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The fair will feature fun for the entire family, including free food, giveaways, games and face painting. Free Zumba lessons will also be offered. Continue Reading →
With overwhelming participation by states across the country including Connecticut, the eight settlements will now proceed to a sign-on period for municipalities and local governments. Connecticut could receive up to $8.4 million in all. Continue Reading →
The final site plan and special permit for Greenwich Hospital Smilow Cancer Center were approved unanimously with a condition the hospital return to the P&Z Commission with a post-occupancy analysis of traffic, pedestrian safety, and on-street and off-street parking conditions one year after receiving certificate of occupancy, and again after two years. Continue Reading →
In what the DOJ describes as an unprecedented effort to combat health care fraud schemes that exploit patients and taxpayers, the Takedown resulted in 324 defendants being charged in connection with over $14.6 billion in alleged fraud. The Connecticut US Attorney’s Office Instrumental in Recovering Stolen Funds; Cheshire Nurse Charged with Selling Prescriptions. Continue Reading →
This was the the 16th year of the global event, but the first time the Greenwich Boys & Girls Club participated. Continue Reading →
The Retired Men’s Association of Greenwich, in a new partnership with Greenwich Hospital, recently enjoyed a wonderful evening together at the Bruce Museum. The evening was part of Greenwich Hospital’s ongoing and popular Arc of Care Campaign “Medical Insights” lecture series. The program, entitled, “Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention: The Future of Urology,” is part of the series designed to educate the community about the hospital’s work and inspire investment to sustain and grow programming. The event brought together medical professionals, community leaders, and volunteers to discuss key urological health matters. Both organizations are committed to strengthening their relationship by enhancing outreach to inform, educate, and foster dialogue for a healthier local community. Continue Reading →
Eric Moy has spent his life giving to others. He has coached teams, served his town, supported his children through every milestone, and been the quiet rock of his family. Now, his kidneys are failing due to complications from diabetes and a long medical battle following sepsis. Dialysis will begin soon, but a living kidney transplant is the only real solution. Continue Reading →
Under the Sacklers’ ownership, Purdue made and aggressively marketed opioid products for decades, fueling the largest drug crisis in the nation’s history. The settlement ends the Sacklers’ control of Purdue and their ability to sell opioids in the United States. Continue Reading →
Even dogs that have never shown signs of aggression can react in ways their owners don’t expect. They can act without warning on their instinct to protect their owners and their owners’ property. Dogs may attack not only to defend their territory, but also when they feel startled, anxious or unwell. It’s not just about bad or aggressive dogs — it’s about unpredictable moments. Continue Reading →
For the students in the Greenwich Jr United Way, this wasn’t just another meeting. It was a moment that peeled back the layers of society and showed the courage it takes to reclaim a life. Continue Reading →