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Storm Drain Work to Begin in Old Greenwich on June 22
Old Greenwich lane closures. File photo The Town of Greenwich, Dept of Public Works, Engineering Division will be start on a drainage system improvement project in and around downtown Old Greenwich on...
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Crash is Reminder to Slow Down, Move Over for Police, Fire, Ambulance or Tow...
In the wake of last Friday’s crash in Southport, AAA Northeast strongly urges motorists to consider the potential danger emergency responders including tow truck drivers put themselves in when they...
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34th Anniversary of Grim Event: Collapse of Mianus River Bridge, June 28, 1983
Mianus Bridge May 2017 Photo: Leslie Yager This article was originally published on June 28, 2015 on GFP. It is written based on information from the Greenwich Library Oral History “Mianus River Bridge...
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Greenwich First Selectman Responds to Westchester Airport Masterplan
On Thursday, July 27, the consultant hired by Westchester County to develop a Master Plan for Westchester County Airport, discussed the plan at a hearing at the County Center in White Plains. Upon...
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Greenwich DPW Announce Traffic Pattern Alteration, Road Closure by Rte 1 &...
The Town of Greenwich, Department of Public Works, Engineering Division is managing construction to improve the drainage system in the downtown area, currently at the intersection of Route 1 and...
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Road Works in Central Greenwich Require Patience from Local Drivers
Road paving outside the Greenwich Police Dept on Mason Street on Monday July 31, 2017 In a perennial summertime inconvenience, several well traveled roads in downtown Greenwich are benefiting from much...
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Greenwich Police Continue Presence at GHS Drop-Off, Issue Tickets
Traffic backed up on Hillside Rd around 8:15am. School starts at GHS at 8:30 this year. Aug 31, 2017 Photo: Leslie Yager Since school began on Aug 31, Greenwich Police have maintained a presence on...
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Unanimous Vote by P&Z on Sheephill Development Stuns Crowd
Commissioners Nick Macri, Richard Maitland and Margarita Alban at the special meeting to decide on an application for a multi use building at Sheephill and East Putnam Ave. Sept 25, 2017 Photo: Leslie...
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Harbor Master: Restore the “Hurricane Hole” in the Greenwich Harbor
Postcard of northern most Greenwich Harbor from 1948 of Greenwich Harbor, prior to I95 (see Boys Club in background), prior to it being filled in from storms. Letter to the editor from Ian MacMillan,...
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Driver of Passenger Car Dies on Merritt Pkwy after Rear Ending Stopped...
Car rear-ends tractor trailer just before Stanwich Road underpass on Thursday morning resulting in fatality. Nov 2, 2017 Contributed photo A Stamford man died around 6:00am on Thursday morning in a...
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Important Traffic Alert from Greenwich Police Dept: Change of Plan on Rte 1...
Notice from Greenwich Police Dept, Lt Slusarz: As many of you may be aware, Route 1 is scheduled to be paved between Maher Ave and Greenwich Ave overnight each night since Sunday. However, Due to...
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Driving on an Area Highway This Week? Flying for the Holidays? Here’s What...
This article was originally written by David Gurliacci on sister site Darienite.com You may find yourself delayed by closed lanes at certain stretches of Interstate 95 this week, and if you’re flying...
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Governor Warns of “Grim Scenario” for CT’s Transportation System without New...
file photo Governor Malloy has issued a grim warning that unless new sources of revenue are identified to keep the Special Transportation Fund (STF) alive, there will be drastic cuts in rail service,...
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At Special Meeting, Group Including GHS Admin, Mulls Options for Re-Imagined...
On Friday at a special meeting at Havemeyer, a group that included BOE chair Peter Bernstein, Greenwich Schools Chief Operating Officer Lorianne O’Donnell, GHS Athletic Director Gus Lindine and GHS...
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Get a Grip, Greenwich. Merritt Parkway Drivers Will Benefit from “Roadway...
Merritt Parkway. Photo Brendan Boyd The Connecticut Dept. of Transportation is working on a plan to increase roadway friction on four curves on Route 15 where it passes through Greenwich. While much of...
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Tips for Prepping Your Car for the Coldest and Harshest Winter Conditions
Despite an upcoming week of frigid weather, there’s still time to prep your car for the coldest and harshest conditions we expect to face, according to AAA Northeast. Preventative maintenance is...
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Town Hall Will Reopen on Friday; Snow Emergency Remains in Effect
While Greenwich Schools will be closed on Friday, First Selectman Peter Tesei announced that Town Hall will be open beginning at 8:00am. First Selectman Peter Tesei, after consulting with Emergency...
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Text and Drive? Using Your Smart Phone Increases Crash Risk
Whether it’s hands-free or hand-held, using your Smartphone while you drive isn’t too smart. In fact, drivers, who text or surf the Internet on Smartphones are two to eight times likely to be involved...
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55% of Nutmeggers Don’t Use All Their Vacation Days
In Connecticut fifty-five percent (55%) of Nutmeggers keep their noses to the grindstone year-round and leave hard-earned time off on the table, according to Project: Time Off, a US Travel Association...
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Town Issues RFP for Outside Vendor to Supervise Greenwich Parking Services
File photo: Broken parking meter at the parking lot at Greenwich Town Hall. Photo: Leslie Yager This week the Town of Greenwich issued a request for proposals (RFP) from outside firms to run the town’s...
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