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Community Pantry at GHS: Meeting the Students Where They Are

PTA volunteers Jennette Leal and Maureen Harper were busy before spring break sending students home with fresh produce and items like bags of beans and rice their families can use for meal prep. The community pantry at GHS was originally started by Folsom House administrator Andrew Byrne and assistant dean Laura Boyd to help about 40 students. Word of mouth spread and they quickly learned there are more students in need.  

Government

Justice Dept Sues New Haven Over Alleged “Sanctuary Policies; CT Officials Respond

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The case, filed in the District of Connecticut, is the latest action from the Justice Department targeting what they say are illegal sanctuary policies across the country.
“It is our policy and the law of the state of Connecticut to respect and honor immigrant workers and families, and we welcome their contributions to our state. It is a shame that the President and the Department of Justice are not focused on public safety but are wasting federal resources on attacking Connecticut with a baseless lawsuit that has no foundation in law or fact. Connecticut is not a ‘sanctuary’ state, whatever that means.” – CT Attorney General William Tong
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Business

Is AI the best resource for information when it comes to custom home building, remodels and renovations?

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As an example, I asked Claude recently which Facebook groups would be good to advertise a new job position.  It made up the names of Facebook groups and when “cross-examined,” Claude admitted that he made up the names of the groups – Claude said he doesn’t have access to the names of the groups.  So he made some up!!  Our articles do not contain anything “made up.” – Scott Simonsen Continue Reading →

Government

Conversation with State Treasurer Russell Set for Friday, April 17 in Town Hall

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State Treasurer Erick Russell will join Selectwoman Rachel Khanna for a community conversation with Greenwich residents in the Greenwich Town Hall main meeting room at 4:00pm. The event will include a brief presentation followed by an open Q&A, giving attendees the opportunity to hear directly from the Treasurer and ask questions about issues impacting Connecticut. Treasurer Russell will present a progress report on the important work of the State Treasury. He will report on the critical functions of this office, as well as the state’s overall fiscal position and pension funds. The Treasurer will also discuss the potential impact of federal policies on Connecticut. Continue Reading →

Arts

Free Concert, “Where I May Speak to Your Heart” at St. Catherine of Siena Church Set for Sunday

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If hearing beautiful and moving music performed with the highest degree of virtuosity and mastery in the beautiful acoustics of St. Catherine’s Church constitutes a great musical experience for you, do not miss this performance on Sunday at 2:30pm. Following the concert, there will be a light reception in the Narthex, where you will be able to meet our distinguished guest artists in person. Continue Reading →