POLICE & FIRE
Greenwich Promotes Safe Medication Disposal
On October 25, 2025, from 10am to 1pm, residents can drop off unused or expired medications at the Greenwich Public Safety Complex, 11 Bruce Place.
The event is part of National Drug Take Back Day, allowing safe, anonymous disposal. Its purpose is to prevent misuse and reduce environmental contamination.
Greenwich Launches School/Traffic Safety Program
The Town of Greenwich and The Greenwich Police Department are launching a new school zone safety program that uses speed cameras to reduce speeding near schools. A 30-day warning period began on October 20, and will be followed by citation enforcement starting November 19. The program’s goal is to improve driver behavior and enhance student safety in school zones.
Young Student Thanks Greenwich Police
Baird Kuan and his grandmother visited Greenwich Police Headquarters to deliver a handmade thank-you card after his school unit on community helpers. Officers showed him a patrol car and explained their work. The visit highlighted local outreach between the department and young residents. Photo credit: Cos Cob Fire Police Patrol
Greenwich Agencies Conduct Drone Training
On October 20, 2025, from 5:00 to 9:30pm, the Greenwich Police, Fire, and Emergency Medical Services conducted a joint drone training exercise at Tod’s Point. Residents saw emergency vehicles and drones in operation during this time. The exercise was part of routine efforts to improve coordination and readiness among local first responders.
Volunteers Aid I-95 Crash Response
On Friday, October 10, 2025, at rush hour, Cos Cob Fire Police Patrol’s Patrol 2 responded with Squad 1, Engine 3, and Car 4 to a multi-vehicle crash involving a tractor-trailer on the southbound I-95 Byram River bridge. Patrol 2 remained on scene for nearly three hours assisting Connecticut State Police in a hit-and-run investigation and providing traffic safety. The roadway reopened after all vehicles were cleared. Photo credit: Cos Cob Fire Police Patrol
FROM TOWN HALL
Greenwich Demonstrates Safer Streets Initiative
On October 30, the Greenwich Department of Public Works will conduct a traffic safety demonstration at Western Middle School as part of the Safe Streets Greenwich program. Students will assist in adding temporary road markings and plastic posts to model potential street improvements. Minor traffic delays may occur during setup between school drop-off and pick-up times.
Greenwich Opens 2026 Permit Renewals
Greenwich residents must renew 2026 municipal parking permits online before December 31. Payments are due by December 1 to avoid late fees, and reviews take 10 to 15 business days. Questions can be sent to parkingpermits@greenwichct.org
Town Hosts Property Alert Workshop
The Town Clerk’s Office and the Wallace Center will hold an open house on Oct. 22 from 10am to 1pm at Town Hall to assist residents in registering for the new property alert system. The event will include a demonstration and hands-on help, with computers available for attendees to complete the process. The session is free and open to all residents.
AROUND TOWN
Greenwich Avenue Road Improvements Begin
Road milling on Greenwich Avenue began Monday night and will continue overnight, Monday through Thursday, from 9pm to 6am, through November 26, weather permitting. The Greenwich Police Department is managing traffic and detours during the work. The project is part of ongoing road maintenance in the area.
DPW Team Recovers Lost iPhone
Greenwich Department of Public Works employees at Holly Hill recently recovered a resident’s accidentally recycled iPhone. Staff members organized a quick search and located the phone using its signal. The incident highlights the department’s effective teamwork and commitment to community service.
Ground-Nesting Bees Boost Biodiversity
Leave the leaves! Most bee species—around 70%—live alone and build nests underground rather than in hives. These native ground-nesting bees pollinate over 80% of the world’s flowering plants, making them essential to global ecosystems. Their survival depends on undisturbed, sunny soil, minimal pesticide use, and leaving some areas of leaf litter.
Greenwich Commission Approves New Building
The Greenwich Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved plans to demolish a 1910 commercial building at 189 Sound Beach Avenue and construct a new two-and-a-half-story office building. The 3,202-square-foot wood-framed structure will reduce several zoning nonconformities, including lot coverage and floor area ratio, while maintaining office use and four parking spaces. The project received prior approval from the Architectural Review Committee and will align more closely with neighboring buildings.
