11-23-21 Document: Draft Potential ARP Projects - Round 1

11-08-21 Document: Draft Potential ARP Projects - Round 1

10-22-21 Document: Draft Potential ARP Projects – Round 1

10-12-21 Document: Draft Potential ARP Projects

10-12-21 Presentation: Vital Statistics and Needs of Community

7-19-21 ARP Presentation to Working Group

Connecticut Conference of Municipalities (CCM) ARP Toolkit

Town of Greenwich Five-Year Consolidated Plan (2020-2024) for the CDBG Program

Greenwich United Way - Assessment of Human Services & State of Greenwich Statistical Report

Assessment of Human Services & State of Greenwich Statistical Report

U.S. Department of Treasury: State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds

U.S. Department of Treasury: State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds

Meet Joe Cocker, a cocker spaniel

Meet Joe Cocker, who is at Greenwich Animal Control waiting for his forever home!  Joe is a sweet and handsome (look at that smile!) cocker spaniel, about 10 years old.  He will happily sit by your side in return for belly rubs and pets!...

2021 BET Virtual Meeting Updates

The following BET meetings relating to the FY2021 BET budget deliberations are scheduled as follows. More information will be posted as it becomes available. 

Until such time as Governor Lamont and First Selectman Fred Camillo rescind the state of...

2021 Neighborhood Assistance Act Program Application

The Town of Greenwich is currently accepting proposals from interested agencies/organizations for the State of Connecticut 2021 Neighborhood Assistance Act (NAA) Program. The NAA Program allows for a tax credit to be earned by business firms that make cas...

Geese Egg Oiling Program

It’s that time of year again! We are looking for your help to manage the population of resident Canada geese. 

Many lakes, ponds and rivers have been identified by the Town of Greenwich Conservation Commission staff as being impacted by ...

Greenwich Fire Department Shares Safe Grilling Guidelines

May 28, 2021 – With the return of warm weather and the official start of summer right around the corner, people are firing up their grills and cooking delicious meals to spend time with loved ones and friends. Whether it’s bur...

March 24: Community Connections from Fred

Outdoor dining returns; Parking fees; Harbor Dredging; Greek Independence Day; Earth Day; Food drive; Bruce Museum; Boman Observatory & more...

March 25 designated as Greek Independence Day

PROCLAMATION from Fred Camillo, First Selectman 

WHEREAS, with the fall of the Byzantine Empire, in 1453, in 1821 the Greek people had been under Ottoman rule for almost four centuries; and

WHEREAS, in 1814, a secret organization ...

March 17: Community Connections from Fred

Happy St. Patrick’s Day; GHS Athlete Celebration; Vernal pool walk; Essay Contest; Invasive species webinar; 36th Annual GHS Jazz Festival; Greenwich Tree Doctors; GEMS Back to the 80s; ReThink Waste Fair, & more…

March 10: Community Connections from Fred

March 10: Community Connections from Fred: 

Correction: Please note that the Lion's Club Pancake Breakfast is Saturday at Greenwich High School.

Read on...

March 10 designated as Rare Disease Awareness Day

PROCLAMATION from Fred Camillo, First Selectman 

WHEREAS, One in every ten Americans has a rare disease and over 300 million people around the world are living with a rare disease; and

WHEREAS, There are over 7,000 identified rare...

March 4 designated as The Milbrook Club Day

PROCLAMATION from Fred Camillo, First Selectman 

WHEREAS,  In 1923 a group of real estate developers purchased 300 acres of land in Greenwich, CT to establish a planned community centered around a country club to promote the ideals of com...

MARCH 3: Community Connections from Fred

March snow response; BET Budget meetings; Central Middle School forum; Geese management; Cos Cob Association; Community Gardens; Adoptable Yorkie...

March 2 designated as Poll Worker Appreciation Day

PROCLAMATION from Fred Camillo, First Selectman 

WHEREAS, The Town of Greenwich entrusts the integrity of its elections to more than 200 dedicated poll workers; and

WHEREAS, The Town of Greenwich has more than 40,000 voters who exercise th...

March designated as American Red Cross Month

PROCLAMATION from Fred Camillo, First Selectman 

WHEREAS, In Greenwich, the Red Cross has a long history of helping our neighbors in need.  The Red Cross Metro New York North Chapter responded to nearly 100 local disasters in the...

Town Hall delayed opening on Tuesday, Feb. 28

Statement from Acting First Selectwoman Lauren Rabin on Town Hall Delayed Opening:

Due to the winter storm warning in effect, Town Hall will have a delayed opening on Tuesday, February 28, 2023.

This is being done out an abundance of caution due t...

FEB 10: Community Connections from Fred

Dear friends and neighbors,  We are in the middle of our town budget season and that means tough choices have to be made, ones we do not enjoy making. I have heard loud and clear from the parents, teachers, and community supporters of&am...

First Selectman Fred Camillo urges caution during cold temperatures, warming centers available

GREENWICH, CT – With frigid temperatures expected Friday and Saturday, Greenwich First Selectman Fred Camillo is advising residents to be cautious.

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for the region, including Conne...

February 1 designated as Peter L. Uhry Day

PROCLAMATION from Fred Camillo, First Selectman 

WHEREAS, Peter Uhry has lived in Greenwich for 50 years and has long supported the vital balance between open space and development in Town; and

WHEREAS, Peter has engaged in activities to improve ou...

January 31 designated as Mary Curcio Day

PROCLAMATION from Fred Camillo, First Selectman 

WHEREAS, During her nearly 50 years as a dedicated Library Technical Assistant, Mary Curcio, has worked to make cataloging library records a process that had an immense effect on the positive custom...

JAN 27: Community Connections from Fred

Dear friends and neighbors, It’s hard to believe that we are already almost done with the first month of 2023 but things are certainly accelerating here in the Town of Greenwich, particularly when it comes to the work in setting a new municipal b...

January 29 designated as Judy Caravella Day

PROCLAMATION from Fred Camillo, First Selectman 

WHEREAS, Judith Margaret Ann Blakey Caravella will be honored by friends and relatives on the occasion of her 90th birthday on January 29th, 2023; and

WHEREAS, Judy Caravella was born in Southhampton...

January 30 designated as William J. Marr Day

PROCLAMATION from Fred Camillo, First Selectman 

WHEREAS, William J. Marr began working with the Town of Greenwich Department of Public Works on January 3, 1983; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Marr, in his position as Building Official of the Building Inspection...

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide

Important Park Pass Policy Update

The Department of Parks and Recreation is working to make access to the Town of Greenwich’s beaches, facilities and parks simpler with its new OnePass system.

Instead of having multiple passes for different town facilities, OnePass is an all-in-one pass th...

JAN 20: Community Connections from Fred

The new year is only a few weeks old but things are certainly already moving here in town and we are about to enter into a critical phase of setting priorities and spending for the year ahead.

On Tuesday, Jan. 24 I will be presenting my proposed 2023-24

JAN 13: Community Connections from Fred

I certainly hope everyone’s 2023 is off to a good start and while today may be Friday the 13th, let’s make this a good one free of bad luck and with a positive outlook for the year ahead. On Monday, Town Hall will be closed to mark Martin Luther ...

Community Connections from Fred

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DEC 30: Community Connections from Fred

Greetings neighbors and friends, We hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and Hanukkah and that the holiday season has been a time of family, friendship, and wonderful memories. This is our last community newsletter of 2022 and we hope everyone...

December 30 designated as Victoria Gabriele Day

PROCLAMATION from Fred Camillo, First Selectman 

WHEREAS, Victoria Gabriele began working for the Town of Greenwich in 1993; and

WHEREAS, Vickie worked for the Board of Education from 1993 to 2011 where she held many positions; and

WHEREAS, Vickie w...

January designated as Healthy Eating Month

PROCLAMATION from Fred Camillo, First Selectman 

WHEREAS, Greenwich Island Fin Poke provides healthy, fresh cuisine in the form of Hawaiian Poke Bowls to the community; and

WHEREAS, Greenwich Island Fin Poke is committed to elevating nutritional op...

January 5 designated as Freccia Brothers Garage Day

PROCLAMATION from Fred Camillo, First Selectman 

WHEREAS, Freccia Brothers Garage is celebrating its centennial year right here in the heart of Greenwich and has been part of our town since the days of horse drawn carriages; and

WHEREAS, Freccia Br...

January 9 designated as Religious Freedom Day

PROCLAMATION from Fred Camillo, First Selectman 

WHEREAS, Religious Freedom was the first among rights guaranteed by the United States Constitution to protect all people to think, express and act upon what they deeply believe as long as they do no...

DEC 23: Community Connections from Fred

Greetings friends and neighbors,

We hope that everyone who celebrates is having a very Happy Hanukkah and we want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas this weekend. Please take time to be close to your friends and loved ones and celebrate the holidays d...

Winter Storm Advisory Report

GREENWICH, CT – With a concerning drop in temperatures forecast for the Christmas holiday weekend, Greenwich is advising residents to be cautious.

Due to the Christmas holiday, warming center opportunities will be limited in the Town of Greenwich....

DEC 16: Community Connections from Fred

Greetings friends and neighbors,

We're pleased to announce that through the efforts of our community members, Greenwich has received a certificate of recognition for participation in the Sustainable Fairfield County Working Group. Aleksandra Moch ...

December 19 designated as Greenwich High School Boys Varsity Golf Team Day

PROCLAMATION from Fred Camillo, First Selectman 

WHEREAS, The Greenwich High School Boys Varsity Golf Team has been in existence for more than 75 years; and

WHEREAS, Coach Jeffrey Santilli has been the head coach since 2000; and

WHEREAS, In 2022 the...

December 15 designated as Katie DeLuca Day

PROCLAMATION from Fred Camillo, First Selectman 

WHEREAS, During her eight years as Town Planner, Katie DeLuca, has dramatically improved operations, streamlined work processes, created a collaborative and inclusive work environment of mutual resp...

December 16 designated as Fred Tuck Day

PROCLAMATION from Fred Camillo, First Selectman 

WHEREAS, Fred Tuck has improved the Milbrook Community by overseeing the design and development of the new West Brother Bridge; and

WHEREAS, Fred has overseen the road system repaving project, improv...

DEC 9: Community Connections from Fred

Photo courtesy of The Nathaniel Witherell

Greetings friends and neighbors

On December 15, 2022, there will be a virtual public hearing to get input on the future of The Nathaniel Witherell. The Nathaniel Witherell Board of Directors is con...

December 8 designated as Greenwich High School Varsity Boys Soccer Day

PROCLAMATION from Fred Camillo, First Selectman 

WHEREAS, The Greenwich High School Boys Varsity Soccer Team competed in, and won the 2022 CIAC LL Championship Final vs. William Hall on Saturday, November 19^th, at the Hartford Athletic Stadium in ...

DEC 2: Community Connections from Fred

Photo credit: Energy Assistance Information Meeting on GCTV

Greetings friends and neighbors  Last week, I hosted an informational forum at Town Hall with Greenwich Communities Chairman Sam Romeo, Department of Human Services Director Deme...

NOV 23: Community Connections from Fred

Photo credit: Greenwich Community Projects Fund

Greetings friends and neighbors

I’d like to wish all our Town employees, volunteers, and residents a very happy Thanksgiving. We have an awful lot to be thankful for here in Town and a lot ...

November 26 designated as Small Business Saturday

PROCLAMATION from Fred Camillo, First Selectman 

WHEREAS, The government of Greenwich, CT, celebrates our local small businesses and the contributions they make to our local economy and community; and

WHEREAS, According to the United States Small B...

November 29 designated as Pat Sesto Day

PROCLAMATION from Fred Camillo, First Selectman 

WHEREAS, Pat Sesto has brought a wealth of knowledge and more than 27 years of consultative and regulatory experience to the Town of Greenwich; and

WHEREAS, In 2018, Pat stepped in as Direct...

November 30 designated as Assistant Chief Brian Koczak Day

PROCLAMATION from Fred Camillo, First Selectman 

WHEREAS, Assistant Chief Brian Koczak began his firefighting career with the North Madison, CT Volunteer Fire Department in 1991. He was appointed to the Greenwich Fire Department on February 28, 19...

