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During an event hosted by the YWCA Greenwich’s Harmony Project, Cheyenne Wilson, author of “We Are the Evidence,” marked sexual assault awareness month. Wilson was candid about her own journey, setbacks, myths, stigmas, and resources including hotlines and the support of community of survivors.
The awards were originally the brainchild of former Greenwich Schools superintendent Dr. Ernest Fleishman. Back in 1986 his idea was to honor students for their participation in service activities that help to improve both their school and the community.
The suspect was transported to Stamford police headquarters and charged with Risk of Injury to a Minor, Criminal Attempt at Unlawful Restraint, Burglary 1st degree, and Home Invasion. A $1,000,000 bond was set by the court.
The 14-bed, all-private oncology unit represents a strategic advancement in the broader Smilow Cancer Hospital at Greenwich Hospital project, positioning the hospital to meet growing regional demand for sophisticated, patient-centered cancer care.
Ben Branyan talked about relocating staff from Havemeyer. He said one proposal was to connect to town hall. He talked about moving the district’s Facilities to the modular buildings in the Horseneck Parking lot.
“We are living in polarizing times. But I have always believed that my responsibility is to represent everyone in this community. Whenever possible—and whenever it’s reasonable—I’ve worked to reach across the aisle, listen to different perspectives, and find solutions that serve us all.” – Steve Meskers Continue Reading →
The PTAC Essence award ceremony will take place on Tuesday, May 19 at 10:00am in the Cone Room, 2nd floor, at Town Hall. Continue Reading →
This significant reduction in residential electricity bills is driven by a decrease in the public benefits charge, which will now be a credit on ratepayers’ bills – rather than an additional charge – through at least September. Continue Reading →
The book charts the efforts of four ordinary citizens in the South as they established secret schools to help Black citizens overcome onerous Jim Crow laws and register to vote. Continue Reading →
Monday night’s Representative Town Meeting at CMS had an added display in the entry hallway for the benefit of the RTM members as they arrived. Peter Berg, a past long time member of the RTM set it up. Mr. Berg is a strong proponent of a new skate rink, and his idea for “Harborside” is to build adjacent to the Island Beach Ferry Terminal on the site of the Town’s truck depot and the former teen center building. Berg set up both a storyboard to try to refute the Town’s assertion that a rink can’t be built in this Flood Zone and shared a model of his proposed Harborside rink. Part of his proposal is to renovate the existing rink for the Byram neighborhood and not pursue a new ballfield and access road in Eugene Morolot Memorial Park. Continue Reading →
“As a Greenwich resident, Vice Commander of the Byram Veterans Association and a member of the Hamill Rink Task Force, I had the privilege of participating directly in the Town’s review of the Hamill Rink replacement project. I am writing to express my strong support for the plan now before the RTM and to urge its approval.” – Michael Armstrong Continue Reading →
This event directly supports veteran organizations, including Fisher House., Hooks for Heroes, and Honor Flight—all of which provide essential services to veterans and their families. Continue Reading →
Board-certified psychiatrist Aaron Krasner, MD, will present on Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) an FDA-approved treatment option for adolescents and adults Continue Reading →
GCDS wants to add 20 new housing units and improvements to the Schwarz Campus, and an addition to the daycare facility. It is located in the RA-1 zone. Today the property has 44 residential units (64 bedrooms) served by 102 parking spaces, including 10 gravel spaces and 6 additional spaces. Continue Reading →
The Members of the Greenwich AI Task Force include Selectwoman Lauren Rabin, Jay Bellissimo, Kathy Smith, Pat Fuscaldo, Roy Weissman, Sloane Taliaferro and Toufic Wakin. Continue Reading →