POLICE & FIRE
Greenwich Officers Honored For Safety
Officers Deluca and Weinstock were recognized by Mothers Against Drunk Driving at the 39th Annual Law Enforcement Recognition Ceremony for their leadership in enforcing impaired driving laws. Their efforts have strengthened roadway safety and reduced alcohol- and drug-related crashes in Greenwich. The award highlights their consistent commitment to public safety.
GPD closes Glenville Road After Crash
A vehicle crash in Greenwich damaged a utility pole, forcing the closure of part of Glenville Road. Barricades have been placed, and repair crews are working overnight to restore service.
FROM TOWN HALL
Greenwich Services Adjust for Holiday
Greenwich Town Hall will be closed on Monday, October 13, in observance of the holiday. The Holly Hill Resource Recovery Facility will remain open during regular hours. Residents are advised to plan accordingly.
Greenwich Launches Property Alert System
Greenwich has introduced a Real Property Activity Alert System that notifies residents of any changes to their property records. The free service sends real-time alerts when a resident’s name appears in a land record filing. Residents can register online by selecting “Property Alert” on the Town’s website.
AROUND TOWN
Greenwich Avenue Enhancements Move Forward
Greenwich will conclude its outdoor dining program earlier than scheduled to allow the Department of Public Works to begin the final phase of the Greenwich Avenue Streetscape Improvements. Restaurants must remove all outdoor furnishings and decorations by October 16, before barriers are taken down on October 16 and 17. Milling, paving, restriping, and decorative crosswalk installation will begin on October 20, occurring Monday through Thursday nights from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m., with police directing traffic and detours. The work is expected to be completed by November 26.
Greenwich Advances Affordable Housing Proposal
The Greenwich Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed a proposal by Eagleview Holdings to replace the Greenwich Woods nursing home at 1165 King Street with a four-story, 170-unit assisted living complex, 30% of which would be affordable housing. The main unresolved issue concerns wastewater management, as the property’s current treatment agreement with Westchester County expires in 2064, decades before the affordable housing deed restriction ends. If not renewed, the developer may need to build a private treatment facility discharging into the Byram River.
LOCAL BUSINESSES AND NONPROFITS
Greenwich Women Lead Sports Investment
In Greenwich, Market Street Trust Company, a family office managing multi-generational wealth, hosted an event on October 9 to explore investment in women’s professional sports and related career opportunities. The gathering brought together 90 local women from diverse industries to discuss strategies for systemic change. The event emphasized the role of Greenwich-based leadership in shaping these initiatives.
Greenwich Launches 2025 Coat Drive
Greenwich has launched its 2025 Coat Drive, organized by the Board of Human Services and the Greenwich Department of Human Services Fund, to collect winter coats for residents in need. Donations of new or gently used coats can be dropped off from October 6 to November 7 at five designated locations across town. All collected coats will be distributed locally to children, adults, and families requiring assistance.
Greenwich Launches Annual Holiday Drive
Neighbor to Neighbor and Greenwich Parks & Recreation are conducting the Annual Holiday Food Drive from November 17 to December 12. Donation boxes will be available at Town Hall, the Parks & Recreation Office, Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Center, Cohen Eastern Greenwich Civic Center, and Dorothy Hamill Skating Rink. The drive accepts nonperishable food items.
Healing Touch Supports Greenwich First Responders
The Healing Touch Team partnered with the Town of Greenwich to provide two days of biofield therapy sessions for local police officers and firefighters at the Public Safety Complex. The sessions aimed to reduce stress and promote physical and mental well-being through energy-based healing techniques. The event received positive feedback and may lead to future wellness collaborations.
St. Mary Church Celebrates 125th Anniversary
St. Mary Church on Greenwich Avenue marked its 125th anniversary with a high Mass led by Bishop Frank Caggiano and local clergy. First Selectman Fred Camillo issued a proclamation designating September 28–October 5 as St. Mary Church 125th Anniversary Week. The celebration included a parish dinner and will conclude with an anniversary breakfast following Sunday Masses.
