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Halloween Safety Tips from Greenwich Police Chief Heavey

On Friday Oct. 30, and Saturday Oct. 31, Halloween night, Greenwich Police Chief Heavey suggests outside lights being left on as a deterrent to vandalism. He would suggests that residents get in the habit of putting on their outside lights all year round on a timer or install a motion sensor light. It deters not only vandals, but other crime as well.
Special Police Unit will be out on these two nights augmenting and supporting our regular staff. Anyone involved in criminal mischief will be promptly arrested and parents will be held responsible for any damage done by their children. Continue Reading →

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Nov. 11 Community Walk to Honor Local Vietnam Veterans

Bruce Winningham of the Greenwich Military Covenant of Care is planning the third annual community walk to honor veterans, set for Nov. 11. Winningham points out that Vietnam was a unique war. There was no Welcome Home. The country was in the midst of protest. Many Vietnam veterans are anonymous. “There were many battles of extraordinary courage and heroism, but the stories weren’t told…This is a different war and the experience will take on a different sensibility,” Winningham said. Everyone who answered the call is encouraged to come to the community walk.” Continue Reading →

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NBA’s Phaethon Bolton Shares Story of Success, Reflects on Chair Time, Riding Van to Boys & Girls Club

Phaeton Bolton works for the NBA, but he shared his memories of taking the van to the Club after school, benefiting from occasional “Chair Time” and knowing that staff at the Club really cared for the children. As part of the Junior Business Leaders program he started with fellow alum Keith Ward, Mr. Bolton spoke of the importance of finding one’s passion, working hard and persevering despite the naysayers. Continue Reading →

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