POLICE & FIRE
Greenwich Fire Department Has a Busy Wednesday
On Wednesday, October 5th both career and volunteer members of the Greenwich Fire Department were dispatched to handle three simultaneous emergencies including an attic fire, fire alarm, and a reported smell of burning from an apartment.
AROUND TOWN
Public Area for Cannabis Use Discussed by Selectmen
Last week at their annual meeting, the Greenwich Board of Selectmen discussed the possibility of designating a public area in town for people to use cannabis. Under The Responsible and Equitable Regulation of Adult-Use Cannabis Act, municipalities with populations over 50,000 must include a designated area where public consumption of cannabis is allowed. Currently the town has not limited public consumption, but also has not approved a designated area for use. As it stands now, First Selectman Fred Camillo is taking everything from the meeting under advisement and is speaking with Chief of Police Jim Heavey about possible conflicts with existing laws in Greenwich. The Board of Selectman has agreed to take up this question again at future meetings.
Panhandling Signs Discussed by Board of Selectmen
At the Board of Selectmen meeting last week, there was discussion about new signs discouraging people from giving money to panhandlers which have helped the situation but not eliminated it. Lawyers for the Town have been researching existing laws regarding panhandling, including what is being done in other towns as well as what enforcement is possible without the town having to create a new ordinance. The Board of Selectmen is also discussing whether a new ordinance is necessary.
PEOPLE IN TOWN
Greenwich Hospital Chief Nursing Officer Guest Panelist at United Nations
Earlier this month, Greenwich Hospital’s chief nursing officer Anna Cerra, DNP, RN, was a guest panelist at United Nations to promote the Global Strategic Operative policy. The policy defines how to recognize, identify and implement a trauma-informed, person-centered response to individuals seeking healthcare, but who are trapped in the human trafficking cycle.
Ray Dalio Cedes Control of Bridgewater Associates
Earlier this week, Ray Dalio shared through Twitter that he would be transitioning control of his company, Bridgewater Associates. Bob Prince and Greg Jensen will be taking over the investment side of Bridgewater as the new co-chief investment officers. Both men worked with Dalio for over 35 years and 25 years respectively. The business side will now be run by co-chief executive officers Nir Bar Dea and Mark Bertolini.
New Harbor Master Appointed
On Friday of last week, the new Greenwich Harbor Master was announced by the Town’s Greenwich Harbor Management Commission page. Paul Cappiali is succeeding Sean Jordan, serving a term ending on June 30th, 2023, or until his successor is appointed.
Greenwich Officer Honored at Mothers Against Drunk Driving CT 36th Annual Ceremony
During the 36th annual awards luncheon ceremony held earlier this month by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) CT Greenwich Police Officers Josh Weinstock and Frank Solomon were recognized by MADD for their work and efforts in combating drunk or drugged driving.
Bea Crumbine Honored
Bea Crumbine, Greenwich’s official ambassador-at-large, was honored last month with a proclamation and her own day, Bea Crumbine Day.
New Assistant Director at Parks and Rec.
Late last month, Daniel Carlson was appointed to the position of Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation. Dan previously served as Senior Management Analyst in the Office of the First Selectman for two years and has more than 6 years of experience in government administration. Dan succeeds Blaize Levitan who is now COO for the Greenwich Board of Education.
LOCAL BUSINESSES
Winning Lottery Ticket Sold in Greenwich
A winning lottery ticket was sold in Greenwich recently to a New Hampshire man. The man played Keno at a rest stop on the Merritt Parkway (southbound) and won $10,006.
SCHOOLS
Hamilton Avenue School Field Update
Last week, landscaping work began on the Hamilton Avenue School field due to damage to the field following the St. Roch’s Feast. Work on the field results from an agreement made between Greenwich Public Schools, Passerelli Landscapes LLC, and St Roch’s Church. The work is being done at no cost to GPS.
Hamilton Avenue School Basketball Court Resurfacing
The basketball court at Hamilton Avenue School was closed this week for resurfacing, but will reopen tomorrow, Saturday October 8th. The cost of work to the basketball court involved was mainly funded by the Chickahominy Reunion Association who contributed $10,000, with the help of the BOE and Parks & Rec who each contributed $5,000. The work is being done by Hinding Tennis LLC.
Hiring Practices Town Investigation Update
At the Board of Selectmen meeting last week, two of the three Selectpeople approved the hiring of Day Pitney LLP for their investigation into possible discriminatory hiring practices by Greenwich Schools.
New Investigation Opened into Possible Discriminatory Hiring Practices
Earlier this week, The State Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities announced they will be launching an investigation into possible discrimination in the hiring of teachers by Greenwich Schools.
