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🌱 Patch AM: Lanes Reopened On I-95 In Greenwich, Stamford Area After Crash: State Police

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In today's newsletter:

  • Crash briefly shuts I-95 lanes through Greenwich–Stamford corridor
  • Veteran Greenwich officer tapped to become new deputy police chief
  • How Greenwich's new school capital plan could affect your child's classroom.

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📰 News we're reading

1. Lanes Reopened On I-95 In Greenwich, Stamford Area After Crash: State Police (patch.com) — Drivers in Greenwich faced delays after a crash on I-95 southbound between Exits 6 and 5 temporarily shut the center and right lanes. A jackknifed tractor-trailer and several cars were involved, but state police have since reopened the lanes, easing congestion through the Greenwich–Stamford stretch.
   

2. New Deputy Police Chief Appointed In Greenwich (patch.com) — Greenwich residents are getting a new deputy police chief as longtime officer Capt. Eric Scorca is promoted to fill the vacancy created by Deputy Chief James Bonney's retirement. Town leaders praised Scorca's 24 years of service, advanced education, and leadership of the patrol division and SWAT unit, emphasizing his commitment to serving and protecting Greenwich.
   

3. Greenwich School Board Begins First Review of FY28 Capital Plan (greenwichsentinel.com) — Greenwich families should watch closely as the Board of Education begins its first review of the FY28 capital plan, shaping which school buildings get priority and how much the town will borrow. Upcoming meetings at Cos Cob School and the Havemeyer Building will explore enrollment, staffing, and major projects like Central Middle, Old Greenwich, Julian Curtiss, and Greenwich High.
   

4. Up to the Minute Greenwich Property Transfers, Sept 17-18, 2026 (greenwichfreepress.com) — Recent property transfers recorded at Greenwich Town Hall show several high-value home sales across town, including multimillion-dollar deals on Tod's Driftway, Lake Avenue, and Riverside Lane. If you're watching the local market, these latest prices and buyers give a clear snapshot of what Greenwich real estate is doing right now.
   

5. Greenwich Alliance Day Kicks Off the Greenwich Alliance for Education's 20th Anniversary (greenwichfreepress.com) — Greenwich residents are celebrating 20 years of the Greenwich Alliance for Education, which just kicked off its anniversary with Greenwich Alliance Day and a townwide thank-you to public school educators. Local leaders praised the Alliance's $6.9 million in support for students and announced a new Greenwich High School Student Innovation Grant to fund student-led ideas that improve school life.
   

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