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Greetings Greenwich! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Greenwich fraud probe uncovers $200,000 in altered stolen checks
  • Firefighters probe mysterious smoke near busy Greenwich Avenue corner
  • Cos Cob scratch-off ticket brings home a $10,000 prize

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Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Saturday: Turning sunny; not as warm, with a high of 72 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Sunday: A bit of afternoon rain, temps: high: 65, low: 58.
  • Monday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 71 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Man Faces New Charges In Fraud Scheme Involving Stolen Checks Worth $200K: Greenwich PD (patch.com) — Greenwich police have filed a new slate of felony charges against a New Rochelle man tied to an organized fraud scheme uncovered after a July investigation at a bank on Greenwich Avenue. Detectives say evidence from his cellphone linked him to trafficking personal information for more than 30 identity theft victims and altered checks worth about $200,000, and they credit the ORCA unit's detailed work with advancing the case.
   

2. 'Smoke Condition' Reported In Greenwich: FD (patch.com) — Fire crews are responding to a reported smoke condition in a building at Grigg Street and Greenwich Avenue, and officials are urging people to use caution in that busy downtown area. Details about which building is affected and the cause of the smoke have not yet been released, but residents and visitors should avoid the immediate vicinity while firefighters investigate.
   

3. Big Scratch-Off Winner Sold In Greenwich: CT Lottery (patch.com) — A Cos Cob resident has scored a $10,000 prize from the Connecticut Lottery's 50X The Cash scratch-off game, bringing some excitement to the neighborhood. The winning $5 ticket was sold at Cos Cob Stationery, highlighting a bit of local luck in Greenwich's own backyard.
   

4. Greenwich Trail Project Awarded $122,250 For Accessibility Improvements (patch.com) — Greenwich is receiving $122,250 to design and improve an ADA-accessible trail through Pomerance and Tuchman Parks in Cos Cob, enhancing about two miles of local walking paths and access to Cos Cob Pond. The grant, part of a statewide recreational trails program, aims to boost outdoor accessibility, recreation, and economic benefits while expanding Connecticut's connected trail network.
   

5. Greenwich Public Schools Announces First 'Difference Makers' Of 2026-27 School Year (patch.com) — Greenwich Public Schools has kicked off this year's "Difference Makers" program, spotlighting staff from schools and departments across town for their quiet but powerful impact on students and colleagues. From classroom teachers and literacy specialists to IT staff and construction foremen, the first 2026-27 honorees reflect the wide range of people keeping Greenwich schools running strong.
   

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