Community Sets Sail at Binney
The 61st annual OGRCC Set Sail Regatta took place on Sunday, October 19, from 1 to 4pm at Binney Park. The event invited participants of all ages to design and race handmade sailboats in a community-friendly competition. Organized by the Old Greenwich-Riverside Community Center, the regatta continued a long-standing local tradition promoting recreation and community engagement.
LOCAL BUSINESSES AND NONPROFITS
Greenwich Hospital Promotes Fall Prevention
Greenwich Hospital’s Department of Physical Medicine held a free fall risk screening on October 15 to help older adults prevent injuries. Participants completed balance and strength tests, learned practical exercises like the chair rise, and received guidance on home safety and vision care. The event was part of the hospital’s ongoing fall-prevention efforts through the CDC-endorsed STEADI program. Photo credit: Greenwich Hospital
Sound Mind Collective Opens Doors
Sound Mind Collective held a ribbon-cutting ceremony with town officials and the Greenwich Chamber of Commerce. The event marked its official opening in the community. The organization plans to support local health and wellbeing initiatives. Photo credit: Town of Greenwich
Greenwich Alliance Hosts Annual Turkey Trot
The Greenwich Alliance for Education will hold its 15th annual Turkey Trot on November 29 at the Arch Street Teen Center. The event includes a 5K, a one-mile run/walk, and a new “Mini Trot” for children ages three to five. Proceeds benefit programs supporting Greenwich public school students, and early registration discounts are available through October 31. Photo credit: First Selectman Camillo’s Community Connections
YWCA Greenwich Honors Survivors’ Strength
The YWCA Greenwich held a vigil to honor victims of domestic violence and highlight its role as the town’s only state-designated provider of related services. Last year, the organization assisted over 600 individuals, handled nearly 2,400 hotline calls, and expanded its programs to include sexual violence support under The Harmony Project. The event also addressed stalled legislation on trauma-informed sentencing, potential funding delays from a federal shutdown, and recognized Commissioner Demetria Nelson with the Purple Ribbon Award.
Greenwich Advances Smoke Shop Regulations
The Greenwich Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed a proposed amendment to regulate smoke shops by defining them in zoning law and imposing distance limits from schools, hospitals, and other smoke shops. The measure responds to a rise in such businesses after New York’s tobacco restrictions, particularly near the state border. The commission postponed a decision to allow further review of enforcement and legal considerations.
Filling In The Blanks Expands
Filling in the Blanks, a nonprofit providing weekend meals to children in need, has created an Associate Board of seven young professionals from various industries to support fundraising and outreach. The board, chaired by Kara Bonitatibus, will serve two-year terms. Founded in 2013, the organization now serves over 200 schools across three counties and has delivered more than 4.6 million meals.
Coffee for Good Hosts Community Events
Coffee for Good in Greenwich will host two community events this fall. “Teddy Bear Story Time with Jenny” will take place on Oct. 25, Nov. 22, and Dec. 20 from 8–9am A book discussion with author Eileen Flood O’Connor is scheduled for Nov. 6 from 7–8pm, with proceeds from book sales benefiting Coffee for Good.
Astronaut Scott Kelly Visits Greenwich
Greenwich Library will host former NASA astronaut and U.S. Navy captain Scott Kelly for a keynote address on Wednesday, November 19, at 7pm in the Berkley Theater as part of the Lynne and Richard Pasculano Signature Series. Kelly, a veteran of four space missions and author of several books, will discuss his career and experiences in space. Registration opens October 29 at greenwichlibrary.org.
PEOPLE IN TOWN
Geri Christopher Turns 102 Joyfully
On September 26, 2005, Geri Christopher celebrated her 102nd birthday at Hill House. First Selectman Fred Camillo presented her with a Town of Greenwich Certificate of Recognition. The celebration included music by the Bronx Boys Street Band and dancing with her grandchildren. Photo credit: Fred Camillo
Greenwich Historical Society Honors Mecky
On October 29 at the Belle Haven Club, the Greenwich Historical Society will honor former executive director and CEO Debra Mecky with its History in the Making Award. Mecky led the organization for 30 years, overseeing its development into a nationally recognized history museum. The event, featuring author Nathaniel Philbrick, begins at 6pm and supports the Society’s arts and education programs.
