Leaf pick-up from the streets has ended. Leaves and brush will continue to be picked up on the first and third Monday of each month, in lawn bags or barrels only. Limbs may also be tied in 5′ lengths and bound with twine.
Winter Parking Update – Permits Available for Residents Without Off-Street Parking
What’s Changing:
Street parking is now prohibited for 24 hours following any snowfall of 1 inch or more. This 24-hour clock resets if another 1” or more of snow falls within that time. Restrictions will now begin at the time snowfall reaches 1 inch, as determined by the Village DPW — not at midnight as in the past.
Coming Soon – Signage:
Updated signage will be installed throughout the Village to reflect these changes.
Pilot Program – Free Parking Permits Available:
To help residents who do not have off-street parking, the Village is launching a pilot permit program. Eligible residents can now apply for a free permit to park on Bleeker Street between Academy and Hill — on the Catholic Church/Community Garden side of the street, which is wide enough for safe plowing. Permits will be issued and verified by the Village to confirm eligibility.
To Apply:
Additional Option – Village Hall Lot:
As always, residents are also welcome to park in the Village Hall parking lot during snow events. These changes are aimed at balancing safety, access, and the needs of all residents as we head into winter.
Food Insecurity at Greenwich Central School
We recently learned that at least 35 children attending Greenwich Central School are facing food insecurity. After confirming this with Comfort Food Community, they shared that their Backpack Program is specifically designed to support these students. Through this program, food is delivered directly to families each week, ensuring children — and often their siblings — have enough to eat during weekends and school breaks when meals aren’t available.
This level of need underscores how critical programs like Comfort Food’s are in our community. They emphasized that financial contributions are essential to keep the Backpack Program running and to continue supporting families who rely on it.
To contribute financially, you can make an online donation through our website at Donate Now | ComfortFoodCommunity or send checks to Comfort Food Community, PO Box 86, Greenwich, NY 12834.
Comfort Foods often highlights that a $5 donation can provide 20 meals, while $10 covers 40 meals, and so on. They also publish a blog with ways you can help—here’s the link.
Standing Together Through SNAP Suspension
Support Operation Santa at Greenwich Central School
The Operation Santa program — now open — aims to support families in need within the GCS community. With enough donations, GCS and the Cambridge/Greenwich Police Department hope to provide Christmas presents and Hannaford gift cards to local families.
How You Can Help:
Send donations to:
Greenwich Central School
Operation Santa
10 Gray Avenue
Greenwich, NY 12834
Drop off Greenwich donations at:
- Greenwich Free Library
- Hannaford
- Village Hall
- Tractor Supply
- Dollar General
We encourage all local businesses, alumni, and residents to come together so that no child in Greenwich goes hungry this winter. Your generosity will help ensure a warm meal and a joyful holiday season for every family.
