“Republicans who are serious about upholding norms and maintaining bipartisanship do not behave in these ways. And it gets worse, including rampant cronyism, conflicts of interest, and most importantly, the waste of taxpayer money by the First Selectman as he pursues multiple lawsuits and other frivolous actions against the Board of Education.” – Christina Downey Continue Reading →
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TALKING TRANSPORTATION: Airline Passengers as Piggybanks
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“You treat your customers like walking piggy banks,” US Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) told airline CEOs in Senate hearings this past week. His biggest complaint, the opaque cost of flying: You buy a ticket for a certain price and then come the add-ons. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Opinion
LETTER: DPW Leadership – A Historical Perspective
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“As the town reflects on this history, Ms. Siebert’s retirement presents an opportunity to appoint a leader who combines vision with practicality and community engagement.” – Frank Quinn Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor
Village of Old Greenwich Shines Bright during 25th “First Light” on Sound Beach Ave
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Saturday was First Light in Old Greenwich, an annual holiday event that brings people together from all parts of town. Sound Beach Ave was closed to traffic for the celebration, and families enjoyed rides in antique fire trucks, live music, and a visit from Santa. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Holiday, First Light, Fred Camillo, Garden Catering, Icy Frantz, Marcos Torno, Old Greenwich, Old Greenwich Merchants Association
Ring in the Holidays with the Rob Mathes Holiday Concerts at the Performing Arts Center at Purchase College
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Emmy award-winning and Grammy-nominated artist Rob Mathes brings his high-energy blend of rock, jazz and blues to the holiday season with three spectacular performances December 20, 21 and 22, 2024. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Arts, Holiday
Hockey Fans Flock to Bruce Museum for Hockey Hall of Fame Trophy Exhibit
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During “Hockey Weekend @ The Bruce,” Hockey Hall of Fame trophies, each uniquely and elegantly crafted, and many bearing the names of past winners are on display. On Friday The Stanley Cup was on display for five hours, for a once-in-a-lifetime photo opportunity. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Arts, Sports, Hockey Hall of Fame, Hockey Weekend @ the Bruce, National Hockey League, NHL, Phil Pritchard, The Bruce Museum
Second Congregational Church Announces Christmas Eve Services
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On Christmas Eve at 3:30 pm, Second Congregational Church of Greenwich (located at 139 East Putnam Avenue in Greenwich) will hold a no rehearsal children’s Christmas Pageant. All children and parents, family and friends visiting are welcome! If you would like to participate in the pageant, please arrive by 2:30 pm to receive a costume. There will be hot cocoa. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Holiday
The Gertrude White Gallery at YWCA Greenwich Presents: In Search of Light, Looking through a Lens
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Anne Knife and Jonathan Spector have a show at The Gertrude White Gallery beginning Saturday, December 7 with a reception from 1:00-3:00pm. “In Search of Light: Looking through a Lens,” runs Dec 7-30, 2024. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Arts, Anne Knife, Gertrude White Gallery, Jonathan Spector, YWCA Greenwich
Christ Church Greenwich Presents A Ceremony of Carols, Dec. 15
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Christ Church Greenwich presents, “A Ceremony of Carols” by Benjamin Britten. Sung by the St. Cecilia Choir of Girls accompanied by harp on Sunday, December 15, from 5:00 – 6:00 pm. In-person or livestream. Reception to follow. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town
North Street Bridge: ‘The Cart Before the Horse’
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“Is the town’s DPW North Street Bridge project ill-timed until town fixes it storm water drainage infrastructure problems outlined in 2011 and 65 projects of CDM-Smith study ($20 million for Brothers Brook) and its recent request to fix Grass Island and pumping station facilities (another $100 mil+) to insure there is little ‘commingling’ drainage take-away by its MS-4 federal-state permit in rain events of 1” in 1-2 hours in conflict with 8-30g?” – Peter Quigley Continue Reading →