POLICE & FIRE
Firefighters Contain Greenwich Hospital Blaze
A vehicle caught fire yesterday in the staff parking garage at Greenwich Hospital. Firefighters quickly contained the blaze to two vehicles. The Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause.
Greenwich Firefighters Gain Safety Support
Starting August 18, 2025, the Greenwich Fire Department will assign a firefighter driver, known as an Incident Management Technician (IMT), to the shift commander’s vehicle. The IMT will provide additional support and oversight at emergency scenes to improve safety and efficiency. This change was made possible through approval from local government bodies.
Calico Cat And Kittens Rescued
On August 10, Greenwich Police found a calico cat and her five kittens abandoned in a dirty cardboard box near the Bruce Park playground entrance. Greenwich Animal Control reports an increase in animal abandonment cases and is requesting information from the public. Anyone with details is asked to contact Animal Control at (203) 622-8299.
FROM TOWN HALL
Selectmen Weigh Porchuck Safety Measures
At the most recent Selectmen meeting, the Department of Public Works reported ongoing work with residents and the Round Hill Association to address speeding on Porchuck Road and surrounding backcountry routes. Proposals under review include lowering the speed limit from 25 to 20 mph, adding rumble strips, and redesigning intersections. Any speed limit change would require approval from the Connecticut Office of the State Traffic Administration.
AROUND TOWN
Greenwich Community Gathers To Remember
Greenwich will hold its annual September 11 remembrance ceremony at Cos Cob Park on Thursday, Sept. 11, beginning at 8:46 a.m. with remarks, the reading of names of local victims, the ringing of a bell, and a flower-laying at the memorial. A ceremonial American flag will also be placed at the site. That evening, the Glenville Volunteer Fire Company will host a separate ceremony at its memorial, which incorporates steel from the World Trade Center.
Greenwich Residents Encouraged In Bear-Smart Living
Black bear sightings are becoming more frequent in Greenwich, especially in warmer months when the animals are most active. Authorities advise residents to secure trash and bird feeders, avoid leaving pet food outdoors, clean grills, and never approach bears. Sightings should be reported to local police or the state wildlife division, and emergencies should be reported by calling 911.
Greenwich Parks Photo Contest Celebrated
The fifth annual For the Love of Parks and Recreation photo contest announced its winners: Andrew Cummings (The Estuary), David Kaplan (Slow Down), and William Schwartz (Bird Over Byram Harbor). Winning and selected entries are available online along with information on upcoming fall programs from the Department of Parks and Recreation. The contest is held each year during National Parks and Recreation Month to showcase Greenwich’s parks and facilities.
New Oak Tree Planned Downtown
A large maple tree outside the Havemeyer building in Greenwich was removed after town arborists and an outside tree care company determined it was in serious decline and structurally unsafe. Officials said the removal was not connected to nearby sidewalk construction work. A willow oak will be planted nearby as a replacement.
Youth Dancer’s Workshop
Greenwich High School’s varsity dance team will hold a workshop for students in grades three through eight on Saturday, September 6, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Center, 449 Pemberwick Road. The $30 fee includes a T-shirt, instruction, and a short performance; payment can be made by Zelle to Montimurro@abilis.us or by check to Amy Montimurro. Registration requires completing a form and waiver, which must be emailed to greenwichcardinaldanceteam@gmail.com
LOCAL BUSINESSES AND NONPROFITS
North Greenwich Church Expands Community Outreach
North Greenwich Congregational Church, located at 606 Riversville Road, will resume Sunday services on September 7 at 10:30 a.m. Since 2020, the church has expanded its community role by housing Neighbor to Neighbor’s food bank during the pandemic, supporting Afghan refugees through Jewish Family Services, providing garden beds for food banks, and hosting Kids in Crisis’ holiday fair. The church also shares weekly messages of encouragement on its outdoor sign and will celebrate its 200th anniversary in 2027.
Greenwich Retirees Enjoy US Open
On August 21, 2025, about fifty members of the Retired Men’s Association of Greenwich, along with family and friends, attended the U.S. Open Tennis Fan Week at Flushing Meadows in Queens. The group observed practice sessions with top players, watched qualifying matches, and explored fan activities. This marked the RMA’s second annual trip to the event, part of its broader schedule of excursions and community programs.
