After about 40 speakers addressed the 230-member body, the motion failed in a vote: 52 Yes, 136 No and 6 Abstentions. Continue Reading →
Greenwich RTM Vote on Rink MI Fails: “Democracy in Action”
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RTM Committees Balk at Flaws in Rink Process; All Vote to Reject the MI
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After a group meeting, four committees went to separate rooms in town hall to discuss and vote on the appeal of the ice rink MI. Land Use Committee: 4 yes, 5 no, 1 abstain. Public Works Committee: 1 yes; 9 no. Finance Committee: 3 yes, 6 no, 1 abstain. Last week, the Budget Overview Committee also voted to reject: 2 yes, 7 no, 3 abstain. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Sports, Al Shehadi, Bill Drake, Byram, Dorothy Hamill Ice Skating Rink, James Waters, Joe Siciliano
YMCA of Greenwich Launches Adaptive Swim Lessons to Support Swimmers of All Abilities
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The program provides tailored swim lessons for individuals with ADHD, Autism, Down Syndrome, and other emotional, physical, or sensory challenges. Financial assistance is available for all programs at the YMCA of Greenwich, including adaptive swim lessons. This ensures that individuals can participate regardless of their financial circumstances, providing access to water safety and swimming instruction for all members of the community. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health, Sports, YMCA Greenwich
Greenwich High School Gym Floor is Back in Action
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GHS will be hosting their first home basketball games on the new floor on Wednesday (Jan 8) with a full slate of boys games against St. Joseph’s: 4:00pm freshman, 5:30pm junior varsity, and 7:00pm varsity. The girls’ teams will take the floor on Friday. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Sports
RTM Rink MI Appeal: Explanatory Comments Urge Town to Go Back to the Drawing Board
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The recommendation of the four Byram residents appealing the Municipal Improvement is for the RTM to reject the MI application by the Town and instruct the Town to come back with an application which is consistent with the POCD, which reflects the involvement of the neighboring community and neighborhood association, and which responds to consistent feedback from local organizations such as the BNA, Town commissions and the general public. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Sports
Greenwich Road Runners Enjoy a Snowy Jingle Bell Run in Old Greenwich
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The group was grateful to Rob Guerrieri from Upper Crust Bagels who donated bagels and coffee. Also, Jerry Cotrone and the Sound Beach Volunteer Fire Dept members opened up their truck bays and the group enjoyed a nice turnout. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Sports, Greenwich Road Runners, Jerry Cotrone, Rob Guerrieri
Cos Cob School Holiday Elf-Themed Mini Golf Course “Member/Guest” Event Sells Out Fast!
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This year Cos Cob School families were invited to sign up to try the Elf-themed mini golf course in the school gymnasium. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Holiday, Schools, Sports, Alexandra Stevens, Amanda Brennan, Aran Santilli, Blake Brennan, Cos Cob School
GHS Gym Floor Repairs Anticipated to be Completed by January 14
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“Our primary focus is to keep the boys’ and girls’ freshman teams at GHS, allowing them to start practices immediately after school.” – GHS Athletic Director Peter Georgiou and Principal Ralph Mayo Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Sports, GHS basketball, Greenwich High School, Peter Georgiou, Ralph Mayo
Greenwich High School Unified Sports: “You’ve never seen a team more hyped up for a game!”
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“Even outside of practices, I see our partners walking to classes with our athletes, giving high fives and knuckles in the hallways, and doing ‘Game day lunches’ together.” – Deirdre Burke GHS Unified Sports Program Coordinator Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Sports, Andrew Berman, Deirdre Burke, Greenwich High School, Matthew Hunt, Max Marek, Unified Sports
Greenwich High School Gymnasium Leak Limits Use; Disappoints Athletes
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While the Greenwich Public Schools positions of facilities director as well as superintendent, GHS athletic director and principal have all turned over in recent years, the flood damage and frustration on the part of athletes and coaches the experience is a flash of déjà vu. Continue Reading →