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Greenwich Safe Rides to Resurrect Friday, Feb. 6

“It is crucial for us to reinstate the program before something tragic happens… In a survey I conducted for Greenwich High School, 66% of students that responded stated that they have personally known someone to drink and drive, which is a very scary statistic.” – GHS student Alex Buffone, First Selectman’s Youth Commission Continue Reading →

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PHOTOS: Debra Ponzek and Aarón Sánchez Brighten Up Great Chefs 2015 Preview Party at Paloma in Stamford

Greenwich Hospital held a preview party at Aarón Sánchez’s restaurant, Paloma, in Stamford. Greenwich Free Press had a chance to sit down with Debra Ponzek and Sánchez in the restaurant which opened in July and boasts an amazing view of water, boats and the urban skyline. Remarks were made by Kathy Carley-Spanier, director of community Health at Greenwich Hospital and the Great Chefs co-chairs Jenni Salinas and Janet Delos. Continue Reading →

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February is American Heart Month: Friday is Nat’l Wear Red Day

To support the need to take control of one’s health, public health nurses of the Division of Family Health will offer blood pressure screenings on Friday, February 6, 2015 from 10:00 AM until 1:00 PM in the Town Hall lobby and from 2:30 – 3:30 pm in the Division of Family Health located on the 3rd Town Hall. Continue Reading →

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Imagine a Summer Without Stars, Beach or Fresh Air?

You don’t have to have a pool and tennis court to give a city kid a nice vacation. We have beautiful Town beaches and parks. Fireworks and fireflies. Stargazing and smores. A lot of city kids find themselves parked in front of TVs and video games while their parents are away at work during summer vacation. They miss out on lemonade stands and playing in the sand. In fact, it’s not always possible to even go outside and play. Continue Reading →

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STORM HUB: Two-Hour Delay for Greenwich Schools on Tuesday

Greenwich Public Schools are closed Monday, Feb. 2 due to snow storm. The MTA is running a regular schedule. Greenwich Libraries are closed. The winter storm warning is in effect until 6pm Monday night. Snow, freezing rain and sleet during the day will change to snow after 4pm. Please be advised that the BET Budget Presentations and Public Hearing will be postponed until Tuesday, February 3, 2015 in the Town Hall Meeting Room. Continue Reading →

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Return to Mom-and-Pop Shops: Greenwich Cheese Company in Cos Cob Receives Warm Welcome

The Greenwich Cheese Company, located next to Fjord Fisheries, was an instant hit in the pedestrian friendly hub of Cos Cob. The owners, Laura Downey and Chris Palumbo offer a cheese school on occasional evenings in a spacious setting. They also offer catering and an assortment far beyond cheese. Continue Reading →

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