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Environmental consultant, Langan, recently analyzed 52 more soil samples collected at one foot below ground surface and found that:
• 8 soil samples contained PCBs above the state Residential Direct Exposure Criteria
• 1 soil sample, taken at the eastern edge of the southern softball field had PCBs above the state Significant Environmental Hazard. That area will now be fenced off. Continue Reading →
“Let us hope that we are experiencing a permanent cultural shift that consistently exposes workplace sexual harassment, strengthens intolerance for illegal workplace behaviors and environments, and encourages victims to take action against harassers.” Mary Lee Kiernen, President and CEO of YWCA Greenwich Continue Reading →
The Greenwich Teen Council is hosting a “Dodgeball Throwdown” to raise money to support Save the Children’s Hurricane Relief efforts in Texas, Florida and Puerto Rico. Continue Reading →
The majority of people misusing prescription medications get these medications from family and friends. Dispose of unneeded medication, and secure the medication you need before the holiday. Continue Reading →
The 9th Annual Gingerbread Houses and Cocktails for a Cause is taking place this year at two locations – one in Wilton and one in Greenwich. Continue Reading →
The Thanksgiving turkey is an important central theme in the upcoming holiday celebration and Greenwich’s Dept of Health shares hints about proper storage and cooling methods to prevent illness among your family and guests. Continue Reading →
For many, the holiday season makes stress levels go through the roof. As we grow older, holidays become a chore instead of fun, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Continue Reading →
At the Greenwich Chamber of Commerce Women Who Matter luncheon, Gretchen Carlson spoke out about her experience of workplace sexual harassment. She advocated for bystanders and enablers to become allies, and talked about proposed legislation to restrict forced arbitration agreements in employment contracts, which, she said deprive employees a public jury trial and are conducted in secret. Continue Reading →
At Wednesday’s BOE meeting, Student government leaders from GHS, the head of the teachers’ union and the superintendent all shared remarks on the issues with the new bell times. Continue Reading →
While Greenwich Schools superintendent Dr. Jill Gildea said the idea of Monday’s meeting was to connect with neighbors and get feedback on improving lighting and Cardinal field, neighbors saw it differently, arguing that GHS has been a bad neighbor and that the overture was disingenuous. Continue Reading →