Hundreds of Greenwich High School students participated in a national walk out to protest gun violence on Thursday. Continue Reading →
PHOTOS: Hundreds of GHS Students Take Part in Walk-Out to Protest Gun Violence
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Town Hires Yonkers Police Sergeant as Part Time Emergency Preparedness Coordinator
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David Fraszka, the newly hired Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, will plan for public health emergencies in the Town of Greenwich. He was hired under a limited financial federal grant. The Board of Health say he is a talented candidate that has been cross trained in other emergency disciplines. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Health
Town Environmental Affairs Director Reflects on Plastic Bag Ban’s One Year Anniversary
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Enforcement has been uncomplicated, rarely taking more than a phone call for businesses to comply with the program. “People shouldn’t hesitate to report non-compliance. There is no heavy-handed consequence needed – only education.” Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Health, BYOGreenwich, Greenwich Chamber of Commerce, Marcia O'Kane, Pat Sesto, plastic bags
Making it Easier to Age in Place in Greenwich: It’s all in the planning.
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Steven Katz, vice chair of Greenwich’s Commission on Aging and founder of Sterling Care in Greenwich, talks about assisted living and aging in place in Greenwich, where in fact there are no assisted living facilities.
A recent survey of residents 45+ revealed people want to retire here but many anticipate moving out of town.
“Moving to Stamford is not aging in place,” Katz said. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health, aging in place, assisted living, Dementia, Greenwich, land use, Plan of Conservation and Development, Planning & Zoning
What You Should Know if Your Dog Ingests Marijuana
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When a person ingests marijuana, it’s a choice. That’s not the case with dogs, and they can end up becoming very sick. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Dogs, Health, chocolate intoxication, Dr. Philip Putter, edible marijuana, magic brownies, marijuana, Pet Poison Helpline
Community Conversation: Making Greenwich A Community for All Ages
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On Wednesday, March 13, The Greenwich Commission on Aging will be hosting an update conversation on the Town wide Survey results for Greenwich residents 45+. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Arts, Health, AARP, AARP Network of Age Friendly States & Communities, Age Friendly Community, Bill Armbruster, Commission on Aging
Greenwich United Way to Present Drug Abuse Prevention Event: Parenting through the Opioid Crisis and Beyond
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Ginger Katz, founder of The Courage to Speak started her organization after her son died from an overdose. She has spoken to students at Greenwich High School, and you could hear a pin drop. This is a presentation worth atteding. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health, Parenting, Schools, Ginger Katz, The Courage to Speak Foundation
Special Education Legal Fund Announces Special Education Panel
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The panel will address topics such as:
• What are the differences between school testing and a neuropsych evaluation?
• How can parents use an evaluation to determine whether school programs or other interventions are effective?
• What is an IEE (Independent Educational Evaluation)?
• My school district says my child doesn’t qualify for supports and services because he is performing at grade level, but he has behavioral and social problems. What should I do?
• What are the differences between a 504 and an IEP? Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health, Schools, Special Education Legal Fund
Parents Urge BOE to Offer Healthier, More Appealing School Meals
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A dozen parents testified that school lunches are unhealthy. There were assertions the menu is unreliable and amount to false advertising. The plea for healthier lunches is perennial, but now there is survey data and comments from parents. There are 20% of kids on free/reduced lunch, but there are also families willing to pay more for healthy food. Kids at GHS order food deliveries to the curb. Parents of grade schoolers and middle schoolers across town are dropping off lunch to their kids from places like Chipotle. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health, Schools, Brigaid, Christopher Zgutka, food services, Greenwich Schools, Karen Hirsh, National School Lunch Program
Local Football Coach to “Brave the Shave” for St. Baldricks
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“Greenwich Braves the Shave” is the 18th St. Baldrick’s fundraiser organized by Kerry Gavin. Ciccarelli, a Greenwich native and father of two Maverick players, Antonio (12) and Daniel (10), made a bet with his Junior team in the fall that he would shave his head if they won the championship. The event is March 14 at 6:00pm at Western Middle School. Continue Reading →