GREENWICH NEWS UPDATE: For September 30, 2021 - By Greenwich Roundup Editor Brian Harrod

PHOTO: First Selectman Fred Camillo says most town departments had high vaccination rates, ranging from 70% to 90%.

TOP STORY: Three Greenwich residents died last week from Covid-19, according to Greenwich First Selectmen, Fred Camillo.

The three deaths last week brought the total number of deaths to 93.

Since March 2020 there have been 5,757 Covid cases in town.

Greenwich Hospital president Diane Kelly reported that there were four Covid positive patients being treated. One of the four was in the ICU on a ventilator.

She also reported that 30 employees remained unvaccinated. 

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#### GREENWICH FREE PRESS >>> P&Z WATCH: Tough Questions Posed for Greenwich Housing Authority's 52-Unit “Vinci Gardens”

On Tuesday night Greenwich Communities, formerly known as the Greenwich Housing Authority, presented a pre-application to the Greenwich.... https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/pz-watch-tough-questions-posed-for-greenwich-housing-authoritys-52-unit-vinci-gardens-167667/ ###

GREENWICH TIME: #Stamford teenager killed in #Greenwich car crash IDed by Medical Examiner’s office

GREENWICH — Police are investigating a fatal car crash in the east end of town Saturday night. The Office of the State Medical Examiner... https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10223714371104635&id=1153584222 ###

GREENWICH TIME: U.S. regulator fines Greenwich-based Interactive Brokers $1.8M after customers suffered $82.6M in trading losses

GREENWICH — Online brokerage Interactive Brokers Group will pay a civil penalty of $1.75 million to settle charges over its alleged failure... https://www.greenwichtime.com/business/article/U-S-regulator-fines-Greenwich-based-Interactive-16496551.php ###

WALL STREET JOURNAL >>> OPINION: A Tax Loophole for Greenwich

The House Ways and Means Committee section of the $3.5 trillion tax and spending bill includes myriad tax carve-outs and credits for liberal... https://www.wsj.com/articles/tax-loophole-greenwich-municipal-bonds-wealthy-surcharge-11632685080 ###

GREENWICH TIME: Texas man charged with attempted burglary in central Greenwich

GREENWICH — Police arrested a man attempting to enter an apartment on Greenwich Avenue Monday night, according to the arrest report..... https://www.greenwichtime.com/policereports/article/Texas-man-charged-with-attempted-burglary-in-16494546.php ###

HAMLET HUB: The Greenwich Art Society proudly presents “Paintings by Julie Tehrani”

The Greenwich Art Society proudly presents “Paintings by Julie Tehrani”, an exhibition comprised of new artwork by artist Julie Tehrani. https://news.hamlethub.com/coscob/places/6140-the-greenwich-art-society-proudly-presents-paintings-by-julie-tehrani ###

FAIRFIELD CITIZEN: Vandalism in Greenwich High School attributed to #TikTok Challenge

GREENWICH — The trend of students posting videos of themselves vandalizing school property has arrived in Greenwich, so far causing $500...

https://www.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/news/article/Vandalism-in-Greenwich-High-School-attributed-to-16499751.php ###

PATCH: Greenwich Communities Looks To Add Senior Housing Units In Byram

GREENWICH, CT — A pre-application went before the Planning and Zoning Commission on Tuesday night that would add a four story, 50,000 square... https://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/greenwich-communities-looks-add-senior-housing-units-byram ###

GREENWICH EVENT: Governor Lamont to Speak at Christ Church The entire community is invited to a special Sunday Forum with special guest speaker Governor Ned Lamont who will give an update on current topics in Connecticut.

The event is set for Oct 3 at 11:15am at Christ Church, Parish Hall, 254 East Putnam Ave, Greenwich.... https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10223714600190362&id=1153584222 ###

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Special Worship Service for the 125th Anniversary of the Greenwich Police at Christ Church

Christ Church Greenwich, CT

PRESS RELEASE: The entire community is invited to a special service to honor First Responders with a Color Guard procession followed by a worship service at Christ Church Greenwich at 10:00 am, Sunday, September 26.

GREENWICH: Christ Church honors the 125th Anniversary of the Greenwich Police Dept and all First Responders who continue to help get Greenwich through the pandemic as it ebbs and flows. 

“Christ Church Greenwich and its members are so grateful to have an outstanding police force to ensure the welfare and safety of our community and for all of the first responders who exercise courage and compassion and make incredible sacrifices and put their lives at risk to care for the residents of the Town of Greenwich,” said Reverend Marek Zabriskie in a release. “We salute them, hold them in our prayers, give thanks for their vital work and their vocations and honor our police force as it celebrates its 125th anniversary.”

COVID protocols at the time of this service will be followed. 

9:15 Gather for coffee and a continental breakfast in the Parish Hall 

9:45 Color Guard, flag bearers and First Responders procession begins from the Parish Hall, along the side of the church, and into the front entrance of the church.

10:00 service with celebrants Police Chief James Heavey and Neighbor to Neighbor Executive Director, Margaret Tjimos Goldberg

11:15 Special Forum and coffee with Guest Speaker Chief James Heavey

About Christ Church Greenwich:

Christ Church is a lively community of faith composed of people with diverse backgrounds, circumstances, and spiritual journeys, bound together by God’s love for all people everywhere and united in the common mission to seek and serve God in all persons. We fulfill this work through the dedicated ministries of over 300 volunteers annually, who serve on more than 40 commissions, committees, guilds and task forces. In addition, Church hosts and supports more than 20 community meetings per week including 12-step programs, choral and music groups, neighborhood groups, and children’s programs. The Christ Church Preschool is a regional leader in early education, and our bookstore, Dogwood Gifts and Books, is a thriving resource of both faith-based and secular books. Their 40-year partnership with Neighbor to Neighbor allows them to serve those in Greenwich who are in need of food.

The Mission of Christ Church Greenwich is to be a vibrant Episcopal community proclaiming God’s love for every human being, no exceptions. Following Jesus’ teachings is their compass for personal growth, community outreach and harmonious living. Its vision is to seek and serve God in all people through inspiration from the Bible, worship, community outreach, music, and art in our sacred historic home.

About the Greenwich Police Department:

Mission Statement: The Greenwich Police Department, acting without fear or favor, will strive to provide superior law enforcement and public services in cooperation with its community. The Department will actively promote an environment that encourages independent judgment and allows its employees to attain the highest levels of professional achievement.

Core Values: Service We recognize that our chosen profession requires us to put the welfare of the public; our peers and subordinates; and that of the organization before ourselves.

Respect: We value all persons; recognize that our diversity strengthens us and celebrate it; remember our past and the sacrifices of others made on our behalf, and willfully subjugate ourselves to the rule of law.

Courage: We will always face difficult situations with confidence, determination, and bravery and shall never shrink from the responsibility to do what is right because of physical fear, lack of will, or mental trepidation.

Fairness: We must always act in a way that is just, ethical, equitable, honest, and transparent never displaying favoritism or allowing prejudice or undue influence to color our professional decisions.

Diligence: We will selflessly apply ourselves in duty to the community and devotion to each other with both persistent industry and steadfast vigor.

Questions about this event?

The Rev. Dr. Cheryl McFadden at cmcfadden@christchurchgreenwich.org

or (203) 869.6600 x 28

For more info about Christ Church: www.christchurchgreenwich.org

For more information about the Town of Greenwich Police Department: www.greenwichct.gov/345/Police