Greenwich Schools To Add Armed Officers Across District
Late last month, the Greenwich Board of Education approved funding for five armed Greenwich Police Department officers to cover the town’s elementary and middle schools. A revised plan to implement the GPD officers was the result of collaboration between the Board of Education and Greenwich Police Chief James Heavey. The BET and the RTM still have to approve the funding.
SPORTS
Greenwich High volleyball team remains undefeated with home win vs. McMahon
The season of perfection continues for Greenwich High School’s girls volleyball team. The defending FCIAC and Class LL champion Cardinals, who posted a record of 26-1 last season, are soaring again, sporting a perfect record through nine matches so far this fall.
Sacred Heart Greenwich sweeps Greenwich Country Day in FAA volleyball
Sacred Heart Greenwich evened its record to 5-5 with a 3-0 victory over visiting Greenwich Country Day School in an FAA volleyball match held on Monday.
Greenwich boys cross country team runs past New Canaan, Darien, Ludlowe
Placing six runners in the top-20, Greenwich’s boys cross country team was second to none at Monday’s 3-mile race held at chilly Greenwich Point. Paced by junior Christian Zawislack, the Cardinals finished with 41 team points at the four-team meet, which included FCIAC rivals New Canaan, Darien and Fairfield Ludlowe.
Greenwich High field hockey team earns Senior Day win against Westhill, 8-0
It was a successful Senior Day for Greenwich High School’s field hockey team, which received four goals from senior Klara Mueffelmann and used a four-goal first half to record an impressive 8-0 victory over Westhill at Cardinal Stadium in an FCIAC game played on Monday night.
Greenwich Academy field hockey team posts home victory over Hotchkiss School
Greenwich Academy’s field hockey team registered two recent wins, one of which came Sunday against formidable foe Hotchkiss School. Scoring two first-quarter goals, the Gators defeated visiting Hotchkiss, 4-1, in a NEPSAC matchup. The victory raised the Gators’ record to 5-2 overall.
Greenwich High girls cross country team defeats Darien, Fairfield Ludlowe; Esme Daplyn places second overall in race
As the results have shown, the Greenwich High School girls cross country team has run past most of its competitors so far this fall and are indeed, on pace to produce another memorable season.
Brunswick’s offense, defense too much for Salisbury to handle in 49-6 home victory
Scoring on six of its first seven possessions, Brunswick School’s football team certainly made it clear early in Saturday’s showdown against Salisbury School that it was going to have a happy Homecoming.
Scoring 35 first-quarter points, Greenwich football team powers past visiting Westhill
It took just one quarter for Greenwich High School’s football team to score 35 points and a half for it to put 52 on the scoreboard today at Cardinal Stadium.
Sacred Heart Greenwich uses three-goal fourth quarter to edge neighborhood rival Greenwich Academy in field hockey action
Sacred Heart Greenwich stared at two-goal deficit entering the fourth quarter of its game against longtime field hockey rival Greenwich Academy, after GA registered second and third quarter goals, yet the Tigers couldn’t be tamed in the final quarter.
Sacred Heart Greenwich edges rival Greenwich Academy in FAA soccer matchup on Karina Sethi’s goal
In a tight, tense, physical matchup in which both teams battled hard for possession and had their moments, only one goal was scored when neighborhood foes Sacred Heart Greenwich and Greenwich Academy renewed their longtime soccer rivalry.
A pair of goals from Lucas Luzuriaga gets Greenwich boys soccer team back on the winning track against visiting New Canaan
Following three straight losses in which it was shut out by formidable foes, the Greenwich High School boys soccer team entered halftime against New Canaan on Wednesday facing a one-goal deficit, after again, not registering a goal.
LOCAL POLITICS
Parking Opinions Wanted
The Town of Greenwich Department of Parking Services is conducting a survey about the new 15-minute parking in the Amogerone post office parking lot. The brief survey is available until October 26th. Find the survey here: www.greenwichct.gov/ParkingAsks
FROM HARTFORD
Meet Connecticut’s Environmental Justice Coordinator
Earlier this month, Assistant U.S. Attorney Anne F. Thidemann was appointed as the District of Connecticut’s Environmental Justice Coordinator. Thidemann is encouraging residents to report environmental justice concerns at anne.thidemann@usdoj.gov
CT Attorney General William Tong Does Not Support Quiet Firing
Earlier this month, Attorney General William Tong joined a coalition of 12 other attorney generals in filing an amicus brief defending an NYC ordinance protecting fast food employees’ jobs. The law requires fast-food chain restaurant employers in NYC provide a valid reason before firing or reducing the hours of an employee.
