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Bob Lynagh was born and raised in Greenwich, finishing GHS in 1954 and marrying his high school sweetheart. He and Jean built their house with their own hands. Bob shared his story with Greenwich Free Press in anticipation of the first day of school, and is looking forward to resuming his job as crossing guard at New Leb. Continue Reading →
An American dies by suicide every 13 minutes—the equivalent of a fatal commercial plane crash about every 3 days. Panelists from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention talk about suicide and what we can do. From their personal stories and the work they do to educate, research, support, and advocate, the panel sheds light on the many faces of suicide. Learn how you can reach out to prevent suicide, support those bereaved by suicide, stand in solidarity with survivors, and help those at risk. The event will take place at 7:30 pm on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2015 at Greenwich Town Hall. Continue Reading →
For the seventh year, the Rotary Club of Greenwich organized a backback drive for local children. On Wednesday they worked together with social workers from the Town’s social services department to form an assembly line and stuff 251 backpacks. Continue Reading →
Greenwich Education Group offers an array of alternatives to traditional school. With four schools and multiple campuses, GEG creates a good fit for students with emotional challenges, learning disabilities, or medical issues. Students on the Autism spectrum, students transitioning between schools, and even students seeking personalized attention in a particular subject can find a good fit for their educational needs. Continue Reading →
While many Greenwich residents are familiar with Abilis, River House, Neighbor to Neighbor, and Family Centers there is one very busy social services agency in the heart of downtown Greenwich that is less often in the spotlight. Community Centers Inc., “CCI” for short, runs several homework clubs in Greenwich Public Schools. They offer citizenship and ESL programs for adults, services and social events for seniors in public housing, to name just a few of the valuable services. Continue Reading →
Curiosity Concerts announces 10 free family concerts this season, starting with a sax quartet on Sept. 19 at the YWCA. The concerts are free, but reservations are required. (These concerts always have a full house.) Continue Reading →
Greenwich is quiet this week, but a rally to kick-off a petition campaign for a delayed start time for Greenwich High School drew a sizable crowd to Town Hall Thursday night. It was pointed out that GHS started later until the Mianus Bridge collapsed. To alleviate congestion on roadways school start was changed from 7:50 am to 7:30. In fact, back in the 1960s GHS started at about 9:00am. Featured photo: Parent Valerie Erde holding up a photo of two GHS students asleep at their desks during class. Continue Reading →
Deanna Novak, director of children’s programs at the Garden Education Center, has been busy running summer camp and bringing gardening and composting to Greenwich summer school. When school starts this fall, Novak could use some teens seeking volunteer hours to help once or twice a month for two hours on Sunday afternoons. Perfect for teens who are busy on school days, but want to accumulate hours. Continue Reading →
The tax holiday begins Sunday, August 16th and runs through Saturday, August 22nd. The average family with children in grades K to 12, grade plans to spend $630 on electronics, apparel and other back to school items this year. The average college student or college family will spend $899 on back-to-college shopping. Continue Reading →
First Selectman Tesei described the Palosz lawsuit is a complex matter and and said, “There is much more to this than has been reported.” He said for the town to offer a settlement requires members of the Board of Selectmen, the BET and the RTM Claims Committee each have to have a majority agree, and that in this case, “There were those who felt the Town has a defensible position in the case and would like to see it adjudicated.” Continue Reading →