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Good morning Greenwich! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Greenwich police crack down on speeding as students return to school
  • Greenwich may soon fine residents for feeding deer, ducks and turtles
  • Why two popular Chickahominy spots suddenly shut their doors

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  • Friday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 82 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Saturday: Periods of sun; less humid, temps: high: 80, low: 65.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Police Conduct Over 30 Vehicle Stops On Student Orientation Day In Greenwich: PD (patch.com) — Greenwich police ramped up traffic enforcement on student orientation day, making 33 stops and issuing 21 infractions as drivers sped near school zones like East Putnam Avenue by Cardinal Stadium. Residents are urged to slow down, watch for students walking and biking, and prepare for school-zone speed cameras to be reactivated once the state finalizes the town's pedestrian safety plan.
   

2. Greenwich Seeks To Stop Residents From Intentionally Feeding Wildlife (patch.com) — Greenwich officials are moving to tighten rules against intentionally feeding wildlife in town parks and open spaces, citing safety and environmental concerns. The proposed ordinance change would restrict feeding in places like Greenwich Point and Byram Park, set specific rules for bird feeders, and introduce clearer enforcement tools as selectmen seek public feedback before a vote.
   

3. Popular Greenwich Eateries Temporarily Closed, Here's Why (patch.com) — Greenwich diners may have noticed Constantino's Pasta Bowls and Love You A Latte in Chickahominy temporarily closed after a licensing issue led to a health department notice on the door. The eateries, recently sold to a new owner, are working through permitting and could reopen next week, and the former owners are urging the community to keep supporting local Greenwich businesses.
   

4. Greenwich Private School Announces Partnership With The Juilliard School (patch.com) — Greenwich families will soon see a major boost to local arts education as Greenwich Country Day School launches a new partnership with The Juilliard School starting in fall 2026. Juilliard-affiliated instructors will work directly with GCDS students in Greenwich, offering ensemble coaching, sectional support, and performances that anchor the school's new performing arts center.
   

5. Greenwich Public School Announces Participation In Community Eligibility Program For 2026-2027 (patch.com) — Families with students at Greenwich Public School's listed site can get free breakfast and lunch for the entire 2026-27 school year through a federal Community Eligibility Program, with no household application required. Greenwich residents are given contact details on Greenwich Avenue for questions, along with information on civil rights protections and how to request program materials in other formats or languages.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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