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Metro-North Crash Cleanup Tops Greenwich News This Week

GREENWICH, Conn. -- The cleanup from the dramatic Metro-North train crash May 17 and subsequent reopening of the line were two of Greenwich's top stories for the week.

The cleanup of Metro-North tracks after last Friday's crash was the top story of the week in Greenwich.

The cleanup of Metro-North tracks after last Friday's crash was the top story of the week in Greenwich.

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While the crash happened on the Bridgeport-Fairfield border, the repercussions were felt throughout Fairfield County.

Gov. Dannel Malloy warned of a possible travel nightmare on Monday, but commuters found a fairly easy ride to work. Video showed the cleanup crews working quickly on the tracks and full service was restored to Metro-North by late Tuesday.

In other news, Greenwich police arrested a man after he allegedly threw a knife at and shot at a passing car.

A Greenwich compound off Indian Head Road was put on the real estate market for a whopping $190 million. It is the highest residential real estate listing in the country.

Becker Chicaiza, owner of Becker Salon on Mason Street, founded his own leadership award after six years of private philanthropy.

Nancy Freedman Moises Guerrero of Arthur Murray Grande Ballroom of Greenwich won the Friendraiser Award at Stamford Dancing with the Stars.

Gas prices spiked in Fairfield County ahead of Memorial Day Weekend, but a AAA spokesperson said she expects them to fall as the summer wears on.

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