June 2: Community Connections from Fred

Leaf blower restrictions; Parade of Champions; Lights Out Greenwich; Art Shows; Garden Tours and more...

May 26: Community Connections from Fred

Remembering our fallen heroes; Glenville Dog Park; Safe Boating; Jewish American Heritage; Recreational trails grant; Barbara’s House Walk-a-thon; Pride Month; Parsonage Cottage “Tee” Party; Gun Violence Awareness Day; Low-cost Rabies Clinic & more...

Governor Lamont visits Greenwich after awarding Town with Recreational Trails Program Grant

Greenwich, CT, May 22, 2023 – Today Governor Ned Lamont announced a $270,400 state grant awarded to the Town of Greenwich Department of Public Works, in partnership with the City of Stamford, to plan and design a new multi-use recreational trail for pedes...

Greenwich Time: Police restarting popular women's self-defense program after a COVID hiatus

The first class for young women in self-defense tactics will be offered May 27. Geared for women high-school and college students, the one-day seminar will give participants an understanding of threats and ways to counter them.

"There are benefits for...

Drainage Improvements Project on Tomac Ave, Harding Rd, and Forest Ave to Begin Week of May 15, 2023

Construction for the Tomac Avenue, Harding Road, and Forest Avenue drainage improvements project is anticipated to commence the week of May 15, 2023. There will be multiple construction phases and work will begin at the Eastern Greenwich Civic Ce...

MAY 5: Community Connections from Fred

CMS Community Forum; Old Greenwich Construction; RTM Budget Vote; Strickland Brook; Call for Vietnam Veterans; Mental Health Awareness Month; Hazardous Waste Day; GPD Car Show; Plant sale at GLT; Augmented Reality STEAM camp & National Day of Prayer...

April 21: Community Connections from Fred

Sister city in Ukraine; Leaf blowers; Cos Cob Library; Earth Day events; Arch Street Hope Day; Maestro Mueller's final concert; Adoptable pets & more: 

Notice: Sign up now to new townwide emergency alert system

After months of hard work by the entire dedicated Emergency Management Team, led by Emergency Management Director Joseph Laucella, the Town is launching the new Greenwich Alerts system powered by EverBridge.

People can sign up by clicking here&...

New Variant Jumps to Second Place on COVID List (Medscape)

The new COVID-19 strain known as "Arcturus"  has increased in the U.S. so much that it has been added to the CDC's watch list.

Officially labeled XBB.1.16, Arcturus as a subvariant of Omicron that was first seen in India and has been on ...

Notice to Greenwich Alarm Users

Alarm Annual Registration Fee for the period July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024 is due by July 1, 2023 and must be paid by July 31, 2023.

Penalties will be assessed for any payment received after July 31, 2023.  

Please see Section 2A-23 of the T...

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 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.

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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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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....

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...

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 ...

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...

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 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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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 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 ...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

Greenwich COVID test kit distribution

UPDATED MON JANUARY 3, 2022

Greenwich COVID test kit distribution plan

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 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...

Community Connections From Fred

Greetings Greenwich friends and neighbors.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...