De Vries Earns National Arts Honor
Jonathan De Vries, Upper School Choir Director at Greenwich Country Day School and Artistic Director of the Canterbury Choral Society, received the Motif Award National Medal of Fine Arts at Carnegie Hall. The Canterbury Choral Society, founded 74 years ago, is recognized for presenting large-scale choral works in sacred spaces. The award honors the group’s contribution to the arts and its work promoting music as a unifying force.
SCHOOLS
Community Plants Tulips For Hope
The Yellow Tulip Project organized a community event at Greenwich High School where volunteers planted yellow tulip bulbs to promote mental health awareness. The bulbs, symbolizing hope and resilience, will bloom in spring as a reminder to normalize conversations about mental health. Local organizations and schools participated in the fourth annual effort to unite the community around this cause.
SPORTS
Crushers Honor Pat Bria Legacy
The Greenwich Youth Football League will honor longtime coach and board member Pat Bria on Sunday, October 19, at Greenwich High School’s Cardinal Stadium. The “Crushers Play for Pat” event will include a tailgate and three games, with attendees encouraged to wear green. Donations will support the Pat Bria Scholarship Fund, providing an annual award to a graduating senior who played football in Greenwich schools.
Greenwich Soccer Completes Historic Season
Greenwich High School’s varsity boys soccer team completed its first-ever undefeated regular season with a 15-0 record, capped by a 5-1 Senior Night win over Brien McMahon on Oct. 17. Senior captain Francisco Luzuriaga tallied one goal and four assists, while Alexander Amato scored twice as the Cardinals extended their dominant play on both offense and defense. Coached by Kurt Putnam, top-seeded Greenwich now enters the FCIAC Tournament as the defending champions and the No. 1-ranked team in Class LL. Photo credit: 06878 Photography by Antonio Monteiro
Cardinals Triumph On Senior Day
Greenwich High School’s girls varsity swim team marked its Senior Day on Oct. 17 with a 100-78 win over Norwalk/McMahon, extending its undefeated season to 7-0. The Cardinals earned victories in multiple events, including strong relay performances and standout wins from swimmers such as Wesley Wales, Olivia DeVries, and Melissa Geiger. Following the meet, the team honored nine seniors for their leadership and contributions to Greenwich’s continued success. Photo credit: Rachael Stover
Gators Triumph Over Rival Tigers
Greenwich Academy defeated Sacred Heart Greenwich 3-2 on Oct. 15, ending a five-season stretch of regular season losses to their FAA rival. The Gators built a 3-0 halftime lead with two goals from junior Emily Rizzi and one from senior Quinn Lahey, then held off a strong second-half rally by the Tigers. With the win, GA moved to 6-0 in league play, taking sole possession of first place and likely securing the FAA regular season title. Photo credit: David Fierro
Cardinals Capture Top Tournament Seed
Greenwich High School’s varsity girls soccer team secured the No. 1 seed in the FCIAC Tournament after defeating Fairfield Warde 5-1 and Brien McMahon 3-0 to finish the regular season 12-1-2. The Cardinals, now on a 13-game unbeaten streak, also claimed both the FCIAC West Division and regular season titles. They will host Fairfield Ludlowe in the tournament quarterfinals on Tuesday at Cardinal Stadium. Photo credit: David Fierro
LOCAL POLITICS
Early Voting In Greenwich
Early voting for Greenwich’s municipal election began Oct. 20 at Town Hall and runs through Nov. 2. Polls will be open from 10am to 6pm, with extended hours on Oct. 28 and 30, and on Election Day, Nov. 4, from 6am to 8pm Registered voters will elect members to the Board of Selectmen, Board of Estimate and Taxation, Board of Education, and Representative Town Meeting.
OUR NEIGHBORS
Beloved Harbor Seal Rasal Remembered
The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk announced the death of Rasal, a harbor seal who lived there for nearly 20 years. At 40 years old, she was one of the oldest known harbor seals in human care and exceeded the typical life expectancy of her species. Rescued off Maine in 1985, Rasal contributed to the Aquarium’s seal program and public education efforts until her death from age-related health issues.