December 2022 designated as Splurge Local Month

PROCLAMATION from Fred Camillo, First Selectman 

WHEREAS, SPLURGE Gifts is celebrating 15 years in the Town of Greenwich; and

WHEREAS, SPLURGE Gifts plays an integral role in the local shopping landscape of Greenwich; and

WHEREAS, SPLURGE Gifts cons...

December 1 designated as Barbara Ormerod-Glynn Day

PROCLAMATION from Fred Camillo, First Selectman 

WHEREAS, Barbara Ormerod-Glynn has provided exceptional leadership at the Greenwich Library for more than twenty years. First, serving as the library’s manager of resources management for ...

December 6 designated as Greenwich Magazine Day

PROCLAMATION from Fred Camillo, First Selectman 

WHEREAS, Greenwich Magazine is celebrating its 75th Anniversary today, December 6, 2022; and

WHEREAS, The Town of Greenwich recognizes the Moffly family and Greenwich Magazine for their decades of co...

NOV 18: Community Connections from Fred

Photo courtesy of Icy Frantz 

Greetings friends and neighbors   Last Sunday, our community came together at the Arch Street Teen Center to support the town's first-ever vigil for mental health and addiction awareness. A ...

November 11: Community Connections from Fred

Greeting friends and neighbors   “Veterans know better than anyone else the price of freedom, for they have suffered the scars of war. We can offer them no better tribute than to protect what they have won for us.&...

November 4: Community Connections from Fred

Photo credit: Angie Kaether.

Congratulations to Executive Assistant Barb Heins for being named Employee of the Month for November. First Selectman Fred Camillo presented her with a certificate on November 3.  He also issued a proclamation designat...

November 3 designated as Barbara Heins Day

PROCLAMATION from Fred Camillo, First Selectman 

WHEREAS, Greenwich Resident, Barbara Heins is a well-respected and accomplished journalist with more than 35 years of experience. She is a two-time Pulitzer Prize-nominated journalist and recipient ...

November 4 designated as Deputy Chief Thomas Zack Day

PROCLAMATION from Fred Camillo, First Selectman 

WHEREAS, Tom started his firefighting career in 1989 when he joined the Sound Beach Volunteer Fire Department. Tom graduated from Greenwich High School in 1990. Tom attended Mercy College and Gradua...

October 28: Community Connections from Fred

 Greetings Greenwich friends and neighbors.

Congratulations are in order for several of our Town employees. On Monday, October 24, I awarded certificates to the graduates for the 2019-2020 and 2021-2022 Leadership Institutes conducted by...

October 21: Community Connections from Fred

Photo credit: Barb Heins.

First Selectman Fred Camillo with newly-appointed Parking Enforcement Officer Larry Chiaramonte, Parking Enforcement Supervisor Angela Giordano and Deputy Chief Kraig Gray, director of parking services.

Greetings Greenwich friends ...

October 25 designated as Jill Curran Day

PROCLAMATION from Fred Camillo, First Selectman 

WHEREAS, Jill Curran has been a long-time resident of Greenwich; and

WHEREAS, Jill Curran is the treasured mother of her daughter, Bonnie, and was happily married to Bob for many years; and

WHEREAS, J...

October 27 designated as Fernando F. de Arango Day

PROCLAMATION from Fred Camillo, First Selectman 

WHEREAS, Fernando F. de Arango, affectionately known as “Fred” was born on the island nation of Cuba on February 3, 1952; and

WHEREAS, Fred emigrated to the U.S. in 1960, to escap...

October 28 designated as Dan Warzoha Day

PROCLAMATION from Fred Camillo, First Selectman 

WHEREAS, Daniel Stephen Warzoha grew up in the Glenville section of Greenwich where he was a longtime resident. He served as district chief of the Glenville Volunteer Fire Company, of which he was a...

November 1 designated as Lisa Grace LaRusso Day

PROCLAMATION from Fred Camillo, First Selectman 

WHEREAS, Lisa Grace LaRusso has been a lifelong resident of Greenwich; and

WHEREAS, She has represented Special Olympics Team Greenwich since 1978 - 43 years of swimming, skating, track and golf; and...

November 1, 2022 designated as Go The Extra Mile Day

PROCLAMATION from Fred Camillo, First Selectman 

WHEREAS, Greenwich, Connecticut is a community which acknowledges that a special vibrancy exists within the entire community when its individual citizens collectively “go the extr...

October 14: Community Connections from Fred

Greetings Greenwich friends and neighbors.  This week our state was witness to the tragic and senseless murders of two police officers and the wounding of a third – all in the line of duty. Bristol Police Sgt. Dustin ...

October 21 designated as Neighbor To Neighbor Day

PROCLAMATION from Fred Camillo, First Selectman 

WHEREAS, The mission of Neighbor to Neighbor is to improve the lives of residents in need throughout the Greenwich area and strengthen our community by creating access to food, clothing, and basic l...

October 7: Community Connections from Fred

Photo by Lenore Caserta.

The official groundbreaking for the Cohen Eastern Greenwich Civic Center on Friday, October 7.

Greetings Greenwich friends and neighbors.

We did it! After years of discussion and planning we broke ground for the C...

October 10 designated as Dr. Anthony A. Alleva Day

PROCLAMATION from Fred Camillo, First Selectman 

WHEREAS, Dr. Anthony A. Alleva is an internal medicine physician who provides high-quality care to his patients; and

WHEREAS, He earned his medical degree from State University of New York Downstate ...

SEPT 30: Community Connections from Fred

Contributed photo.

Artist Rachel Burgess, whose work is on display in the Flinn Gallery’s Atmospheric Moments exhibit, will give an artist talk on her work of monotype landscapes at 1 p.m. tomorrow, Saturday, October 1. The gallery is located on ...

October 13 designated as RMA Founders' Day

PROCLAMATION from Fred Camillo, First Selectman 

WHEREAS, The Retired Men’s Association was founded on October 13, 1954 by a group of senior men dedicated to fellowship, volunteerism and public service; and

WHEREAS, For 68 years, RMA memb...

September 30 designated as Rare Cancer Awareness Day

PROCLAMATION from Fred Camillo, First Selectman 

WHEREAS, Nearly 13%, or one in every eight of all cancers diagnosed in adults are rare, and every child diagnosed with cancer is rare; and

WHEREAS, About 208,000 rare cancers will be diagnosed in adu...

October 2022 designated as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

PROCLAMATION from Fred Camillo, First Selectman 

WHEREAS, October 2022 is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month; and

WHEREAS, The Breast Cancer Alliance flag will be raised over Greenwich Town Hall from October 3rd until the 31st to celebr...

October 2022 designated as Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month

PROCLAMATION from Fred Camillo, First Selectman 

WHEREAS, Domestic violence is prevalent in every community and affects all people regardless of age, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, gender, race, religion, or nationality; and

WH...

October 2 designated as Cos Cob Volunteer Fire Company Day

PROCLAMATION from Fred Camillo, First Selectman 

WHEREAS, The Cos Cob Volunteer Fire Company is comprised of members of the families of the community we serve; and

WHEREAS, The Cos Cob Volunteer Fire Company has been able to provide the state of th...

SEPT 23 Community Connections from Fred

Photo credit: Tom Henell

Greetings Greenwich friends and neighbors.

The autumnal equinox arrived in full force this week – bringing some much-needed rain and welcome cooler temperatures.

However, that seasonal change doesn’t mean that mosquitoes an...

SEPT 16: Community Connections from Fred

Photo credit: Barb Heins.

The flag of Mexico was raised at Town Hall in commemoration of Mexican Independence Day on Friday, September 16.

Greetings Greenwich friends and neighbors.

As summer begins to wind down and the days get shorter, there cert...

September 17 designated as Constitution Day

PROCLAMATION from Fred Camillo, First Selectman 

WHEREAS, It is a privilege and duty of the American people to commemorate the Two Hundred and Thirty-Fifth Anniversary of the drafting of the Constitution of the United States of America with approp...

September 19 designated as Bea Crumbine Day

PROCLAMATION from Fred Camillo, First Selectman 

WHEREAS, Beatrice, affectionately known as Bea, has lived in the Town of Greenwich since 1981 and since then has given her time, effort, energy, expertise and spirit to enhance our community; and

WHE...

September 20 designated as Debbie Katz Shapiro Day

PROCLAMATION from Fred Camillo, First Selectman 

WHEREAS, Debbie Katz Shapiro has been a social worker for 40 years providing clinical counseling, advocacy, education, administration and program development; and

WHEREAS, In 1995, Debbie was awarded...

September 26 designated as Diaper Need Awareness Day

PROCLAMATION from Fred Camillo, First Selectman 

WHEREAS, Diaper need, the condition of not having a sufficient supply of clean diapers to keep babies and toddlers clean, dry, and healthy, can adversely affect the health and well-being of babies, ...

SEPT 9: Community Connections from Fred

Town of Greenwich website: www.greenwichct.gov on Sept 9, 2022 

Greetings friends and neighbors: 

This week, I’d like to remind residents that there are many ways to stay informed and get reminders about board...

Sept 2: Community Connections from Fred

Dana's Angels Research Trust (DART) at Greenwich Point Beach: Contributed photo

Greetings Greenwich friends and neighbors.

As we go into Labor Day weekend, let’s remember to celebrate the contribution of American workers. Town Ha...

September 2022 designated as National Suicide Prevention Month

PROCLAMATION from Fred Camillo, First Selectman 

WHEREAS, Suicide remains the 12^th leading cause of death in the United States and the 3^rd leading cause of death among individuals between the ages of 10 to 19; and

WHEREAS, In 2020 over 45,...

AUG 26: Community Connections from Fred

Photo courtesy of School Transportation News.

Greetings Greenwich friends and neighbors.

It’s that time of year as summer winds down and the days get shorter. It’s back to school. Greenwich Public Schools are gradually returning to the classroom next week, ...

August 19: Community Connections from Fred

Contributed photo.

The Byram Park pool.

Greetings Greenwich friends and neighbors.

The Department of Parks and Recreation would like to hear from our community. The department has launched a brief survey regarding the Town’s upcoming annual Capital...

August 12: Community Connections from Fred

Contributed photo. The Greenwich 12U All Stars following the win that qualified the team to play in the semi-finals of the Cal Ripken Major World Series this week.

Greetings Greenwich friends and neighbors.

Congratulations to the Greenwi...

August 15 designated as Michael Basham Day

PROCLAMATION from Fred Camillo, First Selectman 

WHEREAS, Michael Basham has served the Town of Greenwich diligently including two terms as a member of the Representative Town Meeting from District 2; and

WHEREAS, Mike had significant succ...

August 5: Community Connections from Fred

Photo courtesy of Westchester County.

We have arranged for Westchester County officials to hold a community forum about the pending update of the Westchester County Airport Master Plan. We hope that you mark the calendar to join the discussion on what is o...

July 29: Community Connections from Fred

Photo credit: Greenwich Fire Department.

Greetings Greenwich friends and neighbors.

Congratulations and best wishes to four of Greenwich’s bravest.

On Thursday, Lt. Charles Teichert (31 years of service), and Firefighters Victor Eimicke (36 years o...

July 22: Community Connections from Fred

Greetings Greenwich friends and neighbors.

Mother Nature certainly isn’t disappointing us with the hazy, hot and humid conditions this week. With the forecast of this oppressive heat wave continuing through Monday, I hope that residents who need ...

July 26, 2022 designated as Americans with Disabilities Day

PROCLAMATION from Fred Camillo, First Selectman 

WHEREAS, On July 26, 1990, President George H.W. Bush signed into law the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to ensure the civil rights of people with disabilities; and

WHEREAS, ...

July 29 designated as Lieutenant Patrick "Zinger" Gordiski Day

PROCLAMATION from Fred Camillo, First Selectman 

WHEREAS, Patrick "Zinger" Gordiski started his firefighting career in the Port Chester Fire Department in Brooksville Engine Co. 5 on April 2, 1967. He was hired by the Greenwich Fire Depa...

July 19: First Selectman Camillo’s statement on downtown attempted mugging

The recent incident on Greenwich Avenue, described in the GPD statement below, is a reminder that even though Greenwich recently was rated as one of the safest towns in Connecticut, we are not immune to being a target for thieves and criminal activity.&am...

