Greenwich Public Works Receives $4 Million Grant
Greenwich Public Works has announced that the Town of Greenwich will be receiving a Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) grant for $4 Million from the Connecticut Department of Transportation, in conjunction with the Federal Highway Administration. This project will utilize Adaptive Signal Control Technology to help improve traffic flow, reduce congestion, and lower emissions on Route 1.
Greenwich Police Department Accepting Applications
The Greenwich Police Department is now accepting applications for their Spring 2022 Citizen’s Police Academy. The deadline for applications is March 8th. Applications and information can be obtained here: https://bit.ly/3JIsbxV
Attempted Car Theft on Greenwich Avenue – Police Once Again Urge Residents to Lock Their Cars
On Feb 12th at approximately 9:30 am, a vehicle owner left their car unlocked and the keys within while they entered a store. A thief saw an easy target and entered the car in order to steal it. Upon entering the thief saw that the operator had left their child in the car, and immediately decided against stealing it. The thieves left Greenwich in a vehicle they had previously stolen, where it was eventually pursued by NY Authorities. The children were not harmed in this incident.
Brian Kelly Moves to Board of Education
Yesterday the Greenwich Fire Department honored Brian Kelly, who is leaving the department as Volunteer Coordinator for the Board of Education. Kelly was Honored by First Selectman Fred Camillo at a lunch Friday of last week. ”We know Brian will Always be around for his knowledge and guidance.”
Harbor Seals Come to Visit
Last Thursday, Parks and Recreation Marine & Facility Operations Division staff spotted these Harbor Seals off Great Captain’s Island. Harbor seals are a common visitor to Long Island Sound in the winter and early spring. These seals like to sun themselves and can often be seen making a banana-like pose with their body.
District 1 RTC Primary
Absentee ballots for the March 1st District 1 Republican primary are available in the Town Clerk’s office. You can also access an absentee application from the Town Clerk’s website here. You can vote in person March 1st at Greenwich Town Hall from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
