fairfield County: Little Pub
Italian – Expert’s Picks: Rosina’s
Japanese – Expert’s Picks: MIKU Sushi and Moon
Thai – Expert’s Picks: Little Thai Kitchen
Lunch – Best in Fairfield County: Little Pub
Family Dining – Statewide Runner Up: Little Pub, Best in Fairfield County: Little Pub
Outdoor Dining – Expert’s Picks: Tony’s at The J House
Waterfront Dining – Statewide Runner Up: L’Escale, Best in Fairfield County: L’Escale
Beer Selection: Statewide Runner Up: Little Pub, Best in Fairfield County: Little Pub
Greenwich Hospital Appoints New Medical Director For Neonatology
Greenwich Hospital has appointed Yale Medicine physician Dr. Shruti Gupta as medical director of neonatology.
Town of Greenwich Looks To Designate Bruce Park As A Local Historic Property
This past Thursday, the Board of Selectmen began the process to designate Bruce Park as a local historic property by unanimously voting to appoint the Greenwich Historic District Commission to examine and study the components and merits of the park for the designation. After the completion, the report will be submitted to the state and to Greenwich’s Planning & Zoning Commission for review.
Gov. Lamont Announces Access Health CT to Launch Broker Academy
This past Wednesday, Governor Ned Lamont announced that Access Health CT will be launching “Broker Academy”, a program aiming to reduce health disparities and the number of uninsured people in the state.
Gov. Lamont Extends Severe Cold Weather Protocol Through February 2nd-
Governor Ned Lamont stated this past Tuesday night that because of below average temps being forecast for the next two weeks, he will be extending the state’s severe weather protocol – first activated Friday, January 14th – through noon on Wednesday, February 2nd.
Greenwich Tree Warden Issues Decision on Mature Norway Maple
This past Tuesday, the Greenwich Tree Warden, Dr. Kramer, announced his decision on whether or not to cut down a mature Norway Maple tree on town property. Kramer ruled that the tree would remain and not be removed.
Eagle Scout Candidate Blazes a Waterfront Trail Along Mianus Pond
Greenwich High School Junior Günther Krieg, a member of Boy Scout Troop 5, brought together 20 members of his troop to create a .45 mile trail along Mianus Pond as his Eagle Scout Project.
First Selectman Announced New Vendor for Summer Sailing School at Tod’s Point
The Town of Greenwich is working with a Greenwich-based non-profit organization to make sure the Greenwich sailing program will be open at Tod’s Point this summer. Residents interested in supporting the program and helping it get off the ground, should contact the principal sponsor, Bill King, at greenwichsailingschool@gmail.com or at wjking0001@msn.com.
Greenwich Police Reminds Residents to Lock Cars
Greenwich Police is reminding residents again to remove their car keys and lock their vehicle doors.
GPD is a Warming Station
Greenwich Police Department Headquarters is a 24 hour warming station for anyone in need of a safe and warm place to shelter during below average temperatures.
Major Improvements Planned for Greenwich Plaza
The Greenwich Plaza would be updated and opened to views of the Sound under a new plan that calls for tearing down the closed movie theater and adding more shops while also updating the heavily used train station.
Town Marina Spring Renewals
Town Marina spring renewals will be going out in the next week. Look out for an email from greenwichct@rectrac.com.
Be on the Lookout for Chinese Mitten Crab
The Chinese mitten crab is an invasive species. Chinese mitten crabs can damage fishing gear, clog pumps and intake pipes, cause riverbank erosion through their burrowing activities, feed on recreational important fish species’ eggs, and outcompete native species for food and habitat.
These crabs have several distinct characteristics:
• Brownish-orange to greenish-brown color.
• Hairy, white-tipped claws (look like mittens).
• Distinct notch between the eyes.
• Four spines along each side of the shell.
• Legs are twice as long as the width of the shell.
Any crab found in freshwater should be investigated as there are no freshwater crabs in New England. If you spot a mitten crab, do not release it! Capture the crab and freeze it and report your findings to david.molnar@ct.gov or call 860-434-6043.
Greenwich Residents celebrate Birthdays Over 100-
Last Tuesday, January 12th, Marie D’Elia celebrated her 101st birthday. This past Wednesday, January 19th, Mary Tririolo Provost celebrated her 110th birthday. Happy birthdays!
Annual Snow Sculpture Contest
Greenwich Recreation and the Greenwich Arts Council are presenting the 10th annual Snow Sculpture Contest. Throughout the winter season, create your best snow sculpture and submit a photo for an opportunity to win a prize from Greenwich Parks and Recreation. The deadline to submit photos is Friday, March 4. The contest is open to Greenwich residents only.
