FROM TOWN HALL
Special Hours for Absentee Voting
The Town Clerk’s office will be open this Saturday, November 5th for absentee ballot voting. Special hours for this Saturday are 8AM to 12-Noon. The last day to come in person to apply for an absentee ballot and complete the ballot in the Town Clerk’s office is Monday, November 7th. All absentee ballots must be received into the Town Clerk’s office by 8pm on Election Day. There are three Official Ballot Drop Boxes in Greenwich. One is located in the parking area of Greenwich Town Hall, one in the Lobby of Town Hall and one in the Lobby of the Greenwich Police Station. For any questions or further information please contact the Town Clerk’s office. town.clerk@greenwichct.org or 203-622-7897.
Winter Roadwork Moratorium
The winter Roadwork Moratorium will begin Monday, November 21st and end Monday, January 2nd, 2023. The moratorium is in effect in Downtown Greenwich, Old Greenwich, Riverside, Cos Cob, Byram, and Glenville central business districts.
Annual Leaf Collecting Program
The Town’s annual Leaf Collection Program will open November 7th to half-acre or less residential properties (building zone R-20) on public streets. Weather permitting, the program will include 2 pickups from November to mid-December. Residents can find out when their street is scheduled through the 24-hour leaf collection hotline at 203-618-7698 or by visiting www.greenwichct.gov/257/Leaf-Collection.
Tick Testing
While cases of Lyme Disease in humans occur during the spring and early summer months, one species of tick – the adult blacklegged tick known as a “deer tick” – is most active from late October through May. The Greenwich Department of Health Laboratory is offering tick testing. If a tick is found on a person, it should be removed carefully with a long nose tweezer and be placed in a tightly sealed plastic bag with the date and body site of the bite written on the bag. Tick testing costs $68.00 and includes identifying the bacterium that causes Lyme disease and the protozoan organism that causes Babesiosis. Results are typically available within 7-10 days. The Greenwich Department of Health Lab can be reached at 203-622-7843.
POLICE AND FIRE
Another Scam Alert
The Greenwich Police Department has been receiving reports that Town of Greenwich residents are receiving a letter stating they won the Best-Way Sweepstakes ($947,000.000.00). This letter states that an advance check was sent for you to cover the “outstanding fees.” These letters are scams and should be thrown away immediately.
Drug Take Back Day
The GPD unused drug take back day last weekend collected several hundred pounds of unused prescription drugs which have already been destroyed. If you were unable to make the drop-off day, GPD has an unused Rx bin at their Headquarters where residents can drop off their unused prescription drugs any time.
Appointment of Three Master Police Officers
Congratulations to Officers Christopher Sanborn, Christian Rosario, and Kaitlin Ciarleglio on completing their probationary period with the Greenwich Police Department. All three have now officially been appointed to the position of Master Police Officer (MPO). Supervisors in the Patrol and Detective Division lean heavily on the MPO in many ways, such as expecting the MPO to serve as a lead officer in the absence of a first-line supervisor. MPOs provide guidance and direction to coworkers, are expected to conduct more technically difficult investigations, and assist with crime scene processing.
AROUND TOWN
Chabad Possible Partial Road Closure for Dec. Menorah Lighting and Concert
At the last Board of Selectmen meeting, the Chabad of Greenwich requested the closure of a section of Arch Street to vehicular traffic on December 18th from 3pm until 6pm for their Menorah lighting and concert. The proposal seeks to close Arch Street from the corner of Greenwich Avenue down to Gallagher’s Funeral Home. The item will be taken up for a vote after the application works through the town departments.
Town Hall Elevators Out of Service
The elevators at Town Hall are out of service. It will take at least a week to make the necessary repairs. Town departments are accommodating those who require elevator use but still need to visit Town Hall. Call the main Town Hall phone line, 203-622-7700, to figure out how they can best accommodate your needs.
Skatepark Hours Change for November
Greenwich’s skatepark is moving to weekend only hours, 12pm to 4pm, for the month of November before closing for winter at the end of November.
