“You have to have faith.”- Ailton Sousa. As we await soccer’s biggest stage, World Cup, which will be held in Brazil, the Americans have surprisingly low expectations. Continue Reading →
Don’t Tread on Them: USA World Cup Hopes
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Book Sale Benefits Friends of the Byram Shubert Library
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The Friends of the Byram Shubert Library hold their mega book & media sale this weekend. The 3 day event kicks off with a $15 preview night on Friday. Sunday is bargain day. This event it not to be missed! Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Byram Shubert Library
‘The Triumphant 23’ Have Their Moment: GHS AVID Class of ’14
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“There is no age limit on learning. I did not get my doctorate until I was nearly 50. Dr. Winters did not get his until he was approaching 100.” – Deputy Superintendent Ellen Flanagan to GHS AVID Class of ’14 Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Schools, AVID, Chris Winters, Eastern Greenwich Civic Center, Ellen Flanagan, Greenwich Alliance for Education, Greenwich High School
Have You Checked out Bruce Park Lately?
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Take advantage of the beautiful May weather for a visit to Bruce Park. New trees have been planted recently and there is a newly paved asphalt path perfect for strollers or kids learning to ride their bicycles. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Government, Bruce Park, Bruce Spaman, Greenwich Tree Conservancy
Kids Triathlon Seeks Volunteers Sunday, June 8
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Registration has closed for the Kids Triathlon on Sunday, June 8, but the race committee could use some volunteers. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Sports, Greenwich Kids Triathlon, Greenwich Track Club
Watsons. A Caterer, I Presume. Caterer Proposes Private, In-House Tasting Events at One Genville St.
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Not a restaurant. Not a retail food establishment? Watsons Catering proposes on-premises private tasting events at new location at One Glenville Street to Planning & Zoning Commission. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Business, Government, Planning and Zoning, Watsons Catering
New Haven Line: Greenwich Switch Control House Fire Update
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Peak-direction trains have been limited to two of the four tracks in the 9-miles between Stamford and Port Chester, resulting in a bottleneck and delays. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Government, commute, Metro North, New Haven Line
5 Must-Read Tips for College Freshmen from a Recent Grad from Greenwich
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Maybe you will learn that the loudest people at the party are often the most lost. Maybe you will learn that a warm, infectious smile isn’t always indicative of a good person underneath, and that owning your flaws can make you stronger than anything else in this world. College is awesome. Get ready for the wildest, scariest four years of your life thus far. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Schools, college advice, Greenwich High School, Wesleyan University
GFP Week in Review May 25-30, 2014: Stanwich Commencement, Beach Report, Interview with GHS Headmaster
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It was a busy week at GFP, with our GHS interns turning up all over Town, Stanwich School van crash followed by their first ever commencement. US Senator Blumenthal was the commencement speaker. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Schools, Chris Winters, Greenwich High School, Old Greenwich Memorial Day Parade, Rosie's Frozen Yogurt
PHOTOS: Kenny Loggins Benefit Concert for DART
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Fantastic photos from the Kenny Loggins benefit concert for Dana’s Angels Research Trust at the Palace Theatre in Stamford courtesy of Cara Gilbride. The concert was a tribute to the life of Dana Marella of Greenwich who died of complications resulting from Niemann-Pick type C disease in July, 2013. Continue Reading →