July 18: Community Connections from Fred / Heat Advisory

 Credit: State of Connecticut

The heat index and forecast for this week from the state of Connecticut. 

Greetings Greenwich friends and neighbors. With the onset of an extended heat wave this week, I have announced the opening of ...

July 15: Community Connections from Fred

Photo by Barb Heins.

As part of National Parks & Recreation Month, a proclamation was presented to our Parks & Recreation Department leadership this week. From left, Griff Harris Golf Operations Manager Steve Pyo, Assistant P&R Director Blaize ...

July 14 designated as Bastille Day

PROCLAMATION from Fred Camillo, First Selectman 

WHEREAS, France was the first power to ally itself in 1778 with the newly born United States of America, and contributed to its independence with financial and military support during the American R...

July 17 designated as "Greenwich Founders Day"

PROCLAMATION from Fred Camillo, First Selectman 

WHEREAS, On July 18, 1640, Watertown, Massachusetts neighbors Robert Feake and Daniel Patrick jointly purchased land in Old Greenwich from the local Munsee Indians; and

WHEREAS, The Munsee agreed to ...

July 18 designated as Anne Becker Egbert Youth Conservation Program Founder Day

PROCLAMATION from Fred Camillo, First Selectman 

WHEREAS, Anne Egbert founded the Greenwich Youth Conservation program in 1978; and

WHEREAS, Since the Greenwich Youth Conservation Program was founded, it has offered more than 3,500 Greenwich teens ...

July 8: Community Connections from Fred

 Contributed photo.

Greetings Greenwich friends and neighbors.

Go Thunder Red! Please join me in wishing the OGRCC Thunder Red baseball team a successful run at the 2022 World Series being held in Cooperstown, NY – the birthplac...

July 11 designated as Parks and Recreation Day

PROCLAMATION from Fred Camillo, First Selectman 

WHEREAS, The Department of Parks and Recreation is an integral part of the Greenwich community, promoting health and wellness, and improving our physical and mental health; and

WHEREAS, Parks and Rec...

Greenwich July 2nd Fireworks Cancelled Due to Forecast

The Greenwich Department of Parks and Recreation held a joint meeting this morning with the Office of the First Selectman, Greenwich Police, Greenwich Fire, and the Town’s Emergency Manager to review the weather forecast for tomorrow and make a ...

June 30 designated as Chief Joe Ferretti Day

PROCLAMATION from Fred Camillo, First Selectman 

WHEREAS, Joe Ferretti served the Milbrook Community for 12 years as The Milbrook Owners Association Chief of Security beginning May 10th, 2010; and

WHEREAS, Joe answered the call and has been a true ...

July 1 designated as Robert Joseph Capazzo Day

PROCLAMATION from Fred Camillo, First Selectman 

WHEREAS, Robert Joseph Capazzo, Bob as we know him, has earned the Greenwich Sentinel Foundation award joining the ranks of Sentinels Jim Heavey, Jim Lemler, Susan Wohlforth, James McArdle, Pamela P...

June 29 designated as Thomas M. "TK" Keegan Day

PROCLAMATION from Fred Camillo, First Selectman 

WHEREAS, We are here today to express special recognition to Thomas M.”TK” Keegan and to honor him for his distinguished 45-year career with the Greenwich Police Department; and

WHEREAS, TK began his...

June 24: Community Connections from Fred

Greetings Greenwich friends and neighbors.

Congratulations graduates!

The Greenwich High School commencement on Thursday evening certainly was a welcome return to post-COVID normalcy. It was a wonderful ceremony celebrating the accomplishments of our 682 hi...

June 22 designated as Greenwich High School Class of 2022 Avid Day

PROCLAMATION from Fred Camillo, First Selectman 

WHEREAS, The Greenwich Alliance for Education was founded in 2006 as a partner with the Greenwich Public Schools, to drive innovation, opportunity and access in learning to empower all students to a...

Juneteenth Celebration in Greenwich

June designated as Pride Month

PROCLAMATION from Fred Camillo, First Selectman 

WHEREAS, the Town of Greenwich proudly supports the rights of every citizen to experience equality and freedom from discrimination; and

WHEREAS, all people regardless of age, gender identify, race, c...

June 17: Community Connections from Fred

Contributed photo.

A diamondback turtle - they're making a comeback at Greenwich Point Park.

Greetings Greenwich friends and neighbors.

Remembering First Selectman Rebecca Breed

It is with great sadness that we honor the memory of...

June 14 designated as Flag Day

PROCLAMATION from Fred Camillo, First Selectman 

WHEREAS, On June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress passed a resolution adopting a flag for our new Nation - the United States of America with the resolution specifying 13 alternating red and white ...

June 10: Community Connections from Fred

Firefighter Kevin Coyner helps a Japanese School student try on turn-out gear.

Photo: Barb Heins.

Greetings Greenwich friends and neighbors.

Students learn about Greenwich firefighting

This week marked another return to some pre-COVID normalcy. The ...

June 3: Community Connections from Fred

Photo via Pexels.com.

Greetings Greenwich friends and neighbors.

Help minimize the noise

The warmer weather is now allowing us to open our windows and let in Mother Nature. Nothing beats the fresh air blowing inside our homes – except for...

June 2 designated as National Gun Violence Awareness Day

PROCLAMATION from Fred Camillo, First Selectman 

WHEREAS, violence prevention is a core function of a civil society and everyone’s desire is to live in a safe, healthy, hopeful, and free community; and

WHEREAS, in 2021, there were 238 gun...

May 27: Community Connections from Fred

Contributed photo.

Greetings Greenwich friends and neighbors.

Greenwich’s Memorial Day weekend is filled with many events to honor our veterans who so honorably answered the call to duty.

This weekend we shall also honor the memories of the 10 vict...

Ride-A-Bike Week was a rolling success

The recent Ride-A-Bike Week garnered a lot of attention from website visitors, its announcement the second-most viewed news item in the last month.

First Selectman Fred Camillo proclaimed the week of May 1-7, 2022 Ride a Bike Week in Greenwich, to raise aw...

May 26 designated as D. Gifford Reed Day

PROCLAMATION from Fred Camillo, First Selectman 

WHEREAS, D. Gifford Reed (Giff) has served as a member of the Greenwich Lions Club for more than 60 years; and

WHEREAS, Giff Reed has been an extraordinary Lion serving our community with unswerving ...

June 13 designated as Whitby Wildcat Day

PROCLAMATION from Fred Camillo, First Selectman 

WHEREAS, Deepa Javeri has successfully led the Whitby School as Board Chair for three years and is leaving Whitby School better than she found it; and

WHEREAS, Deepa has made lasting contributions to...

Memorial Day 2022 Events

MEMORIAL DAY 2022 Events

MAY 28

• 10:30 a.m. Cos Cob VFW 10112 wreath ceremony. Strickland Road war memorial, across from the Greenwich Historical Society.

MAY 29

• 2 p.m. Byram Veterans Association annual parade and ceremony. (Starts at the Vets clubho...

May 20: Community Connections from Fred

Contributed photo.

The invasive weed garlic mustard is the focus of a park cleanup this weekend.

Greetings Greenwich friends and neighbors.

Weeding out garlic mustard

Join the Friends of Pomerance, Pinetum & Tuchman Park – in...

May 21-27 designated as North American Safe Boating Week

PROCLAMATION from Fred Camillo, First Selectman 

WHEREAS, Approximately 800 people die each year in boating-related accidents in the U.S.; nearly 80% of these fatalities are caused by drowning; and

WHEREAS, The vast majority of th...

May 13: Community Connections from Fred

Photo credit: Courtesy of Flinn Gallery.

The Akinori Matsumoto sound and shadow exhibition at the Flinn Gallery at Greenwich Library.

Greetings Greenwich friends and neighbors.

Seven Greenwich businesses have been selected to participate in a new program for...

May 13 designated as Horizons at Brunswick School Awareness and Giving Day

PROCLAMATION from Fred Camillo, First Selectman 

WHEREAS, Horizons at Brunswick School, an academic and enrichment program serving 130 Greenwich Public School boys from limited financial means, aims to improve the academic outcome of its ...

May 15-21 designated as National Public Works Week

PROCLAMATION from Fred Camillo, First Selectman 

WHEREAS, The Department of Public Works was established on January 1,1940; and

WHEREAS, The Department's functions are distributed across six divisions: Engineering, Highwa...

May 6: Community Connections from Fred

Photo credit: Greenwich Prevention Council.

The Greenwich Prevention Council and Arch Street will be hosting a special event for teens and their families about substance misuse and mental health challenges.

Greetings Greenwich friends and neighbors.

The mont...

Setting the Record Straight on the Proposed Greenwich Avenue Improvements

Op-ed from First Selectman Fred Camillo

Setting the Record Straight on the Proposed Greenwich Avenue Improvements

May 6, 2022 - I want to address the recent misinformation regarding the proposed Greenwich Avenue intersection improvement project that the Rep...

May 5 designated as National Day of Prayer

PROCLAMATION from Fred Camillo, First Selectman 

WHEREAS, The National Day of Prayer is an American tradition first proclaimed by the Continental Congress in 1779; and

WHEREAS, The Declaration of Independence, our first statement as Americ...

May 6 designated as Law Day

PROCLAMATION from Fred Camillo, First Selectman 

WHEREAS, The Rule of Law is a fundamental concept undergirding justice, freedom, and representative government; and

WHEREAS, The Rule has been a guiding ideal of constitutional gove...

May designated as Mental Health Awareness Month

PROCLAMATION from Fred Camillo, First Selectman 

WHEREAS, The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated stress, trauma, anxiety, depression, and substance use creating an unprecedented mental health crisis across our country; and

WHEREAS, Anxiety was ...

May 12- December 31 designated as Discover Greenwich 90th Anniversary Celebration

PROCLAMATION from Fred Camillo, First Selectman 

WHEREAS, Today, May 12 through December 31, 2022 will be declared ‘Discover Greenwich 90th Anniversary Celebration’; and

WHEREAS, Greenwich Historical Society re...

April 29: Community Connections from Fred

Photo credit: Contributed photo

Greetings Greenwich friends and neighbors.

Time for spring cleaning

There are plenty of cleanup events planned in the coming days and weeks including the Live Like Luke cleanup at Greenwich Point tomorrow.

Spring clea...

May 1-7 Greenwich Ride-A-Bike-Week

For Immediate Release

GREENWICH, CT – First Selectman Fred Camillo has proclaimed the week of May 1-7, 2022 Ride a Bike Week in Greenwich, to raise awareness about the convenience, fun and health benefits of two-wheeled transportation a...

April 22: Community Connections from Fred

Photo credit: Contributed photo

Greetings Greenwich friends and neighbors.

“Volunteering is the ultimate exercise in democracy. You vote in elections once a year, but when you volunteer, you vote every day about the kind of community you want to l...

April 25 designated as Josie Monroe Day

PROCLAMATION from Fred Camillo, First Selectman 

WHEREAS, Longevity of life is a blessing for an individual and for a community which benefits from the knowledge, creativity, and experiences this individual brings to all; and

WHEREAS, The Town of G...

April 22 designated as Earth Day

PROCLAMATION from Fred Camillo, First Selectman 

WHEREAS, A national Earth Day was established in 1970 to focus attention on the importance of our environment; and

WHEREAS, Earth Day was created to increase awareness of how fragil...

April 27 designated as Greenwich Arbor Day

PROCLAMATION from Fred Camillo, First Selectman 

WHEREAS, In 1872 J. Sterling Morton proposed to the Nebraska Board of Agriculture that a special day be set aside for the planting of trees; and

WHEREAS, This holiday, called Arbor ...

April 29 designated as Stand Against Racism Day

PROCLAMATION from Fred Camillo, First Selectman 

WHEREAS, The Town of Greenwich, Connecticut proudly supports YWCA Greenwich in recognition of Stand Against Racism; and

WHEREAS, Stand Against Racism is a signature campaign of YWCA USA to r...

April 30 designated as National Therapy Animal Day

PROCLAMATION from Fred Camillo, First Selectman 

WHEREAS, Pet Partners has designated April 30 as National Therapy Animal Day; and

WHEREAS, Pet Partners therapy animal teams in the Town of Greenwich play an essential role in improving human health ...