15-Minute Parking Spots in Amogerone Lot Well Received
At the most recent Selectmen meeting, the parking services for the town gave an update on the recent parking survey and the pilot program for 15-minute parking spaces in the Amogerone Lot outside the Post Office. Most of the almost 300 residents who filled out the survey said the 15 minute spots were useful. Some said that 15 minutes isn’t enough time.
LOCAL BUSINESSES
New Store Opens On Greenwich Avenue
California home decor brand Hudson Grace, officially opened its first Connecticut location in Greenwich last week. The company features collections of modern serveware, dinnerware, glassware, flatware, linens candles and entertaining essentials.
LOCAL NON-PROFITS
2022 Treasured Trees Celebration
The winners of this year’s annual Treasured Trees contest have been announced. The winners are Greenwich Country Day School, nominated by Nikki Barrett – American Elm; Sleepy Cat Farm, nominated by Alan Gorkin – Katsura; Abigal McCarthy – Norway Spruce; Rex Niswander – Flowering Dogwood; and Roger & Lynn Clarke – Flowering Dogwood
SPORTS
Behind five first-quarter goals, Sacred Heart field hockey team tops St. Luke’s
Generating goals early and often, Sacred Heart Greenwich’s field hockey team got right back on the winning track today after being edged by Oak Knoll Academy last Saturday.
Greenwich Academy soccer team edged by St. Luke’s in a late-season FAA match; Gators pay tribute to its eight senior athletes on their Senior Day
In a rematch of last season’s FAA Tournament soccer final, Greenwich Academy and St. Luke’s School faced each other with first place in the league on the line last Friday. Ss is usually the case when the rivals meet, this game featured intense, back-and-forth action.
Greenwich football team hangs on to defeat Darien for the first time since 2007, 28-20; Cardinals improve record to 6-1
Known as the most successful team in FCIAC football history, Greenwich has defeated the majority of its conference opponents numerous times over the years.
Greenwich High volleyball team finishes regular season with a strong week of victories, including Senior Day win
As busy as the Greenwich High School girls volleyball team was last week, that’s how highly successful it was.
Greenwich High girls soccer team tops second-seeded Ridgefield in a penalty shootout, advances to FCIAC semifinals
Receiving contributions from everyone that played, Greenwich High School’s girls soccer team earned its most significant win in recent seasons, defeating second-seeded Ridgefield, 1-0, on penalty kicks in the quarterfinal-round of the FCIAC Tournament last week at Ridgefield.
Nick Carvalho’s overtime goal propels Greenwich past Danbury in FCIAC Tournament quarterfinal-round
As a defender, scoring opportunities don’t present themselves too often for Greenwich High School senior Nick Carvalho, but he sure took advantage of the chance that came his way in last week’s FCIAC Tournament quarterfinals against Danbury.
Greenwich Academy field hockey team outlasts Loomis Chaffee School, 2-1
Generating shots on goal wasn’t an issue for Greenwich Academy’s field hockey team during its game against Loomis Chaffee School last Wednesday, yet getting shots past Loomis’ goalie was, as she made numerous saves from tough angles throughout.
Greenwich High girls soccer team finishes strong regular season with a home victory against Stamford; FCIAC tourney up next
The FCIAC Girls Soccer Tournament began last Friday and Greenwich High School certainly entered it with plenty of positive momentum. Indeed, October was a great Month for the Cardinals, who were unbeaten, sporting a record of 4-0-3. That impressive mark featured a victory over Ridgefield and ties against St. Joseph, Wilton and Danbury, and propelled the Cardinals into the FCIAC Tournament.
FROM HARTFORD
Access Health CT Open Enrollment
The annual open enrollment period is open until January 15th, 2023 for Connecticut residents who are seeking to enroll in health coverage plans for 2023 through Access Health CT. Customers who enroll by December 15th will have coverage beginning January 1st, 2023. Anyone who enrolls between December 16th and January 15th, 2023, will have coverage beginning February 1st, 2023.