Greenwich Lions Collect Vision Donations
The Greenwich Lions Club is collecting used prescription eyeglasses and hearing aids to refurbish and distribute to people in need. Donation boxes are located at Town Hall, both Greenwich civic centers, the Wallace Center, Perrot Memorial Library, and Greenwich Ophthalmology. More information, including how to donate or request a device, is available through the Greenwich Lions Club.
Undies Project Celebrates Ten Years
The Undies Project, a Greenwich nonprofit, will mark its 10th anniversary with *An Evening of Magic* on November 1 at CoCreate in Stamford. The fundraiser will feature magician Jason Silberman, food, drinks, and a silent auction. Proceeds support the group’s mission to provide new underwear to people in need, having distributed over 600,000 garments through 55 partner agencies in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey.
Community Gathers For Annual Pet Blessing
On October 4, the First Congregational Church of Greenwich held its annual Blessing of the Animals on the church lawn at 108 Sound Beach Avenue. From 10 a.m. to noon, pastors Patrick Collins and Cydney Van Dyke offered blessings to pets of all kinds. Each animal received a treat bag, and the event was open to the community.
YMCA Launches Community Health Initiative
The YMCA of Greenwich has launched a Chronic Disease Prevention campaign to fund programs that help residents prevent and manage chronic health conditions. The initiative supports free or low-cost offerings such as LIVESTRONG for cancer survivors, Parkinson’s Body & Mind, and Walk With Ease in partnership with the Arthritis Foundation. Donations will ensure these programs remain accessible to all community members.
Abilis Celebrates 20 Years Strong
Abilis will celebrate the 20th annual Walk/Run for Abilis on October 12, 2025, at Greenwich Point Park, with longtime supporters Adriana Ospina and David Gortz serving as family ambassadors. The event began two decades ago as “Walk in the Park for ARC,” created to include all community members regardless of donation size, and has since grown to include a 5K run, family activities, and local sponsors. Funds raised this year will support Abilis’ individualized day programs that provide life-skills training and job coaching for more than 800 participants.
Greenwich Runners Host Fall Classic
The Greenwich Road Runners will hold their annual Fall Classic 5K and 1-Mile Run on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at Greenwich Point Park. The 1-Mile Fun Run begins at 8:00 a.m., followed by the 5K at 8:30 a.m., with registration near the second concession stand. The event welcomes all ages and abilities, offers race shirts for participants, and provides awards for top finishers.
Christ Church Celebrates Notre-Dame Legacy
Christ Church Greenwich will host a three-part October series on Notre-Dame de Paris, examining its history, architecture, and restoration. Events include presentations by Columbia University professors Griffith Mann and Barry Bergdoll, and an interview and concert with Notre-Dame organist Olivier Latry. The programs will explore the cathedral’s cultural significance and resilience following the 2019 fire.
Community Walk Raises Hope Worldwide
More than 200 people participated in the DART to the Finish walk at Tod’s Point, raising over $160,000 for research into Niemann-Pick type C, a rare genetic disease affecting about 900 children worldwide. The event supported ongoing efforts by the Dana’s Angels Research Trust, founded in Greenwich after two of the Marella family’s children were diagnosed. Since 2002, DART has raised over $6.5 million to fund research, clinical trials, and new treatments for the disease.
Community Unites Against Domestic Violence
Hundreds gathered at Roger Sherman Baldwin Park for the YWCA Greenwich’s annual Walk and 5K Run Against Domestic Violence, held during Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. The event raised funds for the YWCA’s Harmony Project, which provides free support and crisis services to victims of domestic and sexual violence. Town officials recognized the ongoing prevalence of domestic violence in Greenwich and statewide, underscoring the importance of continued awareness and prevention efforts.