May 1-7 designated as Greenwich Ride-A-Bike-Week

PROCLAMATION from Fred Camillo, First Selectman 

WHEREAS, May is our national bicycling month. On May 1 our country celebrates Ride-a-Bike Day and on May 4 Bike & Roll-to-School Day; and

WHEREAS, A Global Cycle Day is celebrat...

May 2 designated as Ed Fox Day

PROCLAMATION from Fred Camillo, First Selectman 

WHEREAS, Ed Fox served his country in the Navy for six years in Vietnam and on May 2,1972 twenty-nine-year-old Ed Fox joined the East Port Chester Volunteer Fire Department as a probationary fireman...

April 13: Community Connections from Fred

Photo credit: Contributed photo

Greetings Greenwich friends and neighbors.

When you dial 911 in Greenwich, the Public Safety Dispatchers are the first line emergency responders to take your call. This week is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week an...

April 8: Community Connections from Fred

Photo credit: Trip Advisor

Greetings Greenwich friends and neighbors.

Grassroots efforts certainly do pay off. I want to thank our residents who collaboratively worked with our state legislative delegation and our Department of Public Works staff to convinc...

First Selectman Camillo issues update on 1-95 project

First Selectman Fred Camillo is pleased to announce that the state Department of Transportation is withdrawing its plan for the refurbishment of the 1-95 corridor from Exit 2 to Exit 6.

"Governor Lamont has informed me that he has directed the DOT to ...

April 1: Community Connections from Fred

Greetings Greenwich friends and neighbors.

Our Department of Public Works has marked the successful completion of a complex multi-year project that began back in 2011 – the replacement of almost all the Old Greenwich Common Force Main.

This critic...

April 12 designated as Education and Sharing Day

PROCLAMATION from Fred Camillo, First Selectman 

WHEREAS, A quality education is one of the significant foundations for the continuing success of our state, our country, and our society at large; and in the town of Greenwich we strive for...

2021 Resident Satisfaction Survey Results

PRESS RELEASE

2021 Greenwich Resident Satisfaction Survey Results

GREENWICH, CT – Improvement to the level of and quality of services the Town of Greenwich provides its residents continues to be a top priority of First Selectma...

March 26 designated as Nancy Spezzano Day

PROCLAMATION from Fred Camillo, First Selectman 

WHEREAS, Nancy Phyllis DePreta Spezzano was born on Sunday, March 26^th, 1922 in Stamford to Giuseppe (Joseph) DePreta and Maria Pia DePreta, both immigrants from the small hillside town of Settefrat...

Greenwich Snow Emergency to be Lifted

JANUARY 30, 2022

GREENWICH, CT. – The Greenwich Board of Selectmen has voted to lift the snow emergency imposed for the weekend Nor’easter that dropped about 8 inches snow across Town.

At a special meeting Sunday afternoon, January 30, t...

Additional COVID test kit distribution for Greenwich residents announced

GREENWICH, CT – Greenwich First Selectman Fred Camillo has announced plans for a second distribution of COVID-19 home test kits for residents.

The Town has received an additional allocation from the State of Connecticut.  The kits will b...

Snow storm impact on Greenwich operations

Dear Greenwich friends and neighbors,

The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory, effective at midnight tonight, Thursday, January 6, and continuing until noon tomorrow, Friday, January 7.  

According to the National Weather ...

UPDATED: Greenwich COVID test kit distribution plan

GREENWICH, CT – Greenwich First Selectman Fred Camillo has announced plans for the first phase to distribute approximately 6,000 COVID test kits to residents. 

The number of available kits is significantly less than the 16,020 tests the ...

Greenwich COVID test kit distribution

UPDATED MON JANUARY 3, 2022

Greenwich COVID test kit distribution plan

First Selectman Camillo announces update to face mask requirement

With the number of residents contracting COVID-19 continuing to rise on a daily basis, First Selectman Fred Camillo announced that visitors to and employees at all Town facilities, including Town Hall, will be required to wear face masks. 

The req...

American Rescue Plan Funding Opportunities for Nonprofit Organizations

For Immediate Release: November 30, 2021

This morning the Town released a RFP for nonprofits to submit proposals to respond to the public health emergency or its negative economic impact due to COVID-19 pandemic.

The RFP will be funded from a portion of the...

October 26th - Storm Update

Credit: Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection. A map of the expected storm track which will arrive in Connecticut tonight and continue into Wednesday. 

Greetings Greenwich friends and neighbors.

The powerful Nor’easter ty...

Easing Restrictions at Town Hall

For Immediate Release: November 5, 2021

GREENWICH, CT – Beginning Monday, November 8, 2021, visitors and employees at Town Hall will no longer be required to wear a face mask. All social distancing requirements will be eliminated. Individuals are...

Sept 17: Community Connections from Fred

Newly-appointed head golf pro Patrick Massi Jr., right, with First Selectman Fred Camillo.

Greetings Greenwich friends and neighbors.

I’m pleased to announce the selection of Patrick Massi Jr. as the Head Golf Professional at the Griffith E. Harri...

Sept 10: Community Connections from Fred

Water-soaked possession waiting for disposal on Mallard Drive in Greenwich, CT on September 10, 2021.

Greetings Greenwich friends and neighbors.

The remnants of Hurricane Ida passed through our area last week and left about eight inches of rain wi...

Emergency Declaration as a result of Tropical Storm Ida

RESOLUTION OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE TOWN OF GREENWICH DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AS A RESULT OF TROPICAL STORM IDA

WHEREAS, under Connecticut General Statute section 28-8a, the Chief Executive Officer of a municipality in which a major d...

FEMA offers Public Assistance in declared disaster areas for wide range of affected people

FEMA offers Public Assistance (PA) funds for individuals, homeowners, renters, business owners in declared disaster areas. Read the Greenwich Emergency Declaration as a result of Tropical Storm Ida.

Click the individual links below for respective offering...

Sept. 3: Community Connections from Fred

Route 1 is one of many flooded and blocked roads that caused school and other closures throughout Greenwich on September 2, 2021. 

Greetings Greenwich friends and neighbors.

This week saw the start of school and a historic rain event in Greenwich. ...

August 27: Community Connections from Fred

Remediation work on the Greenwich High School fields is ongoing Monday through Saturday to keep the project moving forward as quickly as possible. Photo Credit: Greenwich Public Works 

Greetings Greenwich friends and neighbors.

COVID upda...

Hurricane Henri Storm Impact

PRESS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Saturday, August 21, 2021

Hurricane Henri is expected to arrive in Connecticut early Sunday. The track of the hurricane – as of Saturday afternoon – puts landfall further west along the Con...

Greenwich First Selectman announces changes in mask, vaccination protocols

First Selectman Fred Camillo issued an order Friday, August 20 regarding universal masking in an attempt to mitigate the spread of the highly contagious delta variant of the COVID-19 virus.

“I believe it is a small inconvenience to make this mino...

AUG 20: Community Connections from Fred Camillo

A map of the expected storm surge from Tropical Storm Henri which will arrive in Connecticut this weekend.

Greetings Greenwich friends and neighbors.As the delta variant of the COVID-19 virus continues to spread unabated, I have issued an order t...

August 13: Community Connections from Fred Camillo

A yellow tiger swallowtail butterfly gathers nectar from a butterfly bush outside Town Hall.  Photo by Barb Heins.

Greetings Greenwich friends and neighbors.

Aug. 6: Community Newsletter from Fred Camillo

Greetings Greenwich friends and neighbors. 

As the spread of COVID-19 is seemingly relentless and unforgiving, the time has come to make some temporary changes in how we operate here in Town. Beginning Monday, Aug. 9, all visitors and Town employ...

July 30: Community Newsletter from Fred Camillo

Greetings Greenwich friends and neighbors.

It’s been several weeks since it was necessary for me to open my newsletter with COVID-19 news. Unfortunately, statistics in Greenwich mirror what is occurring around our state and the country &ndash...

July 23: Community Newsletter from Fred Camillo

This print by Jean Marc Bara of Greenwich is part of the Greenwich Art Society exhibit that's on view at the Greenwich Arts Council, 299 Greenwich Ave.

July16: Community Newsletter from Fred Camillo

Holly Hill Transfer Station Environmental Operations Manager Pat Collins organized a dedication ceremony Friday morning in memory of Doug Francefort who designed and managed the Book Shed at Holly Hill. Mr. Francefort passed away last year and the shed ha...

Community Newsletter from Fred Camillo: July 9

Greetings Greenwich friends and neighbors.

More than 5 inches of rain from tropical storm Elsa soaked the Town today. We were fortunate that the heavy winds that were forecast did not materialize.

Our first-responders have been doing yeoman’s work...

Community Connections From Fred

Greetings Greenwich friends and neighbors.

Community Connections From Fred: Fireworks Changes for July 3

Happy Birthday America!

I hope that you will join me this July 4^th as we celebrate America’s founding 245 years ago.

The annual Raise the Flag celebration returns to the steps of Town Hall at 9 a.m. Sunday – rain or shine. Every year, hu...

Community Connections from Fred Camillo: Permit Deadlines, Fourth of July...

Greetings Greenwich friends and neighbors.

Community Newsletter from Fred Camillo: Tax bills being mailed Monday, June 21

Starting July 1, the 2021-22 Holly Hill Resource Recovery Center permits will be required to use the dump. 

Greetings Greenwich friends and neighbors. 

Tax bills coming 

Tax Collector Heather Smeriglio has announced that ...

Greenwich Time: Selectmen plan neighborhood forums 'to hear people's concerns'

The Board of Selectmen is planning to do more direct outreach so members can hear directly from residents in different neighborhoods.

Last year, the board hosted a forum to hear from residents and merchants in downtown Greenwich about issues, including out...

June 4 Community Newsletter from Fred Camillo

Greetings Greenwich friends and neighbors,

The Sewer Division of the Department of Public Works will be rehabilitating a portion of the Old Greenwich Common Force Main. This work is one segment of the Old Greenwich Common Force Main and includes the replac...

Memorial Day Weekend Community Newsletter from Fred Camillo

Greetings Greenwich friends and neighbors.This weekend we will celebrate Memorial Day – a day with a history that dates back to the Civil War.  

It was General John A. Logan, the commander-in-chief of the Union veterans group that was kno...

Community Newsletter from Fred Camillo

Greetings Greenwich friends and neighbors.

There is some great news from the Department of Public Works for back country residents who live on Taconic Road and North Street.

At 4 p.m. today, the South Stanwich Road causeway was reopened ...

Town Hall Back Open for Operations - February 19, 2021

GREENWICH, CT. – Greenwich Town Hall will be open for regular business on Friday, February 19, 2021.

Please remember that offices are open to the public from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and by appointment from 1 to 3:30 p.m. 

Snow cleanup regulation...

First Selectman Makes Announcement on Town Hall Operations for February 18, 2021

GREENWICH, CT. – With a moderate winter storm forecast to begin early Thursday, February 18, 2021 and continue into Friday morning, February 19, 2021, First Selectman Fred Camillo has announced that Town Hall will be closed for regular business ...

Snow Emergency Lifted

GREENWICH, CT. – The Board of Selectmen approved the lifting of the snow emergency effective at 8 a.m. Monday, February 8. 

Snow depths averaged 7.5 inches around Town, according to Emergency Management Director Dan Warzoha.

Town Hall is ...

Greenwich Board of Selectmen Enact Snow Emergency

GREENWICH, CT. – With a forecast for another winter storm that is expected to begin in the early morning hours of Sunday, February 7, and continuing through the day, the Greenwich Board of Selectmen has imposed a snow emergency that will restric...

Snow Emergency and Town Hall Operations Updates

GREENWICH, CT. – The State of Emergency that First Selectman Fred Camillo declared on Monday, February 1, will expire at 6 p.m. Tuesday, February 2.

The Board of Selectmen approved the lifting of the snow emergency effective at 3 p.m. Tuesday, February 2.&...

First Selectman Declares State of Emergency; Town Hall Operations Update

GREENWICH, CT. – With the severe winter weather conditions forecasted to continue through tomorrow afternoon, Greenwich First Selectman Fred Camillo has declared a state of emergency for the Town.

