03/03/08 - News Reports From The Greenwich Time

Bishop Lori discusses the results of the Diocese of Bridgeport’s investigation and audit of Father Michael Moynihan’s finances.
(Keelin Daly/Staff photo)

Moynihan misused funds
The Rev. Michael Moynihan diverted more than $400,000 in parish funds toward paying his credit card bills and other personal reimbursements and may have engaged in forgery and other forms of deception, according to findings of an investigation made public yesterday.

Committee discusses relocation options for Glenville students
Remediation of a mold-plagued temporary building to make it ready for Glenville School by the fall, redistricting all schools, and dispersing Glenville students to multiple schools were among some of the relocation options discussed during a Board of Education committee meeting yesterday.

Weather expected to clear in time for St. Patrick's Day parade
Meredith Blake

Judge asked to dismiss police lawsuit
The town has asked a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit by eight minority police officers who sued the town for racial discrimination two years ago, arguing their perceptions of pervasive racism at the Greenwich Police Department are baseless.

Town prepares in case storm causes flooding
With heavy rains and strong winds expected to hit Greenwich this weekend, town officials are warning residents to be ready for flooded homes, property damage and power outages.

Man gets 18 years in burglary spree
The judge read quote after quote from victims to make sure Randall Weis understood the damage he caused in a series of nearly two dozen break-ins in which he and an accomplice destroyed at least $200,000 worth of property.

Lawmakers push for state energy department
A group of lawmakers, including Rep. Terry Backer, D-Stratford, yesterday called for the creation of a new Department of Clean Energy to help the state reduce its dependence on oil.

School air-quality report finalized
After seven months, 30 meetings and more than $252,000 spent to improve air quality at King's Highway Elementary School, a special committee came close to closing the book at a Town Hall meeting last night.