Some take summer classes to help with the daunting task, others try to avoid it at all costs (even with the nagging in the back of their heads), and a few wait until the moment strikes to write down their college-admission-masterpiece. No matter what method used, it’s almost impossible to know what makes up the perfect college essay. Continue Reading →
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The Thrills & Fears of Going Into Senior Year
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Maybe since 5th grade I’ve always thought: I can’t wait to be a senior. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Class of 2015, First Day of School, Greenwich Academy, Seniors
World’s Biggest Bird & World’s Biggest Penguin-Loving Paleontologist
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Greenwich’s Bruce Museum is fortunate to welcome Dr. Daniel Ksepka as its new science curator. A self-described “penguin enthusiast” with a passion for science and paleontology, Dr. Ksepka sat down with Free Press interns Nicola Traynor and Allie Primak to discuss discoveries, birds, excavations, and all the great things he has planned for our local museum. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Arts, Bruce Museum
Greenwich First Selectman’s Updates: Graduation, Rehabilitation, and Conversation
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In Peter J. Tesei’s First Selectman Updates at the Board’s first regularly scheduled monthly meeting on July 8th, he addressed the board’s recent and future plans in and around town. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Schools, Central Middle School, Greenwich Board of Selectmen, Greenwich High School, Kids in Crisis, Nathaniel Witherell, Peter Tesei
Want a Change from Chipotle? Try Coyote Flaco
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Whereas Chipotle burritos and tacos start tasting the same a few times around, Coyote Flaco has such a variety of options to choose from that I promise you won’t feel bored. Instead, you’ll be anticipating going back just to try all of those other items on the menu you couldn’t choose between the last time you went. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Business, Coyote Flaco, dinner, food, lunch, Mexican, restaurant
Greenwich the Beautiful (Video)
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See last night’s fireworks frenzy (the grand finale) at Tod’s Point. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Holiday, beach, fireworks, fourth of july, Independence Day, summer, tod's point
See Fireworks Right From Your Home!
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In case you missed it, here are some highlights of the fireworks show from Tod’s Point on Saturday night. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Holiday, fireworks, Independence Day, tod's point
Shake-Up During Pemberwick-Glenville Association Vote
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What might have been a swift election for the 2014/15 Pemberwick-Glenville Association Board turned into a complicated endeavor on Wednesday night at the Glenville Fire House community room. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, News, Pemberwick-Glenville Association, Peter Tesei, State Rep. Livvy Floren, State Senator Scott Frantz
Greenwich First Selectman Spends Saturday Night with Safe Rides
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At the Board of Selectmen’s meeting in town hall, Peter Tesei talked about the three hours he spent helping with Safe Rides last Saturday night. He was met with laughs as he recalled, “It was a great experience for me, and I learned quite a bit about what young people do… after hours.” Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Schools, Transportation, Safe Rides
Tiny New York Kitchen: Poached Eggs with Asiago Cheese Sauce
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“Fathers need pampering too and this dish would make a good main course for a Father’s Day breakfast.” -Victoria Hart Glavin of Tiny New York Kitchen Continue Reading →