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Second Annual Pat Bria Charity Golf Tournament Set for June 29 at the Griff

By: greenwichfreepress | 9 hours ago

Proceeds from the tournament will benefit the Pat Bria Scholarship Fund, established to honor the legacy of Coach Pat Bria and his lasting impact on the Greenwich community.

Police & Fire

CT State Police Make Arrests in Large Scale Illegal Gambling and Cockfighting Event

State police said that as a result of the search warrant execution, they made 100 in-custody arrests. Investigators seized approximately $90,000 in U.S. currency. The Connecticut Dept of Agriculture located 273 birds on the property of 55 Mountain Spring Rd. All 273 birds were euthanized due their deteriorated conditions.

Schools

CMS Students’ Capstone Project: Free Community Dance Class

Central Middle school 8th graders, Lilia Dubin and Jagger Levine have been busy planning their unique Capstone project. Noting that dance classes typically expensive, and many people don’t get enough exercise, Lilia and Jagger had the idea to teach a free dance class. The class is set for May 24 from 11:00am to 12:00 noon at Sportsplex 49 Brown House Rd, Stamford, CT 06902.

Giving

With Food Insecurity Rising, Neighbors Help “Stamp Out Hunger”

“Stamp Out Hunger is always a welcome boom to Neighbor to Neighbor’s food reserves, but this year the need is greater than ever. It may come as a surprise that even in a community as prosperous as Greenwich, more than 11% of residents face food insecurity – and that number is climbing. The rising costs of food, gas, and other everyday expenses, coupled with changes to eligibility for federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, have led to a 13% increase in our clients since this time last year.” – K Brent Hill, Executive Director of Neighbor to Neighbor

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Police & Fire

Strangulation Charge for Greenwich Man Who Wrapped Shoelace Around Victim’s Neck

By: greenwichfreepress | October 13, 2020

Greenwich Police were dispatched to a residence in town on a report of two man engaged in a physical fight. Continue Reading →