This declaration enables Town departments to cont...

Greenwich Board of Selectmen Enact Snow Emergency

GREENWICH, CT. – In anticipation of the Nor’easter snowstorm that is expected to begin this evening, Sunday, January 31, and continuing through Tuesday, February 2, the Greenwich Board of Selectmen has imposed a snow emergenc...

Community Connections from Fred

Greetings Greenwich friends and neighbors. 

Congratulations and welcome to five new Greenwich Fire Department recruits. I had the pleasure of swearing in the new firefighters this week on the apparatus floor of Central Station.

Ryan Crook...

First Selectman Fred Camillo Makes Statement on Washington, DC Violence

One of the most honored traditions of our great Republic is the peaceful transition of power. What is transpiring today in our Nation's Capitol is disgraceful and against everything good that this nation has stood for more than 244 years.&nbs...

Update from First Selectman Fred Camillo on town's recovery from Tropical Storm Isaias

Good afternoon.  This is Greenwich First Selectman Fred Camillo with an update on our recovery from Tropical Storm Isaias. Your Town Departments have been working tirelessly to open roadways and make the community safe.  Immediately afte...

First Selectman Camillo: Young residents need to be vigilant about following Covid-19 guidelines

Click to hear an audio recording of this message

Good afternoon. 

This is First Selectman Fred Camillo with a message for our younger residents and their parents. 

Most of us have been smart and respectful in following the CDC guidelines of...

CT DEEP Commissioner Letter Supporting PAYT

Letter of Support for Greenwich PAYT Proposal from CT DEEP Commissioner:

February 19, 2020

Mr. Fred CamilloFirst SelectmanTown of Greenwich101 Field Point Rd.Greenwich, CT 06830

Dear First Selectman Camillo:

I was encouraged to see Greenwich’s decis...

Camillo sworn in as First Selectman

On a cold, snowy Sunday evening, the newest Board of Selectmen for the Town of Greenwich was sworn-in in front of a large crowd at the Boys and Girls Club of Greenwich.

First Selectman Fred Camillo, and Selectwomen Lauren Rabin and Jill Oberlander, each to...

November 29 designated as Despina K. Fassuliotis Day

PROCLAMATION from Peter J. Tesei, First Selectman 

WHEREAS, Despina K. Fassuliotis was born in Englewood, N.J., and raised in the Bronx, N.Y., where she graduated from Walton High School in 1946; and

WHEREAS, Despina graduated with a Bachelor of Ar...

November 26 designated as Grannick's Pharmacy Day

PROCLAMATION from Peter J. Tesei, First Selectman 

WHEREAS, Grannick's Pharmacy has long been a staple of the Greenwich community. It is the legacy of pharmacist and entrepreneur Irving Grannick, who was born in 1916 in New Haven. In the 1930s he ...

November 18 designated as Jill K. Oberlander Day

PROCLAMATION from Peter J. Tesei, First Selectman 

WHEREAS, Board of Estimate and Taxation members spend countless volunteer hours on behalf of the Town of Greenwich; and

WHEREAS, Time and effort, have been spent on the proper administration of the...

November 16 designated as Reverend Dr. Thomas L. Nins Day

PROCLAMATION from Peter J. Tesei, First Selectman 

WHEREAS, Rev. Dr. Thomas L. Nins has dedicated 20 years of faithful service as the Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church, Greenwich. During this time Rev. Nins earned the Doctorate of Ministry Deg...

Greenwich grows customer service improvements

As my office is assembling the final report for FY19 Community First Goals, I can’t help but reflect on the tremendous progress the Town has made on customer service. Upon entering office, the Town didn’t have a formal customer service training program an...

Greenwich ‘Parade of Champions’ Date Announced

GREENWICH, CT - Greenwich First Selectman Peter J. Tesei is pleased to announce that a date for a “Parade of Champions,” to honor the accomplishments of the Greenwich High School Cardinal athletic teams has been selected.

The Cardinal football team won the...

Town of Greenwich Hires Parking Services Consultant

GREENWICH, CT –  The Town of Greenwich has engaged an independent parking management consultant to review Town Parking Services operations.

The Chicago-based firm of SP Plus Corporation was the successful bidder selected by a seven-membe...

Greenwich Announces Decision on School Resource Officer Assignments

GREENWICH, CT - Town of Greenwich First Selectman and Police Commissioner Peter J. Tesei announced on Friday that beginning with the start of the 2018-19 school year the Greenwich Police Department will assign a second School Resource Officer (SRO) at Gre...

Rink Replacement Project Newsletter February 2023

The Rink Replacement Project is making significant progress.

The Community Engagement Survey Report of 47 pages and the Supplemental Appendix of 150 pages were received in January 2023 and are available on the Rink Proje...

Rink Replacement Project Newsletter February 2022

Progress continues towards the creation of a modern, high-quality replacement for the Dorothy Hamill Skating Rink.   The Town’s architect, SLAM Collaborative of Glastonbury, CT is developing a preliminary design to meet the needs of Gre...

Greenwich Sustainability Awards & Earth Day Proclamation at the Re Think Waste Fair

The Greenwich Sustainability Committee is pleased to announce that its newly established Sustainability Award will be presented in conjunction with the Town’s Earth Day Proclamation on Saturday, April 1 pm at noon at the Parish Hall of Christ Church in Gr...

Detailed Project Renderings (10/18/2019)

Access Document: Detailed Renderings, as of 10/18/19

Withdrawal of Municipal Improvement Referral (9/26/2019)

Access Document: Withdrawal of Municipal Improvement Referral (9/26/2019)

Greenwich Transportation Center Redevelopment Informational Session Presentation (8/27/19)

Access Document: Greenwich Transportation Center Redevelopment Informational Session Presentation (8/27/19)

Board of Selectmen Municipal Improvement Referral to PZ Commission (8/22/19)

Access Document: Board of Selectmen Municipal Improvement Referral to PZ Commission 8_22_19 (PDF)

Consolidated BET Q&A for Greenwich Train Station Redevelopment (8/16/19)

Access Document: Consolidated BET Q&A for Greenwich Train Station Redevelopment 8_16_19

Redevelopment Agreement Summary of Terms (7/18/2019)

Access Document: Redevelopment Agreement Summary of Terms (7/18/2019) - PDF

Greenwich Transportation Center Redevelopment Agreement

Access Document: Full draft text of the Greenwich Transportation Center Redevelopment Agreement as of 6/27/19

CBRE’s Inc. Appraisal of the Air Rights

Access Document: CBRE’s Inc. Appraisal of the Air Rights, Dated 9/21/2018

Cushman & Wakefield’s Appraisal of the Air Rights

Access Document: Cushman & Wakefield’s Appraisal of the Air Rights

Initial Press Release: Greenwich Transportation Center Revitalization (7/9/2019)

Access Document: Initial Press Release: Greenwich Transportation Center Revitalization (7/9/2019)

Detailed Narrative: Application for Planning and Zoning to Approve Redevelopment Agreement

Access the Document: Detailed Narrative: Application for Planning and Zoning to Approve Redevelopment Agreement (7/8/2019)

Detailed Renderings, as of 7/3/2019

Access the Proposed Drawings: Detailed Renderings, as of 7/3/2019

Transcript from P&Z Hearing 7-30-19

Access Document: Verbatim proceeding of Greenwich Planning & Zoning Commission July 30, 2019 meeting regarding Greenwich Plaza, Inc.

Law Department Memo on Greenwich Plaza Air Rights (8/7/19)

Access Document: Law Department Memo on Greenwich Plaza Air Rights (8/7/19)

Law Department Memo on Greenwich Plaza (8/20/19)

Access Document: Law Department Memo on Greenwich Plaza (8/20/19)

New Greenwich Harbor Master Appointed

Greenwich resident Paul Cappiali has been appointed the new Harbor Master for the harbors and navigable waterways of the Town of Greenwich, in succession to Sean Jordan, to serve a term ending on June 30, 2023, or until a successor is appointed and is qua...

Greenwich Harbor Management Commission Seeks New Harbor Master

The Greenwich Harbor Management Commission (HMC) is now accepting applications from individuals interested in serving as the State appointed Harbor Master for the Town of Greenwich. The previous Harbor Master has resigned for personal reasons.The term is ...

iHealth COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Test 12 to 15 month self-life extension granted by the FDA

On January 11, 2023, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted a self-life extension from 12 to 15 months on iHealth COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test Kits. Please visit the attached list to view lot #'s and new expiration dates. iHealth Self Test Expirati...

Lost your vaccination card, want your vaccination record or a QR Code?

CT residents can look up your vaccination record for vaccinations received within the State of Connecticut by visiting the CT WiZ Public Portal. Input the information requested and a code will be sent to you. Once the code is verified, your record will sh...

New Regulations for Food Establishments in Connecticut

As of February 17, 2023 the State of CT has adopted the FDA Food Code. The link below will take you to the Division of Environmental Services page, which has more information.

New Regulations for Food Establishments 

Traveling by Public Transportation? CDC says Wear a Mask (Medscape)

Traveling by Public Transportation? CDC Says Wear a Mask

Jay Croft (WebMD)   

December 21, 2022

        &nbs...

'More transmissible' COVID variant spreading fast in CT (CT Insider)

Convenient COVID-19 Vaccination Pharmacy Sites

Convenient COVID-19 Vaccination Pharmacy Sites Updated October 19, 2022

The Greenwich Department of Health does not endorse these facilities and does not guarantee the availability of vaccine supplies at these locations. It is strongly suggested that each ...

March 17: Community Connections from Fred

Happy St. Patrick’s Day; GHS Athlete Celebration; Vernal pool walk; Essay Contest; Invasive species webinar; 36th Annual GHS Jazz Festival; Greenwich Tree Doctors; GEMS Back to the 80s; ReThink Waste Fair, & more…

March 10: Community Connections from Fred

March 10: Community Connections from Fred: 

Correction: Please note that the Lion's Club Pancake Breakfast is Saturday at Greenwich High School.

Read on...

Town Hall delayed opening on Tuesday, Feb. 28

Statement from Acting First Selectwoman Lauren Rabin on Town Hall Delayed Opening:

Due to the winter storm warning in effect, Town Hall will have a delayed opening on Tuesday, February 28, 2023.

This is being done out an abundance of caution due t...

FEB 10: Community Connections from Fred

Dear friends and neighbors,  We are in the middle of our town budget season and that means tough choices have to be made, ones we do not enjoy making. I have heard loud and clear from the parents, teachers, and community supporters of&am...

First Selectman Fred Camillo urges caution during cold temperatures, warming centers available

GREENWICH, CT – With frigid temperatures expected Friday and Saturday, Greenwich First Selectman Fred Camillo is advising residents to be cautious.

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for the region, inclu...

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide

Feb. 1 deadline to pay 2nd half real estate taxes for 2021 Grand List and Supplemental Motor Vehicle

The last day to pay the 2^nd half Real Estate taxes for 2021 Grand List and the Supplemental Motor Vehicle Tax bills is February 1, 2023.

If you pay February 2 or after the interest charge will be 3 percent which includes both January and February.

You may p...

Important Park Pass Policy Update

The Department of Parks and Recreation is working to make access to the Town of Greenwich’s beaches, facilities and parks simpler with its new OnePass system.

Instead of having multiple passes for different town facilities, OnePass is an all-in-one pass th...

ARPA Household Financial Assistance

American Rescue Plan Act funds were secured to provide direct financial assistance to clients who are experiencing financial hardships related to increase in expenses and/or decrease in income. The funds may be used towards overdue rent and utility bills....

Greenwich Election Office Named US Center of Election Excellence

Greenwich, CT – The Town of Greenwich Registrars of Voters are among the first 10 inaugural cohort of Centers for Election Excellence, a recognition that Registrars Fred DeCaro III (R) and Mary Hegarty (D) are committed to leadership in election administr...

ATTENTION: Town Hall Elevators Out of Service

As of October 28, the Town Hall elevators are out of service; repairs are scheduled to take at least a week. Town departments will accommodate those who wish to visit Town Hall and require elevator use. Please call the main Town Hall phone line, 203-622-7...

