Monday, August 29, 2011

08/29/11 This Just in ....

News Reports About The Byran Section Of Greenwich, CT

Over the Banks: Byram, Glenville, Pemberwick, the Shoreline [Video]
Patch.com
By Barbara Heins The Byram River spilled over its banks, flooding the Glenville and Pemberwick neighborhoods of town. Along Caroline Place and Riverdale Avenue, the river swiftly flowed and flooded backyards and homes on Riverdale. ...

08/29/11 Drunk Byram Woman With A Suspended License Arrested By Greenwich Police

Kimberly King, 49, of Armstrong Court was arrested and charged with driving under the influence on August 26. Police said an officer on patrol observed King’s car cross the double line on Holly Hill Lane at about 12:16 a.m.

Upon stopping the vehicle the officer detected an odor of alcohol on King’s breath and noticed she had slurred speech. King reportedly failed a sobriety test. She reportedly declined a urine test.

She was also charged with driving with a suspended license and failure to maintain lane.

King posted bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Sept. 8

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08/29/11 Woman Charged with Assault Following Domestic Dispute

A 23-year-old female resident of North Water Street was arrested and charged with assault, strangulation, breach of peace and disorderly conduct on August 25 after she reportedly strangled her mother and pushed her head into a wall during an argument.

Police said they were called to the residence on a report of an altercation. Police said on arrival they learned that the 23-year-old had gotten into an argument with her mother that had escalated into a fight. The 23 year-old was held on bond and arraigned on Aug. 26.

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08/29/11 The Raw Byram News Feed

News Reports About Byram, CT

Good Night Irene: Port Chester Boards Up
Patch.com
Pictured above is the shuttered Sam's Bar and Grill on Byram's border with Port Chester, complete with a hastily-scribbled message: "Goodnight Irene!" We want your photos too! Readers can send in storm photos from Port Chester, and we'll post them here ...

08/29/11 For Byram Residents In The Dark: At 9am Rabbi Mitch offers kosher food, coffee, electricity to charge mobile devices and computers, and Wifi

Hurricane Update From Temple Sholom

Dear Friends:

Temple Sholom is pleased to report that our building will open tomorrow morning at 9:00am, to offer a gathering place for all those without power in our community. We are able to offer kosher food, coffee, electricity to charge mobile devices and computers, and WiFi access. We also will have our Teen Lounge open as a place for children and teens to socialize.

Please feel free to invite neighbors and friends and anyone who might be in need of a welcome in the aftermath of the storm.

We hope that you weathered Hurricane Irene in safety and with a minimum of damage. Should you have any questions, please feel free to be in touch via email at info@templesholom.com or call us at (203) 869-7191.

With prayers for blessings and peace --

Rabbi Mitch

and the Staff and Leadership of Temple Sholom

Temple Sholom | 300 East Putnam Avenue | Greenwich | Connecticut | 06830

08/29/11 Greenwich Roundup's "Operation Storm Center" Bunker Is Closed: The Town's Hardest Working Reporter Is Returning To His 32 Field Point Offices

HERE IS THE LATEST GREENWICH NEWS ABOUT THE AFTERMATH OF IRENE AND HOW TOWN RESIDENTS WILL BE EFFECTED:

Rampant coastal flooding, rivers and streams throughout Greenwich were well above flood stages, leading to several emergency evacuations.

The number of Greenwich residents without power is close to 14,000.

The eye of the storm passed through Greenwich at high tide, causing a nightmarish situation.

Hurricane Gloria hit during low tide during 1985, resulting in storm surges around 5 to 6 feet. The 1938 hurricane hit during high tide, causing extensive damage.

Hurricane / Tropical Storm Irene is officially "Post Tropical". The last public advisory was just issued by the National Hurricane Center.

But here comes Jose ....

Tropical Storm Jose: 12 AM ET, 40 mph winds, 1008 mb, moving N at 21 mph

There will be quiet weather today-upper 70s under sunshine.

For Those In The Dark: At 9am Rabbi Mitch at Temple Sholom offers kosher food, coffee, electricity to charge mobile devices and computers, and WiFi access

Town officials have consolidated the two shelters it operated as Irene rolled in Saturday evening - neither shelter was at capacity.

First Selectman Peter Tesei is sleeping at town hall due to a lack of power at home.

Parking rules will be suspended Monday, but will resume Tuesday.

Byram beach will be closed Monday, with an anticipated reopening Tuesday. The beach experienced moderate erosion, downed trees, a partial seawall collapse and a boat that grounded on the beach.

Byram Park will be open Monday, while Greenwich Point will open to boaters at noon, but only to those who present a boater identification.

Ferry service for Great Captains Island has been canceled for Monday and will be resumed Friday, while ferry service for Island Beach, where a section of the pier dislodged in the storm, is canceled for Monday and Tuesday.

The town Emergency Operations Center will be open Monday, with officials planning to make an announcement about the state of emergency by afternoon.

Public Schools will still start for Greenwich public school students as planned on Thursday, but all activities, mostly athletic practices, have all been cancelled for tomorrow.

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