FEMA Awards Connecticut Over $4 Million for Tropical Storm Isaias Damages
The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be sending more than $4.3 million to the State of Connecticut to reimburse the government for the costs of removing debris after Tropical Storm Isaias in 2020. The CT DoT will receive a total of $4,305,174 in federal funding through FEMA’s Public Assistance grant program to reimburse the costs of picking up debris left behind after Isaias struck on August 4, 2020.
Greenwich Council’s Scouting for Food Contactless Drop-Off
Greenwich Council’s Scouting for Food is hosting a contactless food donation drop off to benefit Neighbor to Neighbor. Drop off canned proteins, soups, beans, oatmeal, & PB&J at the Greenwich Police Department at 11 Bruce Place, Greenwich CT. Family sizes are encouraged.
Greenwich Police Remind Residents, You Are Not Alone
There are many ways that you can help yourself or someone else who might be struggling. We all have a role to play in supporting someone who is struggling with thoughts of suicide, or grieving the loss of a loved one. If you are in crisis or know of someone who is please take immediate action and call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255.
Greenwich Tree Conservancy Honors Cheryl Dunson
Last Thursday, the Greenwich Tree Conservancy honored Cheryl Dunson’s dedication to the Greenwich Tree Conservancy. Dunson was a founding member 15 years ago, serving as Vice President for the first 11 years, and the past 4 years as President.
New Ice Rink Troubles Continue
A new proposal for construction of a new ice rink was submitted to P&Z last week with plans to build the new rink on the bones of the old one. However this new plan also proposed rotating the Strazza field 180 degrees to allow for a new access road. The BET has concerns that many of the plans submitted for reconstruction of a new ice rink go far beyond the scope of what was originally approved. Nothing has yet been finalized.
India Cultural Center Launches New Speaker Series
The India Cultural Center, a 501(c)3 based in Greenwich, is launching a new speaker series beginning March 3rd with former Obama Administration Staffer Kal Penn. The new speaker series will showcase the impact of South Asian Americans in the US and the world.
Residents Oppose Proposed Apartment Building
An online petition created last week opposed the 7 story, 192 unit apartment building proposed for Church Street and Sherwood Place in downtown Greenwich. The Petition has already reached over 350 signatures. The site of the project is located within the Fourth Ward Historic District in downtown Greenwich, which was added to the National Register of Historic Places.
Proposed CT Bill Mandates Neck Guards for High School Hockey
A new bill under consideration this legislative session would require the use of neck guards in youth ice hockey activities and interscholastic and intramural ice hockey events. The bill was referred to the Committee on Children. A public hearing was held this past Tuesday.
Updates on 2022 St. Patrick’s Day Parade
The 46th annual parade will begin at 2 p.m. on March 20 starting at the Greenwich Town Hall southern parking lot. The parade will begin by heading north to West Putnam Avenue, then proceed east to Greenwich Avenue. Marchers will continue south on Greenwich Avenue to Steamboat Road, where they will disband. Parking restrictions will be in effect starting at 10 a.m. The GPD will strictly enforce the parking restrictions, and vehicles illegally parked will be towed.
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. You can vote in person March 1st at Greenwich Town Hall from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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
GEMS Goes Back to the 80’s
Celebrate Greenwich Emergency Medical Service’s 35th anniversary with an evening of dinner and dancing. The event takes place April 1 at 6 p.m. at Greenwich Country Club. Attendees are encouraged to wear casual yet festive attire. Tickets are available via www.greenwichems.org.
Brunswick Varsity Football gets a New Coach
Brunswick Head of School Tom Philip has announced that Wayne McGillicuddy has been recommended as the top candidate for Brunswick’s varsity head football coach position.
Greenwich High School 9th Grader Awarded in Harvard International Review Writing Contest
Greenwich High School 9th grader Zara Haque was awarded the Gold Medal for the Fall 2021 Cycle of the Harvard International Review’s Academic Writing Contest. Her piece was about the political, economic & regional implications of Germany’s decision to phase out nuclear energy in 2022.
Greenwich wrestlers Qualify for State Open
After excelling at the FCIAC Wrestling Championships, Greenwich High School’s Louis Ceci and Stephen Numme both finished in 4th place at last weekend’s CIAC Class LL Championships, securing their qualifying spots for the State Open.
Greenwich High School Senior Joins GHS Gatorade Player of the Year Wall
Liana Sarkissian, Greenwich High School Senior, and senior captain of the varsity volleyball team joined the GHS Gatorade Player of the Year Wall for the year 2021-2022.
Long Island Sound to Benefit from EPA Water Infrastructure Investment
EPA and partners from Connecticut and New York virtually celebrated $106 million over a five-year period going to the Long Island Sound Study Program under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). This unprecedented funding will significantly help improve Long Island Sound’s environmental health, climate resilience, and economic vitality in an equitable manner in communities across the Sound’s watershed.