New robotic mower at Town Hall eliminates direct emissions

On Sept. 21 at 12 p.m., First Selectman Fred Camillo will initiate a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Town Hall for a robotic mower that cuts the grass without producing direct emissions.

Robotic mowers offer environmental benefits as they don't produce any dire...

Greenwich July 2nd Fireworks Cancelled Due to Forecast

The Greenwich Department of Parks and Recreation held a joint meeting this morning with the Office of the First Selectman, Greenwich Police, Greenwich Fire, and the Town’s Emergency Manager to review the weather forecast for tomorrow and make a determinat...

Extended Expiration Dates: Flowflex COVID-19 Antigen Home Test

Since the launch of its Flowflex COVID-19 Antigen Home Test, ACON Laboratories, Inc. has continued testing for product stability to extend the shelf-life. These results have been shared with the FDA . We are pleased to announce that the request to extend ...

Ride-A-Bike Week was a rolling success

The recent Ride-A-Bike Week garnered a lot of attention from website visitors, its announcement the second-most viewed news item in the last month.

First Selectman Fred Camillo proclaimed the week of May 1-7, 2022 Ride a Bike Week in Greenwich, to raise aw...

Memorial Day 2022 Events

MEMORIAL DAY 2022 Events

MAY 28

• 10:30 a.m. Cos Cob VFW 10112 wreath ceremony. Strickland Road war memorial, across from the Greenwich Historical Society.

MAY 29

• 2 p.m. Byram Veterans Association annual parade and ceremony. (Starts at the Vets clubho...

May 1-7 Greenwich Ride-A-Bike-Week

For Immediate Release

GREENWICH, CT – First Selectman Fred Camillo has proclaimed the week of May 1-7, 2022 Ride a Bike Week in Greenwich, to raise awareness about the convenience, fun and health benefits of two-wheeled transportation and recreat...

First Selectman Camillo issues update on 1-95 project

First Selectman Fred Camillo is pleased to announce that the state Department of Transportation is withdrawing its plan for the refurbishment of the 1-95 corridor from Exit 2 to Exit 6.

"Governor Lamont has informed me that he has directed the DOT to ...

2021 Resident Satisfaction Survey Results

PRESS RELEASE

2021 Greenwich Resident Satisfaction Survey Results

GREENWICH, CT – Improvement to the level of and quality of services the Town of Greenwich provides its residents continues to be a top priority of First Selectma...

Greenwich Board of Selectmen Enact Snow Emergency

GREENWICH, CT. – In anticipation of the Nor’easter snowstorm that is expected to begin this evening, Friday, January 28, and continue through tomorrow evening, Saturday, January 29, the Greenwich Board of Selectmen has imposed a snow emergency that will r...

Additional COVID test kit distribution for Greenwich residents announced

GREENWICH, CT – Greenwich First Selectman Fred Camillo has announced plans for a second distribution of COVID-19 home test kits for residents.

The Town has received an additional allocation from the State of Connecticut.  The kits will be distribu...

Snow storm impact on Greenwich operations

 Dear Greenwich friends and neighbors,

The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory, effective at midnight tonight, Thursday, January 6, and continuing until noon tomorrow, Friday, January 7.  

According to the Nationa...

UPDATED: Greenwich COVID test kit distribution plan

GREENWICH, CT – Greenwich First Selectman Fred Camillo has announced plans for the first phase to distribute approximately 6,000 COVID test kits to residents. 

The number of available kits is significantly less than the 16,020 tests the Town was o...

First Selectman Camillo announces update to face mask requirement

With the number of residents contracting COVID-19 continuing to rise on a daily basis, First Selectman Fred Camillo announced that visitors to and employees at all Town facilities, including Town Hall, will be required to wear face masks. 

The req...

American Rescue Plan Funding Opportunities for Nonprofit Organizations

For Immediate Release: November 30, 2021

This morning the Town released a RFP for nonprofits to submit proposals to respond to the public health emergency or its negative economic impact due to COVID-19 pandemic.

The RFP will be funded from a portion of the...

New Greenwich table tennis center offers training, play times

Among the fine dining and luxury shops of downtown Greenwich stands a new epicenter for table tennis. 

CRUSH, a state-of-the-art table tennis center, has opened to the public with two floors filled with table tennis equipment sprawled out across 6...

October 26th - Storm Update

Credit: Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection. A map of the expected storm track which will arrive in Connecticut tonight and continue into Wednesday. 

Greetings Greenwich friends and neighbors.

The powerful Nor’easter type storm i...

Resident Satisfaction Survey - Available Online

The Town has conducted a biannual resident satisfaction survey in 2014, 2016, and 2018. The survey was scheduled to be conducted in 2020, but was postponed until 2021 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The Town has again contracted with Great Blue Research of ...

First Selectman Camillo announces update to face mask requirement

For Immediate Release: September 23, 2021

GREENWICH, CT – As residents continue to receive COVID-19 vaccinations and infection and hospitalization rates continue to decline, First Selectman Fred Camillo announced that the mandate to wear a mask businesses ...

International Coastal Cleanup & Environmental Fair

Greenwich Green & Clean, in partnership with Skip the Straw Greenwich, is sponsoring the International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) and Environmental Fair on Saturday, September 18 (11 am - 3 pm) at Greenwich Point Park. 

To participate:

• Please regist...

Emergency Declaration as a result of Tropical Storm Ida

RESOLUTION OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE TOWN OF GREENWICH DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AS A RESULT OF TROPICAL STORM IDA

WHEREAS, under Connecticut General Statute section 28-8a, the Chief Executive Officer of a municipality in which a major d...

FEMA offers Public Assistance in declared disaster areas for wide range of affected people

FEMA offers Public Assistance (PA) funds for individuals, homeowners, renters, business owners in declared disaster areas.

Click the individual links below for respective offerings: 

• Home and Property Disaster Loans: https://disasterloanassistance....

Ida Remnants Storm Update

The remnants of Hurricane Ida passing through our area last night left about eight inches of rain within a nine-hour period of time resulting in flooding in many neighborhoods, in addition to many downed trees and power lines.  Public safety and ...

Lost your vaccination card?

Look up and print your vaccination record on CT Wiz. 

Greenwich First Selectman announces changes in mask, vaccination protocols

First Selectman Fred Camillo issued an order Friday, August 20 regarding universal masking in an attempt to mitigate the spread of the highly contagious delta variant of the COVID-19 virus.

“I believe it is a small inconvenience to make this mino...

Hurricane Henri Storm Impact

PRESS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Saturday, August 21, 2021

Hurricane Henri is expected to arrive in Connecticut early Sunday. The track of the hurricane – as of Saturday afternoon – puts landfall further west along the Connecticut coastline than origin...

Are you in a flood zone? Check the town map

Are you in a flood zone? Check the map here.

Connecticut DPH Issues Health Alert: Fairfield County Now Upgraded To The High Transmission Category

HARTFORD, Conn. – The Centers for Disease Control has now placed Fairfield County in the “High Transmission” category of COVID-19. Fairfield is the fifth county in the state to be upgraded to the High Transmission category. New Haven, Ha...

Republican Fazio declares victory in race for 36th State Senate District

About an hour-and-a-half after the polls closed Tuesday night in the special election for the 36th Senate District, Republican Ryan Fazio claimed victory in the three-way race.

Cheers erupted at Fazio’s campaign headquarters in Riverside as the w...

Greenwich police marine unit rescues boat that hit rocks

GREENWICH — The Greenwich Police Department’s Marine Section made a rescue near the Cos Cob Harbor over the weekend, coming to the assistance of people on a pleasure boat that hit rocks and began taking on water, police said.

The group ...

Greenwich Time: Town to study long-term trends on conservation and development

GREENWICH — The town of Greenwich will soon have a report card that grades its progress on the guiding principles of its Plan of Conservation and Development.The POCD is developed every 10 years and acts as a guiding document for the town&rs...

Community Newsletter from Fred Camillo: July 9

Greetings Greenwich friends and neighbors.

More than 5 inches of rain from tropical storm Elsa soaked the Town today. We were fortunate that the heavy winds that were forecast did not materialize.

Our first-responders have been doing yeoman’s work in answer...

Community Connections From Fred

Greetings Greenwich friends and neighbors.

Greenwich Time: Police prepare for all scenarios including DUIs, emergency first aid

Back in 2015, a sanitation worker’s arm became trapped inside the compactor of a garbage truck, nearly severing his limb below the elbow.A police sergeant and a patrol officer who responded to the emergency used what is known as a combat applica...

Community Connections from Fred: Permit Deadlines, Fourth of July...

Greetings Greenwich friends and neighbors.

Community Newsletter from Fred Camillo: Tax bills being mailed Monday, June 21

Starting July 1, the 2021-22 Holly Hill Resource Recovery Center permits will be required to use the dump. 

Greetings Greenwich friends and neighbors. 

Tax bills coming 

Tax Collector Heather Smeriglio has announced that ...

Greenwich Time: Selectmen plan neighborhood forums 'to hear people's concerns'

The Board of Selectmen is planning to do more direct outreach so members can hear directly from residents in different neighborhoods.

Last year, the board hosted a forum to hear from residents and merchants in downtown Greenwich about issues, including out...

Community Newsletter from Fred Camillo, June 11: Honoring John Margenot

Honoring former First Selectman John Margenot.

Greetings Greenwich friends and neighbors.

Community service and volunteerism are two of the greatest aspects of living here in Greenwich.

And I cannot think of anyone who epitomizes service and volunteerism mor...

Senior Center open for limited programs

Dear Friends, We hope this letter finds you and your loved ones healthy, happy and safe and that the warmer, brighter days of Spring bring renewed hope and a stronger sense of optimism and excitement for the future. 

In accordance with State and C...

Water main break on Station Drive

A water main break occurred at 8:49 a.m. at Station Drive in Greenwich. Repairs will take an estimated 8-10 hours to complete. Customers affected on Indian Field Rd & Intrieri Ln. Hydrants are also affected. 

During and after the outage event,...

June 4 Community Newsletter from Fred Camillo

Greetings Greenwich friends and neighbors,

The Sewer Division of the Department of Public Works will be rehabilitating a portion of the Old Greenwich Common Force Main. This work is one segment of the Old Greenwich Common Force Main and includes the replac...

Greenwich Time: No new COVID cases reported for nearly two weeks

GREENWICH — For all of May, just 13 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in the Greenwich schools.It’s the lowest total in any month since September. And June is starting with zero cases of the coronavirus, as well. On Tuesday, the dist...

Memorial Day Weekend Community Newsletter from Fred Camillo

Greetings Greenwich friends and neighbors.This weekend we will celebrate Memorial Day – a day with a history that dates back to the Civil War.  

It was General John A. Logan, the commander-in-chief of the Union veterans group that was kno...

Greenwich Fire Department Shares Safe Grilling Guidelines

May 28, 2021 – With the return of warm weather and the official start of summer right around the corner, people are firing up their grills and cooking delicious meals to spend time with loved ones and friends. Whether it’s burgers and dogs on a p...

Community Newsletter from Fred Camillo

Greetings Greenwich friends and neighbors.

There is some great news from the Department of Public Works for back country residents who live on Taconic Road and North Street.

At 4 p.m. today, the South Stanwich Road causeway was reopened ...

2021 Neighborhood Assistance Act Program Application

The Town of Greenwich is currently accepting proposals from interested agencies/organizations for the State of Connecticut 2021 Neighborhood Assistance Act (NAA) Program. The NAA Program allows for a tax credit to be earned by business firms that make cas...

Greenwich High School Community Breaks Ground on Cardinal Stadium Improvement Project

On Wednesday afternoon under bright blue skies, the Greenwich High School community said goodbye to an old friend, and symbolically kicked-off the process to usher in a new one with a groundbreaking ceremony. One by one, town and school officials, along w...

Greenwich Board of Selectmen Enact Snow Emergency

GREENWICH, CT. – In anticipation of the Nor’easter snowstorm that is expected to begin this evening, Sunday, January 31, and continuing through Tuesday, February 2, the Greenwich Board of Selectmen has imposed a snow emergency that will restrict...

Community Connections from Fred

Greetings Greenwich friends and neighbors. 

