POLICE & FIRE
Greenwich Looking to Reconfigure GPD School Patrols for FY24
Due to budgetary concerns, the Town of Greenwich is looking to reconfigure the operations of the GPD school patrols. The current situation of having five officers each covering five schools on any given school day is costing the town just under $700k annually. First Selectman Fred Camillo has proposed the dedication of three officers each covering five schools which would cost just under $420k annually.
LOCAL BUSINESSES & NONPROFITS
Navy Honors Sandra Wainwright, MD for Going Above and Beyond
Director of Greenwich Hospital’s Center for Hyperbaric Medicine and Wound Healing, Sandra Wainwright, MD was commended by the United States Navy this past Monday, January 30th, for the treatment of Navy recruiter John Meehan of Southbury, who was experiencing debilitating, “long” symptoms of COVID-19. Meehan presented Dr. Wainwright with her commendation, signed by U.S. Commanding Officer of the Naval Reserve Recruiting Command Captain Karen Muntean, for going “above and beyond” in her treatment of Meehan, who underwent 60 2.5-hour sessions of hyperbaric oxygen therapy five days a week. SEE PAGE 11 FOR FULL STORY.
AROUND TOWN
Severe Cold Weather Protocol in Effect through Sunday, February 5th
The severe cold weather protocol has been initiated to ensure adequate shelter for all during this latest bout of severe cold weather. The current protocol activation went into effect yesterday, Thursday, February 2nd, and will last through 12-noon on Sunday, February 5th. Anyone in need should call 2-1-1 to get connected to these services.
Foundations Laid for Eastern Greenwich Civic Center
According to the January 27th update from the Greenwich Department of Public Works on their Facebook Page, all foundation walls and footings have been installed at the site, and crews are progressing through under-slab utility installation. Construction is currently scheduled to be completed by the fall of this year.
PEOPLE IN TOWN
2023 St. Patrick’s Parade Grand Marshal Named
The 2023 St. Patrick’s Parade Grand Marshal has officially been announced. Kevin McFadden will be the Grand Marshal of Greenwich’s 47th annual St. Patrick’s Parade. He will be installed on Saturday, March 4th, by the Greenwich Hibernian Association. The Parade will be held on Sunday, March 19th at 2pm.
Old Greenwich Association Honors Peter Uhry
This past Monday, January 30th, the Old Greenwich Association’s (OGA) annual meeting was a standing-room-only. The meeting room of the Sound Beach Volunteer Fire House was packed to honor Peter Uhry. A long-time volunteer of the organization, Uhry has served as both an OGA board member and three times as its president. Uhry even helped establish the award he received this week.
SCHOOLS
CMS Building Committee Meeting
The Central Middle School building committee has issued a letter to the community. That letter can be found on the editorial page opposite this one.
SPORTS
GHS Student-Athletes Signing Ceremony
This past Wednesday, February 1st, five Greenwich High School seniors were honored in a ceremony to sign their National Letters of Intent for their decision to participate in NCAA Division I sports next year. Those five athletes are Gianluca Bianchi, Track at Princeton University; Sean Cowie, football at Bryant University; Belle Bordier, Rowing at USC; Sophia Neitzell, Lacrosse at the US Naval Academy; and Whitaker Grover, Diving at Yale University.
Greenwich High boys and girls ski teams race to impressive finishes at CISL meet
Speed on the slopes. That’s what the Greenwich High School boys and girls skiing teams displayed during this past Monday’s Connecticut Interscholastic Ski League race at Mount Southington.
Mirabel Rodgers’ 17 points powers Greenwich Academy basketball team past visiting Rye Country Day School
The Greenwich Academy basketball team accomplished a lot of ‘firsts’ with its 45-42 win over visiting Rye Country Day School this past Tuesday.
Greenwich boys hockey team edged by Ridgefield on a late third-period goal
A lack of scoring opportunities wasn’t the cause of Greenwich High School’s hockey team’s 2-1 loss to Ridgefield this past Monday night, as it had plenty of chances throughout the matchup against its FCIAC rival.
