POLICE & FIRE
Cos Cob Fire Police Patrol Welcomes New Member
Earlier this week, the Cos Cob Fire Police Patrol welcomed its newest member, Matt Cina.
GPD Strengthens Traffic Enforcement
From now until the end of October, the Greenwich Police Department will be conducting traffic enforcement on the roadways aimed at distracted drivers. If you have a phone in your hand while driving, you will be stopped and issued a ticket. $200.00 fine for the first offense, $375.00 for the second offense, and $625.00 for the third and subsequent offenses.
AROUND TOWN
BET Approves Budget Guidelines
The guidelines for a $477 million budget in 2023-24 fiscal year were approved with six BET members voting for and six against with chair Dan Ozizmir casting the tie breaking vote. This is an increase of $12 million from the current $465 million budget, with no more than $100 million in capital spending.
Opponents wanted a larger budget increase with more spending to provide services up to the level residents expect. Proponents said economic and inflationary concerns made that reckless and that raising taxes would hurt residents.
BET Budget Committee Chair Leslie Tarkington called it “challenge budget” and asked the town to lower its operational cost request for next year by $1.4 million and the Greenwich Public Schools to do so by $2.7 million.
Town departments and the Greenwich Public Schools use the guidelines to create their budgets. The First Selectman will release his recommended 2023-24 municipal budget, including capital projects, in January 2023. The BET Budget Committee will then evaluate the budget requests make adjustments.
Celebrating the Human Voice
The Yale Voice Center at Greenwich Hospital has partnered with Greenwich Arts Council to present a three-part series of concerts and lectures beginning this month called “Healing Voices: At the Intersection of Vocal Arts and Vocal Health” that celebrate the wonders of the human voice.
Actor, singer and comedienne Klea Blackhurst was the headliner at the first event on Thursday. The second event in January will feature singers who worked with the Yale Voice Center to maintain vocal health or rehabilitate their singing voice. The final event in April 2023 will feature speech language pathologists who are also professional singers.
Byram Shubert Library Reopens After Flooding
Repairs at the Byram Shubert Library were completed yesterday after flooding on the first floor earlier this week from faulty sprinkler systems. The Library reopened yesterday for normal business hours.
Greenwich Senior Center Receives $2.5M Gift
Last week, the Board of Selectmen voted to accept a $2.5 million gift to the Friends of the Greenwich Senior Center from the estate of Mary Louise Wallace.
Grass Island Potential Area For Cannabis Use
At last week’s Board of Selectmen meeting, the decision to regulate public cannabis consumption was discussed. According to state statutes, if Greenwich decides to regulate the public use of cannabis, because of its population size the Town must designate a location where public consumption is allowed. Grass Island, home to the town’s dog park, was discussed as a possible area. If the Town does not decide to regulate public cannabis smoking locations specifically, there are regulations already in place. Wherever cigarette/tobacco smoking would not be allowed in public, neither would cannabis smoking.
Reminder to Renew Your Parking Permits
The annual parking permit renewal process is being conducted online by submitting an application, proving residency (if applicable), and making a payment.
2022 permittees will be receiving a letter as well as an email containing renewal instructions.
Renew online until December 31, 2022 by visiting https://www.greenwichct.gov/572
It is a multi-step process; emails are sent to the permittee, each step, along the way.
Please allow 2 to 3 business days for your application to be reviewed.
A late fee will be assessed for payments received after December 1.
Questions: email Parking Services at parkingpermits@greenwichct.org
PEOPLE IN TOWN
FGS Student Thomas Fahey Named Merit Scholar
Thomas Joseph “TJ” Fahey of Greenwich has been named a Commended Student in the 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program. Fahey, the son of Scott and Susan Fahey of Greenwich, is a senior at The Frederick Gunn School in Washington, Connecticut.
“We are extremely proud of TJ,” said Kate McMann ’05, Director of College Counseling. “Clearly he is an exceptionally talented scholar in the classroom, but we are most proud of the citizen he is in our community and how he represents The Frederick Gunn School in the greater community.”
Greenwich Resident Nominated for Service America Medal
Samantha Sutton, resident of Greenwich, has been recognized as a finalist for a 2022 Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medal.
LOCAL NON-PROFITS
DART Raises $175k
Last month, more than 300 participated and helped raise more than $175,000 at the 5th annual DART to the Finish. The money raised will go towards supporting crucial research into better treatments, clinical trials and genetic testing for Niemann Pick type C disease.
SCHOOLS
Hamilton Ave School Basketball Court Ready for Use
Last month, the Hamilton Ave School basketball court underwent resurfacing. The cost of work to the basketball court involved the Board of Education and Parks & Recreation who each contributed $5,000, and the Chickahominy Reunion Association, who contributed $10,000. The resurfacing is now complete and the court is open for use.
SPORTS
Sacred Heart Greenwich volleyball team tops Masters to extend its winning streak
Continuing its impressive play, Sacred Heart Greenwich ran its winning streak to six matches, sweeping past Masters, 3-0, in an FAA match held this past Monday in Dobbs Ferry, N.Y.
