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On Tuesday morning a large group of Greenwich Public Schools PTA volunteers gathered at town hall to honor nominees for the Essence awards. This year there were an unprecedented 16 nominees.
The legislation increases the penalty for harassing election workers from a misdemeanor to a felony on a second offense, including publicizing an election worker’s name or address with intent to intimidate. It also makes tampering with an absentee ballot drop box a class D felony. Additionally, it restricts federal law enforcement officials from being within 250 of a polling place or other sensitive election site without permission from state election officials or court order. The law empowers the attorney general to act against interference or intimidation.
Tod’s Point beach received an A+ grade. Island Breach received an A grade, Great Captain Island received an A+ and Byram Beach received a D+.
The Greenwich Scholarship Association will be the beneficiary of the Woman’s Club of Greenwich’s Concert on the Lawn on Friday, June 5 — an evening dedicated to helping local students achieve a college education through need-based scholarships.
“It’s time to put our children and families first that’s why I’m recommending the Democratic slate for the BET (our town finance board).” – Steve Meskers Continue Reading →
“Simply stated, Mr. Fisher does not have the authority to withhold a public document voted on by the BET. The public should not be denied access to these approved guidelines.” – Leslie Moriarty and David Weisbrod Continue Reading →
“Early voting is on now. Election Day is November 4. Vote as if your children’s education depends on it — because it does. Vote for all 6 BET Democrats.” – Heather Knapp Continue Reading →
“Noise, fumes, safety concerns, oil leaks, ruined grounds—this is not what a “top school district” looks like. Our kids and teachers deserve safe, well-funded schools—not constant budget battles. Greenwich has better options and enough resources. What we lack is leadership that values education.” – Robin Zisson Leader Continue Reading →
“The Greenwich Town Clerk’s Office feels stuck in the past. Finding information often means digging through folders, chasing down PDFs, and doing what feels like college-level research just to locate a simple record. It shouldn’t be that way.” – Lucy von Brachel, Byram Continue Reading →
“How can you trust a crew that buries the numbers that voters have every right to see. Numbers the Republican BET has a duty to publish.” – Brian Raabe Continue Reading →
The charge was Threatening in the Second Degree following an incident at the Community Connections Program. Continue Reading →
“We’re prepared to roll up our sleeves and do the work for our town to usher in a new era of fiscal responsibility and leadership.” – Anthony Moor & Rachel Khanna, Candidates for Board of Selectmen Continue Reading →
“I have listened to the new members who will join the Republican team on the BET, and recognize the controversy that has hit the town due to misinformation put forth by the Democrats.” – Harry Fisher Continue Reading →
As part of a facade restoration, Gothic features are being removed from the building at 267 Greenwich Ave to restore its original look in 1906. Mr. Ridberg said he had worked on this building for almost 30 years and recalled the second floor was the casket room and third floor was where the Knapp family resided. Continue Reading →