Congratulations and welcome to five new Greenwich Fire Department recruits. I had the pleasure of swearing in the new firefighters this week on the apparatus floor of Central Station.

Ryan Crook...

Adults over 75 can register today for COVID vaccines. Here's how it works

Starting Monday, Connecticut residents 75 and older who don’t live in a long-term care facility can roll up their sleeves and get their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

But as with most things pandemic-related, it won’t be as simple as calling the famil...

First Selectman Fred Camillo Makes Statement on Washington, DC Violence

One of the most honored traditions of our great Republic is the peaceful transition of power. What is transpiring today in our Nation's Capitol is disgraceful and against everything good that this nation has stood for more than 244 years. 

Every A...

Greenwich looks to offer 90-day delay on property taxes

GREENWICH — Greenwich will again offer relief for property tax payments that are due Jan. 1 — just as it did for the summer payments.

By an executive order signed Wednesday, Gov. Ned Lamont said municipalities should put forth either a ...

Greenwich First Selectman’s Statement on Political Sign Vandalism, Thefts

“The recent vandalism and theft of political lawn signs is improper and is being investigated. This is something that will not be tolerated here in Greenwich. These signs, no matter what our personal thoughts are, have been paid for by someone a...

State Treasurer Shawn Wooden Launches Able CT to benefit disability community

Hartford, CT - On Thursday, October 15, 2020, Connecticut State Treasurer, Shawn T. Wooden, announced the launch of the Connecticut Achieving a Better Life Experience Savings Program (ABLE CT) to allow individuals living with a disability or their legal g...

Mandatory Irrigation Ban in Effect

In coordination with state and local officials, Aquarion has issued a mandatory irrigation ban in Darien, Greenwich, New Canaan, Stamford, and Westport as southwest Fairfield County hits its third drought trigger this fall. This will help to ensure an ade...

Greenwich Town Hall to reopen to public next month

GREENWICH — After closing down nearly everything in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, slowly but surely the town has been reopening.

The parks, the municipal golf course, the tennis courts, the beaches, the marinas, the schools and everything e...

‘It’s about the residents:’ Housing Authority rebrands as Greenwich Communities

The Housing Authority of the town of Greenwich has worked for years to transform affordable housing.

And that effort is not limited to projects that create new housing units in town — it also extends to the organization itself.

The housing authori...

Greenwich Lifeguards Honored for Lifesaving Efforts

First Selectman Fred Camillo recognized the heroic efforts of a team of lifeguards assigned to Island Beach. 

On July 19, a Riverside couple decided to pack a lunch and take the ferry to Island Beach for a relaxing Sunday afternoon. While at the b...

Bicycle safety training

Remember the feeling of first learning to ride a bicycle on your own—without training wheels and without a parent’s balancing hand? Remember that sudden rush of freedom? Bicycling is not only fun and freeing, but it’s also an...

Update from First Selectman Fred Camillo on town's recovery from Tropical Storm Isaias

Good afternoon.  This is Greenwich First Selectman Fred Camillo with an update on our recovery from Tropical Storm Isaias. Your Town Departments have been working tirelessly to open roadways and make the community safe.  Immediately afte...

First Selectman Camillo declares state of emergency in wake of Tropical Storm Isaias

GREENWICH — The town was heavily battered by heavy rain and strong winds from Tropical Storm Isaias as it sprinted up the East Coast, prompting First Selectman Fred Camillo to declare a state of emergency in Greenwich by early Tuesday evening.

Th...

CT residents told to stock up, prepare to stay home during Isaias

Connecticut emergency management officials are beginning to prepare for the potential impact of Tropical Storm Isaias this week.

The storm reached hurricane strength overnight Friday before being downgraded Saturday to a tropical storm as it approached Flo...

Greenwich Appoints New Department Of Human Services Commissioner

GREENWICH, CT — First Selectman Fred Camillo announced this week Greenwich will welcome a new commissioner to the town’s department of human services next month.

In a statement released Thursday, Camillo said the board of directors vote...

Selectmen create a ‘no parking zone’ near Mianus River Park

The Board of Selectmen last Thursday approved a prohibition on parking along both sides of Cognewaugh Road between Shannon Lane and Stonebrook Lane.

Deputy Police Chief Mark Marino told the board there has been a steady increase in the use of Mianus River ...

Greenwich Time: Pedal Power

GREENWICH — Are you ready to get outside for a bike ride in Greenwich?

The town is offering an event on Saturday called “Pedal Greenwich” that is designed for residents to do just that.

Everyone is encouraged to celebrate cycli...

Greenwich seeking volunteer firefighters

The Greenwich Fire Department is currently seeking civic minded Greenwich citizens to become volunteer firefighters within all the Volunteer Fire Companies/Fire Patrol throughout town. The Greenwich Fire department are seeking volunteers of all skill leve...

CT DEEP Commissioner Letter Supporting PAYT

Letter of Support for Greenwich PAYT Proposal from CT DEEP Commissioner:

February 19, 2020

Mr. Fred CamilloFirst SelectmanTown of Greenwich101 Field Point Rd.Greenwich, CT 06830

Dear First Selectman Camillo:

I was encouraged to see Greenwich’s decis...

Greenwich Retirement Board Chairman Announces Pension Plan Updates

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GREENWICH, CT – With the start of a new year, it seems appropriate to share an update on the status of the Town’s Retirement System.

This past calendar year (20...

Camillo sworn in as First Selectman

On a cold, snowy Sunday evening, the newest Board of Selectmen for the Town of Greenwich was sworn-in in front of a large crowd at the Boys and Girls Club of Greenwich.

First Selectman Fred Camillo, and Selectwomen Lauren Rabin and Jill Oberlander, each to...

Click here for the November Draft of the Plan of Conservation & Development

Click on the link to view the updated NOVEMBER 15, 2019 draft of the Plan of Conservation and Development (POCD). This updated version of the draft POCD incorporates the excellent feedback we received from the community since we shared our first draft in ...

November 17 designated as John F. Toner Day

 PROCLAMATION from Peter J. Tesei, First Selectman 

WHEREAS, John F. Toner was born at Greenwich Hospital, grew up in Bruce Park, and has spent most of his life in Greenwich. After attending St. Mary Grammar and St. Mary High schools, he ...

November 7 designated as Greenwich Board of Education Members Recognition Day

 PROCLAMATION from Peter J. Tesei, First Selectman 

WHEREAS, Board of Education members spend countless volunteer hours on behalf of the children of Greenwich Public Schools; and

WHEREAS, Time, effort, and care have been spent in attending...

Fred Camillo wins First Selectman race in Greenwich

GREENWICH — Greenwich voters on Tuesday chose Republican Fred Camillo, a native son who has represented the town in the state General Assembly for the past 11 years, to be their next first selectman.

According to results from Republican and Democ...

October 29 designated as Dr. James A. Brunetti Day

                                        PROCLAMATION from Peter J....

Click here for the October Draft of the POCD

Click on the link to view the updated draft of the Plan of Conservation and Development (POCD), dated Oct. 22, 2019. The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. in the Town Hall Meeting Room at Town Hall, to...

Greenwich roads affected by storm

GREENWICH - Greenwich public schools are on a 2-hour delay.

Up to 50 roads in town are affected by down trees and wires.

Among the closings:

Indian Field Road closed between the Town’s Fleet Department and Bruce Park Drive for downed primary wires....

October 14 designated as Peter J. Tesei Day

PROCLAMATION

WHEREAS, Peter J. Tesei, a lifelong Greenwich resident, is serving an historic sixth term as First Selectman; and

WHEREAS, During his 12-year stewardship, the Town has consistently and effectively improved its infrastructure through strategic c...

Greenwich Time: Commercial mooring proposal faces major criticism from Greenwich and Stamford

STAMFORD — Environmentalists, boaters and residents of the shoreline in Stamford and Greenwich came out in force Monday afternoon to criticize a proposal to build a marine storage facility off Stamford, a short distance from popular and busy rec...

Forbes: Greenwich A Place Forever Synonymous With Luxury Lifestyle

In Greenwich, Conn., A-list celebrity residents are in no short supply. But there exists an irony to their presence in this town on Connecticut’s southwest edge. Despite the noise and attention that buzz around well-known people, Greenwich appea...

The draft POCD, our vision for Greenwich 2030, is ready for your review

Click on the link to the draft Plan of Conservation and Development (POCD), our vision for Greenwich 2030. For upcoming events and additional information please click here. This is a vision for a better Greenwich, as articulated by our residents, and the ...

Sept. 11 ceremonies planned in Cos Cob and Glenville

Two ceremonies will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 11, to mark the 18th anniversary of the 2001 terrorist attacks that claimed the lives of 32 people with ties to Greenwich.

The first ceremony will take place from 5-6 p.m. at Cos Cob Park and will include rem...

Expert on getting young people to vote plans speech in Greenwich

GREENWICH — Young adults voted in the 2018 midterm election at an unprecedented rate, yet they continue to have the lowest participation rate of voting-age people in the United States.

Paul Loeb, founder of the Campus Election Engagement Project, ...

Greenwich Train Station, Railroad Avenue and surrounding area to be redeveloped

GREENWICH, CT - The Town of Greenwich is pleased to announce the redevelopment of the Greenwich Transportation Center through a public-private partnership between the Town of Greenwich and Greenwich Plaza, owned by The Ashforth Company. 

The $45 m...

Greenwich grows customer service improvements

As my office is assembling the final report for FY19 Community First Goals, I can’t help but reflect on the tremendous progress the Town has made on customer service. Upon entering office, the Town didn’t have a formal customer service...

Town, Eversource reach agreement on new central Greenwich substation and transmission lines

GREENWICH, CT – The Town of Greenwich and Eversource have reached an agreement to settle the legal challenge to the construction of a new Eversource substation and transmission lines in central Greenwich.

The Greenwich Board of Selectmen voted un...

Fire station funds slashed as Greenwich approves budget

GREENWICH — The town’s municipal budget got a late night approval from the Representative Town Meeting — but not before advocates of a proposed northwest fire station in Greenwich got some bad news. The full budget was approv...

Technology workshop presented by The Junior League

Join us and get your tech questions answered. The Junior League is presenting a Tech Workshop to members of the Senior Center on Wednesday, May 8, from 5:30-7:00 p.m. at the Greenwich Senior Center, 299 Greenwich Ave.

A light dinner will be provided. There...

Greenwich 2019 Distinguished Teachers Award Winners Announced

GREENWICH, CT - From Greenwich Public Schools: The Greenwich Distinguished Teachers Awards Committee, Inc. is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2019 Distinguished Teachers Awards:

* Sean Harriman, Greenwich High School, Social Studies

* Cry...

Greenwich Time: Local bands unveiled for Greenwich Town Party

On Wednesday, the GTP officials unveiled the acts that will be performing on the Town Stage as part of the all-day family music festival, set for May 25 in Roger Sherman Baldwin Park. That stage is for bands with local roots and those that perform in the ...

Greenwich Town Hall voicemail upgrades announced

GREENWICH, CT – Upgrades to the Greenwich Town Hall voicemail system will be made on the evening of Monday, March 25.

In order to perform the upgrades, the Town Hall voicemail system will be shut down from 5 p.m. to at least 11 p.m. on March 25.

T...

Town of Greenwich to expand pay-by-mobile parking on Greenwich Avenue

Greenwich, CT - Visitors to Greenwich who park on Greenwich Avenue now have another way to pay for parking. Patrons of Town of Greenwich parking lots have already been able to use their mobile device to pay for parking in addition to the multi-space or si...

Greenwich ‘Parade of Champions’ date announced

GREENWICH, CT - Greenwich First Selectman Peter J. Tesei is pleased to announce that a date for a “Parade of Champions,” to honor the accomplishments of the Greenwich High School Cardinal athletic teams has been selected.

The Cardinal football team won the...

A plan to make Greenwich the next Davos

Could the Town of Greenwich be the setting for the type of major financial summit that takes place yearly in Davos, Switzerland?

That's the plan, according to Bruce McGuire, president of the Connecticut Hedge Fund Association and co-founder of the inaugura...

