Organization Type: Government

GREENWICH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

Town agency with the function of administering, coordinating, contracting, monitoring, and planning all Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) activities. The federally sponsored Community Development Block Grant program offers annual grants for projects meeting HUD objectives such as principally benefiting low and moderate-income persons and meeting community needs that are unfunded by other sources.

Written by on July 28, 2014

GREENWICH LIBRARY

Main branch of the Greenwich public library system.  Other Branches BYRAM SHUBERT, COS COB AND PERROT MEMORIAL. Collections include fiction, nonfiction, large print books, downloadable library, general reference, business services, health information, CDs, DVDs, traditional and streaming audio, audio books, foreign language materials, travel resources, local history collection, and lending art.  Copy machines are available.

Written by on July 24, 2014

USA.gov

Information about federal government programs and services; information on topics such as money management, scams, federal benefits, identity theft, government auctions, health, housing, and jobs.

Written by on July 22, 2014

CONNECTICUT COMMISSION ON COMMUNITY SERVICE

The Commission  administers programs under the National and Community Service Trust Act of 1993. The Commission is dedicated to supporting service and civic engagement to strengthen communities throughout Connecticut. In partnership with the Office of Higher Education, the Commission funds and supports programs that encourage all Connecticut residents to volunteer.

Written by on July 22, 2014

GREENWICH BOARD OF EDUCATION

Town board responsible for the public schools.  It sets policy and standards for teachers; decides grade organization and district boundaries; manages school properties; negotiates teachers’ contracts; and hires the Superintendent of Schools and the Chief Administrator. The board is bipartisan and unpaid.  Two members from each party are elected every 2 years in odd-numbered years […]

Written by on July 21, 2014

CONNECTICUT – DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is charged with conserving, improving and protecting the natural resources and the environment of the state of Connecticut as well as making cheaper, cleaner and more reliable energy available for the people and businesses of the state. DEEP was established on July 1, 2011 with the […]

Written by on July 14, 2014

GREENWICH DUMP RECYCLING CENTER – HOLLY HILL

Town transfer station receiving Household or Commercial Trash/Garbage (MSW) and Recyclables and Single Stream (SSR). Residential Dumping Permit Decal (or current PARK PASS, see TOWN OF GREENWICH PARK PASS OFFICE (BEACH CARD), and a Vehicle Dumping Permit are required.  You may also apply at the Scale House on site. Non-Residential Dumping Permit Decal – Agents of Greenwich residents or Greenwich businesses […]

Written by on July 14, 2014

CONNECTICUT QUITLINE

A quit smoking free program.  It will  help you create an easy-to-follow Quitting Plan that will show you how to get ready, take action and then live the rest of your life as a non-smoker.

Written by on July 8, 2014

CONNECTICUT – WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSION

The Workers’ Compensation Commission administers the workers’ compensation laws of the State of Connecticut with the ultimate goal of ensuring that workers injured on the job receive prompt payment of lost work time benefits and attendant medical expenses. To this end, the Commission facilitates voluntary agreements, adjudicates disputes, makes findings and awards, hears and rules […]

Written by on July 8, 2014

CONNECTICUT INSURANCE DEPARTMENT

The mission of the Connecticut Insurance Department is to serve consumers in a professional and timely manner by providing assistance and information to the public and to policy makers, by regulating the insurance industry in a fair and efficient manner which promotes a competitive and financially sound insurance market for consumers, and by enforcing the […]

Written by on July 7, 2014