Brunswick hockey team placed fifth at MacPherson Tournament in Canada
Continuing its standout defensive play, the Brunswick School ice hockey team stuck to its winning formula — keeping the opponent to fewer than three goals — and defeated Culver Military Academy, 3-1, in the fifth-place game at the MacPherson Hockey Tournament in Aurora, Ontario, last Sunday morning.
Unbeaten Darien defeats Greenwich High girls hockey team in FCIAC matchup
Darien High School’s girls’ ice hockey team entered this past Saturday’s game against FCIAC rival Greenwich unbeaten through its first 12 matchups, while averaging five goals per game.
Greenwich High girls basketball team posts victories against Stamford, Westhill, improves record to 8-6, 6-3 in FCIAC
Following a close loss to Fairfield Warde last week, the Greenwich High School girls’ basketball team continued its stellar season, earning road victories against Stamford and Westhill last Friday and Saturday, respectively.
Brunswick places second at FAA Wrestling Championships, held at Rye Country Day
Brunswick turned in an impressive team performance at the Fairchester Athletic Association Wrestling Championships, at Rye Country Day School last Saturday, placing second.
Behind a balanced scoring effort and solid defense, the Greenwich boys basketball team wins a thriller against Stamford, 50-49
Back-and-forth the lead went during last Saturday’s boys’ basketball game between Greenwich and Stamford, as the lead changed hands numerous times before the Cardinals gained significant separation during the latter part of the third quarter and early portion of the fourth quarter.
Brunswick basketball team pulls away from Hamden Hall for its fifth straight win; Bruins improve record to 9-4
The Bruins, who appeared in the FAA Tournament final last season, have reeled off five consecutive victories since the games resumed, following a week-plus break, and seem determined to meet their goals.
Greenwich High girls’ ice hockey team edged by Stamford/Westhill/Staples, 2-1
A two-goal first period lifted the Stamford-Westhill-Staples co-op girls’ hockey team to a 2-1 win over Greenwich at Terry Conners Ice Rink in Stamford in an FCIAC game held last Wednesday.
Greenwich Academy steadily improving while facing ultra-competitive NEPSAC ice hockey opponents throughout the season
The formidable foes keep coming at the Greenwich Academy ice hockey team each game, but GA never backs down or gives in.
FROM HARTFORD
Gov. Lamont Announced 2023 Proposal to Improve Gun Safety Laws
Earlier this week, Governor Ned Lamont announced the last set of proposals he will be introducing during this year’s legislative session. This set of proposals is focused on strengthening CT’s efforts to eliminate gun violence, with a particular focus on preventing suicides, accidents, and domestic violence. The proposals are as follows:
Requiring a ten-day waiting period before purchasing a firearm; Increasing education requirements for firearm licenses; Requiring safe storage regardless of who lives at a given residence; Improving the design safety standards for semiautomatic handguns; Making commission of a family violence crime or being a fugitive an automatic disqualifier for holding a pistol permit; Prohibiting the carrying of any loaded long gun in a vehicle; and Requiring trigger locks for all firearm purchases.
These proposals will be included as part of the governor’s package of priorities for this year’s legislative session which he will present to CT’s General Assembly next Wednesday, February 8th. He has previously announced two other sets of gun violence prevention proposals, the first is focused on eliminating community gun violence, and the second is on preventing mass shootings.
Himes Appointed Ranking Member
This past Wednesday, Representative Jim Himes was appointed Ranking Member of the Intelligence Committee in Washington DC. Himes has served on this committee since his appointment in 2013
DEATHS
Bartholomew Heavey
Bartholomew J. Heavey passed away on January 29.
Concetta Pennella
Concetta Pennella, of Greenwich, died peacefully on January 26.
Daniel Marciano
Daniel F. Marciano, of Greenwich, passed away in his home on January 22.
Theodore Bell, III
Theodore Augustus Bell III, of Greenwich, passed away peacefully at age 76 on January 20.
George Pera
The Rev. George A. Pera, 93, passed away on January 17.
Eleanor Holt
Eleanor Rutledge Holt died on Sunday, January 15, at 92 years of age.
See full obituaries on page 8 of the print edition.
