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In today's newsletter:

  • Wanted New York suspect caught after police chase into Greenwich
  • What Greenwich's police chief says about rising school swatting threats
  • What this $65M Greenwich medical campus sale means for residents

Also on today's calendar: College Essay Workshop and 13 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Humid; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 82 and low of 71 degrees.
  • Thursday: A stray afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 84, low: 65.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 77 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Suspect Wanted In NY Apprehended In Greenwich: Police (patch.com) — Greenwich police arrested a man wanted by Greenburgh, New York authorities after his vehicle drove into town and stopped at a dead end on Chestnut Street. Officers recovered a large knife from the vehicle and briefly increased their presence in the area, but emphasized there is no ongoing threat to the public.
   

2. Chief Heavey Addresses School Swatting Incidents at News Conference (greenwichfreepress.com) — Greenwich Police Chief James Heavey is warning that bomb threats and swatting calls against schools remain a serious concern as classes resume, and is stressing the crucial role of School Resource Officers in keeping students safe. Speaking as head of the state police chiefs association, he highlighted ongoing training, close coordination with educators, and the importance of trusted relationships inside Greenwich schools during any emergency response.
   

3. Healthcare Realty Acquires $65M Greenwich Medical Center at Holly Hill in Connecticut (cremarketbeat.com) — A major Greenwich medical campus on Holly Hill Lane has just been sold for about $65 million, underscoring the town's growing role in Fairfield County's healthcare corridor. Anchored by Yale New Haven Health and Stamford Health, the renovated facility benefits from its West Putnam Avenue "Doctor's Row" location, tight medical office supply, and strong local demand that continues to attract national investors.
   

4. Class Action Lawsuit Filed against Town of Greenwich and Speed Camera Vendor (greenwichfreepress.com) — Greenwich drivers who paid school‑zone speed camera tickets may now be part of a new class action lawsuit challenging the town's camera ordinance and its contract with vendor Blue Line Solutions. The suit claims Greenwich skipped a required public hearing, used an illegal payment structure, and allowed citation revenue to sit in the vendor's private accounts, and it seeks full refunds of fines and fees.
   

5. 2026 Connecticut high school boys soccer preseason coaches polls: Staples, Tolland begin at No. 1 (greenwichtime.com) — Greenwich High School's boys soccer team will open the 2026 season ranked second in the statewide Class LL/L coaches' preseason poll, earning two first-place votes after last year's runner-up finish. Staples tops the rankings, while several other Connecticut programs, including Glastonbury and Farmington, round out a competitive early-season field to watch.
   

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