Community Joins Great Captain Cleanup
Great Captain Island, a 17.2-acre town-owned property with a lighthouse dating to 1868, will host a coastal cleanup on Saturday, September 13. Volunteers will meet at Grass Island Marina at 8:45 a.m., depart by boat at 9:00 a.m., clean from arrival until 11:00 a.m., and return by noon. Collected non-biodegradable trash will be recorded for submission to Save the Sound and the Ocean Conservancy; participants should bring gloves and buckets and must pre-register via Conservations@greenwichct.org
Jon Meacham To Speak Greenwich
Jon Meacham, Pulitzer Prize-winning presidential historian, will speak at Christ Church Greenwich on Tuesday, December 3, at 6:30 p.m. in an event titled The Soul of America: God, History, and the Way We Live Now. Meacham is a professor at Vanderbilt University, a contributing writer for The New York Times Book Review and Time, and author of several acclaimed books, including American Lion and His Truth Is Marching On. Tickets and books are available through Christ Church Greenwich.
Greenwich Junior United Way Expands
The Greenwich Junior United Way is expanding its program this fall to include students in grades six through eight. The organization engages students in identifying community needs, planning projects, and carrying out initiatives such as donation drives and events. Middle school participants will gain skills in areas including project management, fundraising, advocacy, budgeting, and public speaking.
Special Education Fund Expands Programs
The Special Education Legal Fund, a nonprofit serving families of children with disabilities in Connecticut and Westchester County, will launch new programs this fall. It will host a free webinar, The New S.E.L.F., on August 27 to introduce staff attorney Laura Sullivan and outline resources for the 2025–2026 school year. Beginning September 2, the organization will accept prescreen applications for its Legal Aid, Attorney Grant, and Advocate Grant programs.
Pause Wellness Studio Opens In Greenwich
Pause, a wellness studio, has opened a new location in Greenwich at 100 East Putnam Avenue. The studio offers services such as floatation therapy, infrared saunas, LED light therapy, IV therapy, contrast therapy, cryotherapy, and naturopathic medicine, with prices starting at $28. This is Pause’s 14th location across seven states.
Cos Cob Picnic Marks 40th
The Cos Cob Mianus Dugout Old Timers held their 40th annual picnic on Sunday, August 24, at Tod’s Point. The event, founded in 1985 by Fred W. Intrieri, featured food, games, and socializing, and also included a remembrance of longtime member Joseph “Doc” Orrico, who died on August 21 at age 88. Tickets were $80, and Kelly’s of Rye catered the meal.
SCHOOLS
Greenwich Schools Begin Safely Thursday
Greenwich Public Schools reopened on Thursday, August 28, 2025. The Greenwich Police Department reminded drivers to slow down in school zones, stop for buses, avoid distractions, and yield to pedestrians, while students and parents were advised to use crosswalks, avoid phones, and cross at corners. Everyone is urged to allow extra travel time and prioritize safety during the first weeks of school.
Greenwich High Achieves Top Ranking
Greenwich High School is ranked ninth among Connecticut public high schools in the 2025–2026 U.S. News & World Report rankings. The evaluation, based on 2022–2023 data, considered state test scores, graduation rates, college readiness, curriculum breadth, and performance on AP and IB exams. Nearly 24,000 schools nationwide were reviewed, with about 18,000 ranked.
SPORTS
Charity Tennis Tournament Benefits Communities
A charity tennis tournament will be held at the Greenwich Country Club on September 13–14, featuring at least 32 adult players from Fairfield and Westchester Counties. Proceeds will fund equipment and financial assistance for tennis players in developing countries and underserved local communities. The event, listed on the USTA calendar, is supported by MercedesBenz of Greenwich, Criquet, and a Greenwich-based medical spa.
LOCAL POLITICS
Early Voting Begins At Town Hall
Early voting for the Republican primary for the Board of Estimate and Taxation ran from September 2 to September 7 in the Town Hall Meeting Room. Voting hours differed each day.
FROM HARTFORD
Flags Lowered Honoring Shooting Victims
Two children were killed and 17 others wounded in a mass shooting Wednesday morning at Annunciation Catholic Church and School in Minneapolis. President Donald Trump ordered U.S. f lags nationwide to be flown at half-staff through August 31, 2025, and Governor Ned Lamont directed the same in Connecticut. Flags at all state buildings, schools, and facilities will remain lowered during this period, with businesses and municipalities encouraged to follow.
States Push To Ease Mifepristone Restrictions
Seventeen state attorneys general and Pennsylvania’s governor have petitioned the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to lift restrictions on mifepristone, a drug used in medication abortions. The filing cites extensive evidence of the drug’s safety and argues the rules—such as requiring special certification for prescribers and pharmacies—create unnecessary barriers to access. The petition builds on an earlier request by four states and asks the FDA to either remove or stop enforcing these requirements.
ACROSS CT
Connecticut Expands Renters Rebate Program
Connecticut’s Renters’ Rebate program runs from May 1 to September 30, 2025. It provides reimbursements of up to $700 for single renters and up to $900 for married couples who are age 65 or older, or disabled, and meet income limits of $45,200 (single) or $55,100 (married) for 2024. Eligible applicants include those renting apartments, rooms, cooperative housing units, or mobile homes.