Greenwich High girls volleyball team sweeps Bridgeport Central
Greenwich High School’s girls volleyball team improved its record to 11-3 with its second straight win, a 3-0 sweep on the road against Bridgeport Central in an FCIAC matchup held this past Monday.
Greenwich High senior Charles Schrohe named the FCIAC Player of the Year
Greenwich High School senior Charles Schrohe was named the FCIAC Player of the Year/MVP this week after having an outstanding regular season for the Cardinals’ boys golf team.
Greenwich High’s girls swimming/diving team celebrated Senior Day with an impressive victory against Staples
For the seniors on the Greenwich High School girls swimming team, this past Monday’s meet against Staples marked the final home dual meet of their respective high school careers, so of course, they were intent on performing at their optimum level on an occasion that’s always special to the program – Senior Day.
Greenwich High field hockey team scores convincing wins over Stamford, Hall
Victories in dominant fashion against Stamford and Hall extended the Greenwich High School field hockey team’s winning streak to five games and raised its record to 9-3.
Sacred Heart Greenwich field hockey team too much for Hotchkiss on Homecoming, improves to 8-1
Sacred Heart Greenwich’s field hockey team enjoyed a successful Homecoming Saturday, defeating visiting Hotchkiss School, 5-2, in a NEPSAC game.
Defense, special teams spark Brunswick football team past Wyoming Seminary
Special teams set the tone of today’s football game between Brunswick School and Wyoming Seminary, blocking a punt and recovering a fumble off a kickoff for the Bruins.
Finishing strong, Greenwich football team tops St. Joseph under the lights at Cardinal Stadium, improves record to 4-1
Three weeks ago, the Greenwich High School football team held a 21-point first half lead and was ahead by 14 in the second half against Southington, only to watch its advantage disappear and victory escape its grasp.
Greenwich High School girls volleyball team defeated by unbeaten Darien
Greenwich entered Tuesday’s match against FCIAC volleyball rival Darien, with eight consecutive victories over their rival dating back to the 2018 season, but the Blue Wave stopped the streak in impressive fashion.
Kate Nemec’s two goals sparks Sacred Heart field hockey team past visiting Loomis Chaffee School in NEPSAC action
Sacred Heart Greenwich’s field hockey team continued its outstanding season Wednesday downing visiting Loomis Chaffee School, 3-0, in a NEPSAC game.
Sacred Heart Greenwich edges Greenwich Academy in FAA volleyball matchup, 3-2
Sacred Heart Greenwich and Greenwich Academy renewed their volleyball rivalry on Wednesday and as is usually the case between the neighborhood foes, it was a close, hard-fought match.
Greenwich boys cross country team finishes regular season with successful Senior Day meet at Greenwich Point
Greenwich High School’s boys cross country team closed out its regular season by running to victories against Wilton, Bridgeport Central, Harding, and Bassick in a meet held on Tuesday at Greenwich Point.
Greenwich High School’s girls cross country team celebrated Senior Day with victories against multiple opponents to finish the regular season at 16-1
It was a successful Senior Day for Greenwich High School’s girls cross country team, which celebrated the special day by putting the finishing touch on a championship regular season.
LOCAL POLITICS
Greenwich Avenue Bump Outs Bumped to RTM
Earlier this month, Louisa Stone exercised her rights as a Greenwich Property owner and submitted a letter to the town clerk requesting the Municipal Improvement for new bump outs on Greenwich Avenue be referred to the RTM for debate and a new vote.
Candidate Forum Hosted by Greenwich Association of Realtors
Last week, candidates running for state offices met at the Greenwich Water Club to participate in a forum hosted by the Greenwich Association of Realtors which focused on real estate, land use and economic development in Connecticut. The candidates were given their questions in advance, with each having two minutes to respond. Participating in the forum was incumbent State Senator Ryan Fazio (36th District) and challenger Trevor Crow; incumbent State Representative Kimberly Fiorello (149th District) and challenger Rachel Khanna; incumbent State Representative Stephen Meskers (150th District) and challenger Ed Lopez; and Hector Arzeno and Peter Sherr, who are both vying for the state representative seat in the 151st District.
Realtors Endorse Senator Ryan Fazio
The Connecticut REALTORS, which represents nearly 20,000 members involved in the real estate community, has endorsed State Senator Ryan Fazio in his campaign to represent the towns of Greenwich, New Canaan and Stamford in the November 8th election.
According to the Connecticut REALTORS, “The Association carefully evaluates candidates in determining who may best ensure a positive environment for living in or transferring property in Connecticut. Real Estate is essential to economic stability in our state and helps to build communities.”
Fazio said, “I am thrilled to have earned the support of Connecticut REALTORS. These hard working folks know how important the real estate market is to our district and I am committed to preserving their neighborhoods and home values.”
Fazio, who has represented the district since 2021, looks to continue to bring the shared values and representation of all realtors from across the state to Hartford.
DEATHS
Ralph DeNunzio
Kathleen Dance
Barbara Brink
Stratford Wallace
Gwen Bylinsky
See page 10 for full obituaries.