Greenwich named safest city in America

SafeHome.org, which bills itself as a leading authority on home security and home-automation testing, rated Greenwich as No. 1 in its annual review of “safest cities,” defined as communities over 50,000 in population. It used recent st...

Proposed zoning text amendments (8/1/18 version) regarding Special Permit and Special Exception

The Building Zoning Regulations currently specify when a particular use is subject to a special permit application subject to Planning and Zoning Commission review and approval, or a special exception subject to review and approval by the Zoning Board of ...

Greenwich Retirement Board chairman announces pension plan Updates

GREENWICH, CT – With another Fiscal Year in the books, a reprise of the activities of the Retirement Board for Fiscal Year 2018 is in order.  This past year was a dynamic period of change and accomplishments for the Retirement Board. It was the f...

Greenwich announces decision on school resource officer assignments

GREENWICH, CT - Town of Greenwich First Selectman and Police Commissioner Peter J. Tesei announced on Friday that beginning with the start of the 2018-19 school year the Greenwich Police Department will assign a second School Resource Officer (SRO) at Gre...

Town of Greenwich hires Parking Services consultant

GREENWICH, CT –  The Town of Greenwich has engaged an independent parking management consultant to review Town Parking Services operations.

The Chicago-based firm of SP Plus Corporation was the successful bidder selected by a seven-member project ...

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Presentations from the July 24 Planning & Zoning Commission hearing

Katie DeLuca's Presentation on the Proposed Text Amendment PLPZ 2018 00233 and BR Smith Presentation on Special Permits / Special Exceptions.

Proposed zoning text amendments regarding Special Permit and Special Exception

Top schools, preservation of community character and enhancing neighborhoods are goals we all share.  How these goals are achieved has been the focus of recent debate with respect to the pending text amendment to increase the allowable floor area...

Greenwich Resident Survey

The Town of Greenwich Commission on Aging wants you to share your opinion on matters that are important to you and your community. The information collected from this brief Survey will be used to assess all aspects of life for 45+ in Greenwich. The result...

Exercising caution around downed utility wires

While most utility repairs of the damage caused by Tuesday’s powerful thunderstorms are nearing completion in Greenwich, we are forwarding this message from the state Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection regarding safety around downed po...

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Spring Activities are Here

Visit the Parks and Recreation Department for more information about program offerings and availability.

Stay Prepared

Visit our Emergency Preparedness Department for information about how to get prepared for an emergency.

Trash & Recycling

Learn more about what materials are and are not accepted through the city by visiting our Waste Disposal page.

ARPA Household Financial Assistance

American Rescue Plan Act funds were secured to provide direct financial assistance to clients who are experiencing financial hardships related to increase in expenses and/or decrease in income. The funds may be used towards overdue rent and utility bills....

Immigration Resource Guide

This resource guide is intended to provide new members of our community and our country with help in navigating their new surroundings and in finding services, such as childcare, healthcare, employment, housing and legal services. These services will enab...

State Treasurer Shawn Wooden Launches Able CT to benefit disability community

Hartford, CT - On Thursday, October 15, 2020, Connecticut State Treasurer, Shawn T. Wooden, announced the launch of the Connecticut Achieving a Better Life Experience Savings Program (ABLE CT) to allow individuals living with a disability or their legal g...

IN THE NEWS: Greenwich’s Hoarding Task Force is busier than you might think

Greenwich’s Hoarding Task Force is busier than you might think

By Tatiana Flowers September 29, 2019

GREENWICH — In 2012, firefighters rushed into an Old Greenwich home after the house was set ablaze with a mother and son in it. Official...

IN THE NEWS: Greenwich crafting new accessibility policy for people with disabilities

Greenwich crafting new accessibility policy for people with disabilities

By Tatiana Flowers Published 3:38 pm EDT, Wednesday, September 25, 2019              

GREENWICH &...

IN THE NEWS: Greenwich residents on Medicare, Medicaid struggle to find health care specialists

Greenwich residents on Medicare, Medicaid struggle to find health care specialists

GREENWICH — Alyssa Williams was shopping at Target in Stamford nearly five years ago when her then-2-month-old daughter's face turn...

Creating New Town Email Accounts

Members of the Representative Town Meeting, Town Boards, and Town Commissions are eligible for town email addresses. To obtain an email account after their term has begun, they can contact the Town of Greenwich Information Technology Help Desk via phone, ...

Click here for the November Draft of the POCD

Click on the link to view the updated NOVEMBER 15, 2019 draft of the Plan of Conservation and Development (POCD). This updated version of the draft POCD incorporates the excellent feedback we received from the community since we shared our first draft in ...

Click here for the October Draft of the POCD

Click on the link to view the updated draft of the Plan of Conservation and Development (POCD), dated Oct. 22, 2019. The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. in the Town Hall Meeting Room at Town Hall, to...

Introducing the OnePass

The Department of Parks and Recreation is working to make access to the Town of Greenwich’s beaches, facilities and parks simpler with its new resident OnePass system.Instead of having multiple passes for different town facilities, OnePass is an...

Approved Fees

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P&R Proposed Fee Changes for 2023

Following the annual process, attached are the Department of Parks and Recreation fee change recommendations for the Board of Selectmen’s consideration for the calendar year 2023. Attachments include:

• 2023 Provisional Beach Policy (renewed annually, date...

Greenwich Recreation Newsletter

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Pickleball Fact Sheet

The Department of Parks and Recreation (P&R) recently produced a Fact Sheet highlighting the real need pickleball players have been requesting for years: new dedicated pickleball courts. 

In the FY23 Proposed Budget currently before the RTM, t...

Parks and Recreation 2022 Proposed Fees

On 12/23/21, the Department of Parks and Recreation presented the proposed fee changes for 2022 to the Board of Selectmen for consideration. A vote is scheduled for the 1/13/22 meeting. 

Access fee change proposal: https://www.greenwichct.gov/Docu...

Dorothy Hamill Skating Rink Replacement Presentation by SLAM

Presentation by SLAM at the Dorothy Hamill Skating Rink Committee Meeting 5/5/21

Business Plan for New Eastern Greenwich Civic Center

Dorothy Hamill Skating Rink Facility Evaluation Study (PDF)

Click here to view the report.

Receive Updates on Program and Facility Postponements

For updates on program and facility postponements, check out the RECREATION SPORTS webpage. To sign up for text and e-mail weather communications, click here.

Youth Scholarship Donation Program

The Greenwich Parks & Recreation Scholarship Fund provides Greenwich’s youth access to recreational programs. Our scholarship program provides income eligible families exposure to positive experiences, and active lifestyles, as well as opportunities t...

Spring Activities are Here

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New Planning & Zoning Pending Applications for the Commission

The Planning & Zoning "Pending Applications" page on the website is updated! Please check it out to see what is being proposed in town. 

Inappropriate Touching Case - GPD Case 23-05562

Robbery Arrest, Henry Street Incident - GPD Case 22-15992

Now Accepting Applications for Public Safety Dispatch Telecommunicator

Greenwich Police - Women's Self-Defense Seminar

The Greenwich Police Department's popular community program is back in April 2023.  

Join us and learn proven techniques and bolster your confidence in self-defense situations.  This is a great course for high school and incoming...

2023 Greenwich Police Citizen's Police Academy

The Greenwich Police Department is now accepting applications for the Spring 2023 Citizen’s Police Academy Class. The Citizen’s Police Academy is a program that provides Greenwich residents with a first-hand overview of the law enforcement and community-r...

National Poison Prevention Week

National Poison Prevention Week (NPPW) has been observed every third week in March since it was established in 1961 by Congress to raise awareness of poison prevention and safety while promoting the national Poison Help Hotline (1-800-222-1222). Poisoning...

New Trend in Area Car Thefts

The Town of Greenwich and the surrounding New York area are experiencing a new trend in car theft activity. Car thieves are committing burglaries to take the homeowner's car keys to steal their vehicle. This activity was first seen in Westchester County a...

Burglary Prevention Tips

Burglars go through neighborhoods looking for homes to target that appear as if no one is home or away on vacation.  The following burglary prevention tips may help reduce the risk of your home being targeted by a burglar or make it harder for th...

Mail Theft Prevention Tips

The Town of Greenwich has seen increased reports of stolen checks from mailboxes. These checks are then washed with ink-removing chemicals and rewritten to a new payee for large amounts of money. The Greenwich Police Department is working with th...

Sextortion Awarness

Sextortion is when an individual is contacted by someone they met online on an app, messaging platform, or gaming site.  Often, the communications are non-threatening at first, and the victim believes they are communicating with someone their age...

Detective Ryan Beattie is GPD Officer of the Month

How We Police

The Greenwich Police Department strives to improve our services to the citizens of Greenwich.  One way we stay up to date with our Constitutional Policing is to train our Officers in the most current and best-recommended practices for law enforce...

“How Do I Pay” Information Spotlight Goes Here

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Wastewater Analytics Tracking COVID-19

The Sewer Division of Public Works is excited to announce that the Town of Greenwich, CT is using wastewater analytics to track COVID-19 spread within the community. Infected individuals shed the virus in stool during the first few days of infection (whet...

List of Recyclables Now Available

Find out what items are collected as part of single stream recycling.

Permit Applications

Get information about applying for permits online.

Streetlight Outage Reporting Available Online

Is there a streetlight out near you? Report it online through Eversource.

Building Inspection Process

Building permits do not automatically include zoning approval. There is a separate zoning permit issued by the Zoning Enforcement officer.

Call Before You Dig

Planning a back yard project? Call and verify underground utilities before you dig.

Code Enforcement Questions

Have questions about codes and code enforcement? Get in touch with us or read about what codes we enforce.

RTM Vacancies

District 3 - 1 seat  - Ed Lopez, 203-660-0698, ed.lopez@greenwichct.org 

District 4 - 1 seat - Bob McKnight, 203-531-5233, rjmmkt@gmail.com 

District 11 - 1 seat  - Susan Fahey, 9170699-5476, susanfaheyrtm@gmail.com&n...

RTM (only elected members) REMOTE PARTICIPATION ONLY SIGNUP SHEET FOR APRIL 17, 2023 MEETING

PARTICIPATION SIGNUP SHEET

RTM SPEAKER SIGN UP SHEET FOR APRIL 17, 2023 - DEADLINE APRIL 17, 2023 AT 12 NOON.

SPEAKER SIGN UP SHEET

Senior Center open for limited programs

Dear Friends, We hope this letter finds you and your loved ones healthy, happy and safe and that the warmer, brighter days of Spring bring renewed hope and a stronger sense of optimism and excitement for the future. 

In accordance with State and C...

Technology workshop presented by The Junior League

Join us and get your tech questions answered. The Junior League is presenting a Tech Workshop to members of the Senior Center on Wednesday, May 8, from 5:30-7:00 p.m. at the Greenwich Senior Center, 299 Greenwich Ave.

A light dinner will be provided. There...

Feb. 1 deadline to pay 2nd half real estate taxes for 2021 Grand List and Supplemental Motor Vehicle

The last day to pay the 2^nd half Real Estate taxes for 2021 Grand List and the Supplemental Motor Vehicle Tax bills is February 1, 2023.

If you pay February 2 or after the interest charge will be 3 percent which includes both January and February.

You may p...

Receive email and text reminders to pay your taxes

Do you want to receive email and text notifications reminding you to pay your taxes? The next tax bills are due on January 1, 2023 and the last day to pay without interest is February 1, 2023.

This includes the second installment of Real Estate and Supplem...

Public Screening of "No Time To Fail" on March 2

As part of Greenwich’s annual Poll Worker Appreciation Day on Thursday March 2, poll workers AND THE PUBLIC are invited to view a recently released documentary about election workers called No Time To Fail. The public is invited to view the film which wil...

Greenwich Election Office Named US Center of Election Excellence

Greenwich, CT – The Town of Greenwich Registrars of Voters are among the first 10 inaugural cohort of Centers for Election Excellence, a recognition that Registrars Fred DeCaro III (R) and Mary Hegarty (D) are committed to leadership in election administr...

Welcome to the new website

On, Aug. 8 the Town of Greenwich launched a new website, GreenwichCT.gov, that will revitalize how residents interact with the town and its departments. The modern, branded and unified website will improve the relevancy, accuracy, timeliness and overall q...