Organization Type: Government

GREENWICH HEALTH DEPARTMENT – OFFICE OF SPECIAL CLINICAL SERVICES

A free and confidential outpatient clinic for sexually transmitted diseases, pregnancy, and HIV testing.  Screening, diagnosis, and treatment provided as a cooperative effort of the Health Department and Greenwich Hospital. They field  all questions about AIDS, HIV and STDs, and offer testing, counseling, and provide information on support groups, care-taking, housing, transportation, and legal advice for people […]

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GREENWICH BOARD OF ESTIMATE AND TAXATION

The Board of Estimate & Taxation is responsible for the proper administration of the financial affairs of the Town including the issuance of the annual recommended Budget and setting the Town tax mill rate. The Board also acts on requests for additional appropriations, transfers and allotments made during the fiscal year.  The Town’s Annual Report, […]

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GREENWICH POLICE DEPARTMENT – ANIMAL CONTROL AND ADOPTION DIVISION

This Town division enforces local laws pertaining to the keeping of dogs, cats and other animals. They supervise animal adoptions when pets are not claimed by their owners. Animal control officers will remove sick or injured deer, foxes, raccoons, and skunks, and domestic pets if they have bitten someone.  These cases are regarded as potentially […]

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CONNECTICUT – PROBATE COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF GREENWICH

One of the state’s 123 probate courts.  Responsible for the following; probating wills and the administration of estates overseeing testamentary and living trusts determining title to real and personal property construing the meaning of wills and trusts appointing guardians for the mentally retarded appointing conservators of the person and the estate of incapable individuals committing […]

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WOMEN, INFANTS, CHILDREN – SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION PROGRAM

Supplementary food program providing recommended nutritious foods to low-income pregnant and nursing mothers and children up to the age of 5. It is sponsored by the U.S. Dept of Agriculture. Eligibility is based on income guidelines. Greenwich residents may go to the Dept of Social Services at the Greenwich Town Hall for processing one FRI […]

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GREENWICH DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES – HOMEMAKER SERVICES

This department of the Human Services offers sliding-scale service to Greenwich residents who have difficulty with everyday activities or need help during times of illness or disability. Referrals may come from all sources. Homemaker staff are available after an in-home evaluation is completed by one of the Department’s professional staff who establishes need, and develop a […]

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GREENWICH DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES – ADULT & FAMILY SERVICES

Adult and Family Services are available to Greenwich residents and their families in need of basic human services, such as, housing, food, clothing, personal safety and access to health care. In addition to providing support in responding to crisis situations, such as preventing home eviction and utility shut-offs, they work to develop skills leading to self-sufficiency. They […]

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GREENWICH DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES – COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM

The Community Partnership Program is one of six divisions of Human Services.  They grant funds to partner agencies whose services/programs strengthen the community’s capacity in providing basic human services.  The ultimate goal of the Community Partnership Program is to encourage local human service providers to collaborate in establishing a cost-effective network of quality services to […]

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CONNECTICUT TRANSIT – CT TRANSIT

Bus service owned by the Connecticut Department of Transportation (ConnDOT). Check website or call for schedule information. Exact fare for ticket purchases on all buses. Multi-ticket, Senior, Disabled options available. Wheelchair Accessible. Seven Days a Week. All Stamford buses have bike racks, a wheelchair lift or ramp, and two wheelchair tie-down positions.

Written by on April 28, 2014

GREENWICH BOARD OF SELECTMEN & TOWN ADMINISTRATOR

The BOARD OF SELECTMEN Office is the focal point of Greenwich town government. The salaried board consists of a first selectman (Full-Time Chief Executive) and 2 Part-Time Selectmen. All are elected for 2-year terms, beginning in DEC. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR – Under the direction of the First Selectman, the Town Administrator is responsible for all administrative functions […]

Written by on April 28, 2014