The department of Greenwich Inland Wetlands and Watercourses is dedicated to the protection, preservation and maintenance of the town's inland wetlands and watercourses. The agency meets twice a month.
The Department of Parks and Recreation provides, protects and supports the town's green spaces and recreational facilities and programs. The department oversees the operations of four divisions: Recreation, Marine and Facility Operations, Parks and Trees and the Griffith E. Harris Golf Course.
The Housing Authority of Greenwich has been serving the Greenwich area since 1946 and provides affordable housing for seniors and families of any ethnic or economic background. It oversees 761 housing units located across 15 properties that consist of condominiums, scattered-site housing, developments and the Parsonage Cottage.
The Greenwich Department of Health serves to assess and address the local community's health needs. The department promotes individual and community health through the provision of public health services, guidance, and the implementation of health laws and regulations. For more information about policies and programs, please refer to the department website.
Protecting and preserving the town from the ravages of fire is the Greenwich Fire Department, a combination of professional volunteers and uniformed career fire fighters who respond to more than 4,000 emergency calls each year. The department operates out of eight firehouses and draws upon the help of about 250 firefighters.
Registrar of Voters is responsible for conducting all elections, primaries and referenda. The office is responsible for voter education and registration, as well as the maintenance of the town's voter records. It is responsible for the annual canvass of electors and the hiring and training of poll workers. It is governed by the Connecticut General Statutes and compensated by the Town of Greenwich.
The Department of Parking Services manages all municipal parking in Greenwich. The department was founded in 2004 at the suggestion of a 2002 study of the town's municipal parking. The department consolidates resources and responsibilities previously assigned to police, and members of the public works and finance departments.
The Board of Education is an elected body that serves to maintain and improve the town's public school system. The bipartisan board is made up of eight members, each serving a four year term.
Each November, the board elects three members to serve as chairman, vice chairman and secretary. The board meets weekly during the school year and on special occasions during the summer months.
The Nathaniel Witherell Rehabilitation and Nursing Center provides senior citizens with a friendly, caring environment, especially when patients are in recovery from physical illnesses or surgeries. The center handles short and long-term stays in its 186-bed facility. This nonprofit business has been serving senior citizens in Greenwich and the surrounding communities since around 1960. Its skilled nurses take pride in helping patients get back on their feet.