Greenwich Is America's Safest Community: New Report

GREENWICH, CT — Greenwich is again considered the safest community in America among towns with populations above 50,000, according to home security experts SafeHome.org.

For residents of Greenwich, the SafeHome honor is among the reasons they moved to the town, along with the great school system, wonderful public resources and amenities, and great homes, shopping and dining.

"Not only is Greenwich the safest city in the nation, but it is also the wealthiest city in the state of Connecticut," writes SafeHome.org. "Its proximity to New York City makes it a desirable city to live in for commuters, where their families can be safe."

Greenwich is the only Connecticut community in the top 50 in the country (Fairfield comes in at #65), and one of only four in the top 101. To come up with the ranking, SafeHome used FBI statistics and the Chapman University Survey of American Fears.

First Selectman Peter Tesei tells Patch that the honor is a testament to the town's commitment on quality-of-life issues, and the hardworking efforts of Greenwich's emergency services personnel.

"The SafeHome ranking of Greenwich as the nation’s 'safest cities' is a testament to our priority in funding life safety services; Police, Fire & GEMS," Tesei told Patch. "It also recognizes our commitment to the health and well-being of ALL our residents.

"We are a diverse community of neighborhoods who take pride in the character and history of our Town. This recognition will affirm that Greenwich is a community that people chose to live, work and raise their families. We invite all those who don’t know to come and check us out. This week is Experience Greenwich week (experiencegreenwich.com) and to (ThinkGreenwich.com)."

To view SafeHome's entire safest 101 cities report, click here.

Greenwich Trivia Question

How many public athletic fields and locations are there in Greenwich? See the answer below, but no peeking!

Upcoming Things To Do In Greenwich

Experience Greenwich Week wraps up on Sunday, but what about other fun things to do this weekend? Below are a few, but be sure to check out the Greenwich Patch Events Calendar for more. Enjoy!

New Exhibit: All Together at Flinn Gallery
(Through Dec. 5)
This autumn the Flinn Gallery takes a fresh look at still life in All Together, opening October 25th and running through December 5th, 2018. Our choice of plants and pottery, the way we arrange our furniture, the cultural markers of coffee cups and chocolate bars, and the symbolic nature of vases are explored. Artists Kate Gilmore, Karen Lederer, Polly Shindler, Paul Wackers, and Alex Yudzon combine humor and formal rigor to examine the importance and meaning of objects placed together in a show curated by Tracy McKenna.

Encore with Eric Jay Dolin, When America First Met China
Saturday, Oct. 27 at 10:30 a.m. (1490 WGCH/WGCH.com)
Encore Interview with Eric Jay Dolin, Author of When America First Met China: An Exotic History of Tea, Drugs, and Money in the Age of Sail.

The relationship between America and China is unique, fascinating -and if you’ve seen recent media source headlines it is complicated.

Art Adventures: Spooky Prints
Sunday, Oct. 28 at 1 p.m.
A drop in program for children ages 4 and up and their families. Free with Museum admission; no registration required. Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Drive, Greenwich.

Answer to the trivia question: There are 27 athletic fields and locations mentioned on the town's website, which are maintained by the Parks & Recreation Department and school system.

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