Greenwich Free Press (https://greenwichfreepress.com/author/greenwichfreepress/page/986/)
This week, during the monthly board meeting of the Nathaniel Witherell, the Town of Greenwich owned nursing home, again there was discussion about staff vaccination levels, staff reductions and the ongoing desire of loved ones to have indoor visitation – all given the backdrop of the Covid-19 pandemic and preparations for a possible sale of the facility. Continue Reading →
Parks & Rec director Joe Siciliano said Wednesday would be the first meeting as a committee with the vendor SLAM, who will present siting alternatives. That will be followed by committee discussion, and lastly there will be time for public comments. Continue Reading →
A sixth grade member of Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich who attends Western Middle School, Gabriela Aliaga was recently named a winner of the 2021 Boys & Girls Clubs of America National Youth Talent Search. The search was to find a variety of youth artists and performers to showcase their talents for Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s Virtual National Conference, which takes place May 4 and 5, 2021. Continue Reading →
During Superstorm Sandy, sand dunes and their vegetative systems at Greenwich Point were pushed back into the town parking lot by a 10-foot storm surge. Hundreds of trees were knocked down, and many more died of saltwater exposure in the days that followed. Since then, community groups and the Town have been working to fortify the dunes heavily with native species to keep sand on the beach and out of the road. Replanting these areas helps to provide food and shelter for animals, and also stabilizes the soil. Continue Reading →
Work on a new bridge/causeway in Bruce Park will result in a detour to I-95 for four months beginning May 1, 2021. Continue Reading →
Downtown Greenwich will become a strolling art gallery from May 6-31. Continue Reading →
The GHS Hand and Paw Club organizes donation drives and spreads awareness about safe volunteer opportunities at local animal shelters. Continue Reading →
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00am on Tuesday, May 04, 2021 at St. Catherine of Siena Church in Riverside. Continue Reading →
Police say a Greenwich woman was allegedly involved in a physical fight with a private resident and that the altercation caused injuries to the victim. They described the incident as consisting of violent, tumultuous behavior. Continue Reading →
“This is an exciting accomplishment for our students and I am very proud of their recognition,” said GHS Economics Teacher and Economics Club Advisor Ian Tiedemann. “They were able to pivot quickly to the competition’s new format and exceed expectations.” Continue Reading →