Greenwich Holiday Lights Shine Bright
Greenwich’s annual holiday lights will be switched on Thanksgiving night, illuminating Greenwich Avenue, East Putnam Avenue, and downtown Cos Cob through January 2026. The display is funded by local businesses and residents through the Greenwich Communities Foundation, a nonprofit organization. This privately funded effort is supported by sponsors and the town’s Parks & Recreation team to maintain the longstanding holiday tradition.
PEOPLE IN TOWN
Greenwich Saxophonist Achieves Major Milestone
Connor Sobieri, a Greenwich native, is a saxophonist, composer, and bandleader whose work blends jazz, R&B, and rock. A 2025 graduate of NYU’s Jazz Studies program, he has performed with notable artists at major New York venues and won the 2025 John Deak First Music Competition. Based in Brooklyn, he leads the Connor Sobieri Group and will release his debut single, “Love Song,” on October 8.
SCHOOLS
SRO Wallace Honored For Leadership
School Resource Officer Wallace received the Youth Advocate Award from Greenwich Together at the coalition’s annual meeting. The award recognizes Wallace’s commitment to supporting and guiding young people in Greenwich. Greenwich Together works to prevent youth substance misuse, promote mental health, and encourage positive decision-making.
SPORTS
Greenwich Cardinals Dominate Westhill Victory
Greenwich High School’s football team dominated Westhill High, scoring four touchdowns in the first seven minutes and securing a 63-6 victory in Stamford on Oct. 4. The Cardinals, now 4-0, tallied points through offense, defense, and special teams despite running only 15 plays in the first half. Senior running back Hector Lopez led with three touchdowns, while coach Anthony Morello praised the team’s execution ahead of its upcoming Homecoming matchup against Trumbull.
Cardinals Surge Toward Playoff Momentum
With a 9-3 overall record and 7-3 mark in FCIAC play, Greenwich High School’s varsity field hockey team leads the FCIAC West Division with 14 points and just four regular-season games remaining. The Cardinals recently posted wins over Fairfield Ludlowe (4-2) and Mamaroneck, N.Y. (4-3, in overtime), before falling to New Canaan, 3-1. Senior captains Emilia Arroyo, Julia Lattuada, and Clara Ojea led the scoring efforts, while sophomore goalie Tatum Wunderlich tallied 19 saves against Mamaroneck.
Sacred Heart Extends Winning Streak
Sacred Heart Greenwich continued its dominant FAA field hockey season with a 5-1 home victory over Greenwich Country Day School on Oct. 1. Freshman Joanna Eken scored twice, and teammates Kingsley Ely, Hollis Koch, and Whitney Rousseau each added a goal, extending Sacred Heart’s league record to 5-0. GCDS freshman Lillian Pickett tallied her team’s lone goal as the Tigers continued to show progress under first-year coach Clara Ambrose.
Brunswick Triumphs In High-Scoring Victory
Brunswick School defeated Suffield Academy 56–49 in a high-scoring football game on Sept. 27 at Cosby Field. Quarterback Ben Rolapp led the offense with multiple touchdown passes, while Noah Park, Colt Inman, and Sawyer Bligh accounted for all eight Brunswick touchdowns. The win brought Brunswick’s season record to 2–1 ahead of its next game against Belmont Hill on Oct. 4.
Luzzi Reaches 1000 Career Assists
Sacred Heart Greenwich sophomore Julianna Luzzi recorded her 1,000th career assist during a match against Hopkins School on October 1. Luzzi is in her second season with the varsity team, having previously played for Port Chester High School. The school will recognize her achievement at its home match against Westminster School on October 4.
ACROSS CT
Connecticut Encourages Smart Water Conservation
Connecticut has issued a **Stage 2 Drought Advisory** due to ongoing dry conditions that could affect water supplies and natural resources. Residents are urged to reduce water use by stopping automatic irrigation, fixing leaks, and conserving where possible. Consistent conservation efforts are needed until rainfall levels return to normal.
