Greenwich Morning Brief, Oct. 30: Firefighters contract takes effect after RTM vote

From Greenwich News

• RTM lets firefighters contract take effect Greenwich's RTM weighed a motion to block the town's new three-year firefighters contract, covering 105 positions with annual raises and rising health-premium costs, as members also considered a higher mooring fee for late renewals after a wording dispute.Greenwich News
• P&Z revisits split vote on Laughlin Avenue homes Greenwich's Planning and Zoning Commission reconsidered a split vote on moving two flood-zone homes on Laughlin Avenue, after a neighbor disputed the developer's disturbance estimates, then opened a preliminary review of Greenwich Academy's proposed 54-acre Glenville Road campus.Greenwich News

Happening Fri, Oct 30

• 6:00 a.m.: YMCA unveils history timeline installation The YMCA of Greenwich installs a history timeline exhibit, 'Y through the Ages,' Friday at its East Putnam Avenue building.Town of Greenwich
• 10:00 a.m.: Bruce Museum exhibit continues on American art The Bruce Museum's 'American Stories from Sargent to O'Keeffe,' a partnership with the Newark Museum of Art, continues daily through early November.Town of Greenwich
• 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.: Tai Chi: Friday at 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m Tai Chi is listed on the town calendar for Friday, Oct. 30 at 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. at 299 Greenwich Avenue.Town of Greenwich
• 6:30 p.m.: YWCA Greenwich hosts Fall Party fundraiser YWCA Greenwich holds its Fall Party at 6:30 p.m. Friday at the Belle Haven Club, Greenwich Patch's calendar shows.Greenwich Patch
• 8:30 p.m.: Ballet Hispánico brings 'Carmen.maquia' to Purchase Ballet Hispánico New York performs the Picasso-inspired 'Carmen.maquia' at 8:30 p.m. Friday at Purchase College's Performing Arts Center, Greenwich Patch's calendar shows.Greenwich Patch

Yesterday in Greenwich (Thu, Oct 29)

• Parking permit renewals due by Dec. 2 The town mailed annual parking permit renewal notices, reminding residents to renew online by Dec. 2 to avoid a late fee.Town of Greenwich
• GPS releases latest district newsletter Greenwich Public Schools published Volume 8, Issue 5 of its District Digest newsletter on Oct. 29, covering news from across the district.Greenwich Public Schools
• Wallace Center offices to close three days Greenwich Patch reports the Wallace Center and Commission on Aging will pause services Oct. 28 to 30 as they relocate to Town Hall, reopening Nov. 2, with the Halloween party proceeding as planned.Greenwich Patch
• Resident proposes children's dance studio in Greenwich A Greenwich resident is seeking a pre-application review to open a children's dance studio, according to Greenwich Patch, which first reported the proposal.Greenwich Patch
• Sip & Shop fundraiser returns to Greenwich Greenwich Patch reports the annual Sip & Shop fall shopping event is returning to Greenwich in 2026, raising money for cancer research through Swim Across America - Fairfield County.Greenwich Patch
• Contemporary art gallery opens in Old Greenwich A new contemporary art gallery called ART06870 has opened in Old Greenwich, according to Greenwich Patch.Greenwich Patch
• Recording studio Vega Music opens in Greenwich A new recording studio, Vega Music, has opened in Greenwich, Greenwich Patch reports.Greenwich Patch
• Why Grannick's Pharmacy closed in Greenwich Greenwich Patch examines why Grannick's Pharmacy closed and what could come next for the vacant storefront.Greenwich Patch
• Greenwich Boy Scout completes Eagle Scout project Greenwich Patch reports on a local Boy Scout who persevered to complete his Eagle Scout project.Greenwich Patch

Coming up

• Sun, Nov 1, 12:00 p.m.: DAR opens 2026-27 youth essay and video contests The Putnam Hill Chapter of the DAR opens its 2026-2027 youth essay and video contests Sunday, Nov. 1, at its East Putnam Avenue chapter house.Greenwich Patch
• Sun, Nov 1, 2:00 p.m.: First Sunday Science talks coastal forests The Fred Elser First Sunday Science program looks at where forest meets sea at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, at Innis Arden Cottage.Greenwich Patch
• Mon, Nov 2, 6:00 p.m.: Hamill Rink Development Committee holds special meeting The FS Hamill Rink Development Committee holds a special meeting via Zoom at 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2.Town of Greenwich
• Tue, Nov 3: Greenwich schools closed for Election Day Greenwich Public Schools will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 3, for Election Day, according to the district calendar.Greenwich Public Schools
• Tue, Nov 3, 7:00 p.m.: British organist performs recital in Stamford Internationally acclaimed organist Richard Gowers performs at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Stamford, Greenwich Patch's calendar shows.Greenwich Patch
• Wed, Nov 4, 10:30 a.m.: Nathaniel Witherell finance panel meets again A special Nathaniel Witherell Finance Committee meeting is set for 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, as the town-owned nursing home's finances remain under review.Town of Greenwich
• Thu, Nov 5, 7:00 p.m.: Board of Education holds budget meeting The Greenwich Board of Education holds a budget meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, at the Havemeyer Building.Greenwich Public Schools
• Thu, Nov 5, 3:00 p.m.: New Affordable Housing Task Force meets The newly formed Affordable Housing Task Force holds its meeting at 3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, as it takes up a disputed fee-in-lieu figure raised at Planning and Zoning.Town of Greenwich
• Thu, Nov 5, 3:00 p.m.: Flood Erosion Control Board holds special meeting Greenwich's Flood Erosion Control Board holds a special meeting at 3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5.Town of Greenwich
• Sat, Nov 7, 5:00 p.m.: Greenwich Arts Council premieres autism-led film The Greenwich Arts Council premieres 'Pointing Fingers,' a film written by non-speaking autistic filmmaker Dan Bergmann, at 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7.Greenwich Patch

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