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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.
“We haven’t seen Greenwich’s proud tradition of bipartisan collaboration on the BET for years—this must be restored.” – Elliot Alchek, Matt DesChamps, Doug Fenton, Laura Erickson, Stephen Selbst , David Weisbrod Continue Reading →
“A mom of young children, Veronica advocates for students throughout the district. She is the Special Education Support co-chair for Greenwich Public Schools (GPS), serves as secretary on the Board of Selectmen’s ADA & Advocacy Advisory Committee for People with Disabilities, and serves on the Julian Curtiss School Building Committee. Veronica has a master’s in social work from Columbia University and a master’s in both general and special education from Bank Street College.” – State Rep Steve Meskers (D-150) Continue Reading →
By Jim Cameron
I love the fall. But I hate the leaves! Sure, they look pretty as they change colors, but when those leaves are spent and fall to the ground, they present real problems for travelers. Whether you rake your leaves yourself or have someone “blow” them for you, disposing of leaves is a hassle. Growing up (many years ago) I remember we used to burn our leaves, heedless to the air pollution and health effects. Continue Reading →
Patricia Walsh Chadwick’s newest book, “Breaking Glass: Tales from the Witch of Wall Street,” delves into her story—which began with being kicked out of a cult at 17. She started on the bottom rung of the ladder in the world of business and worked her way to the top, breaking through the glass ceiling. Continue Reading →
“Like so many parents in our district, what began as one small act of volunteering grew into much deeper involvement, driven by dedication and care.” – Hector Arzeno Continue Reading →
“In a bid to disassociate themselves from school cuts, certain Republican candidates are calling themselves “New.” …Curious omission of Harry and Leslie (as BET incumbents guiding to cuts) when you’re all in one big smiley campaign photo together. … But look – they’re your Row B pants and they’re not “new”; it’s your team – your cuts – we all know that.” – Brian Raabe Continue Reading →
“My husband and I have known Joe Pellegrino for at least 20 years and could not think of a more perfect and qualified candidate for the BET spot.” – Joann Mirone, Old Greenwich Continue Reading →
Jameson joined the nonprofit in 2006, after founder Marylin Chou formed a committee to help older Greenwich residents “age in place” and maintain independence in their homes. Continue Reading →
“Town Clerk Jackie Budkins understands our growing town population includes an ever increasing number of sophisticated technology users. One of her overall goals is to make the Town Clerk’s Office readily accessible to all – walk-ins as well as online users!” – Irene Dietrich Continue Reading →
Greenwich Library is pleased to welcome Captain Scott Kelly, former NASA astronaut, retired U.S. Navy Captain, and U.S. spaceflight record holder to the Berkley Theater on Wednesday, November 19 at 7 pm. Kelly will deliver a keynote address as part of the Lynne and Richard Pasculano Signature Series. Continue Reading →