03/27/08 - The Latest News From The Greenwich Time

Deal near on Benoit case

The fate of suspended deputy fire chief and fire marshal Joseph Benoit could be decided as early as today, according to First Selectman Peter Tesei, who met one-on-one with the firefighting veteran recently in his office at Town Hall.

Bond set for second suspect in Kissel slay

A Massachusetts man extradited to face murder charges in the killing of disgraced Greenwich real estate developer Andrew M. Kissel was ordered held on $1 million bond yesterday, with authorities offering no new clues about his alleged part in the backcountry man's death.

Officers move up the chain of command

In recent years, Brian Briggs relied on his wife Gretchen to take a greater share in caring for their two young children as he tried to advance through the ranks of the Greenwich Police Department, he said yesterday.

Japanese teens visit town after winning stock contest

During their whirlwind tour of the New York City area as part of winning a student stock market game, the Japanese students saw the Broadway show "Chicago," toured the Metropolitan Museum of Art, ate at Sparks Steak House and yesterday visited an investment class at Greenwich High School.

Historic panel fights demolition
The Historic District Commission is the second agency to object to a demolition permit issued for an historic home in Belle Haven, hoping the new owners might reconsider.

Will delay affect others?

Despite assurances that the languishing project will be completed at the end of May, the Hamilton Avenue School renovation could drag on into part or all of June, an angry First Selectman Peter Tesei said yesterday.

Parents hear about dangers lurking on Internet

Gasps and shocked murmurs punctuated a presentation on Internet safety at Eastern Middle School as parents learned how technology has the potential to bring sexual predators into their homes and how to protect their children against such a threat