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Stamford Public Schools Announces New Superintendent

By: greenwichfreepress | 12 hours ago

From this initial pool of 27 candidates, the Board of Education identified five semifinalists who were interviewed by the BOE in March. The BOE conducted in-person interviews with the finalists earlier this month.

Government

Connecticut Man Sentenced to 35 Years in Prison for Exploiting Multiple Children

“Though Gookool was sentenced to 8 years imprisonment for his 2018 conviction, he served just over 2 years of that sentence because the rest was suspended. This left him inadequately punished and totally undeterred, repeating the same conduct with multiple victims not only after his release but while still on probation for it.” – First Assistant US Attorney John A. Sarcone III

Schools

Greenwich High School Names Honor Roll/High Honor Roll for 3rd Marking Period

Greenwich Schools announced Greenwich High School honor roll and high honor roll for Marking Period 3. Full time students are eligible for Honors and High Honors status based upon their quarterly Grade Point Average. Students with GPA’s of 3.6-3.9 are named to the Honor Roll.

Police & Fire

Greenwich Police Arrest Car Thieves Who Targeted Riverside

On on April 17 police patrol units responded to the area of Indian Point Lane around 5:00pm on a report of a motor vehicle theft in progress.

More Headlines

After Another Continuance for Animal Cruelty Suspect, Greenwich Animal Control Officers Lament Lack of Government Registry for Animal Abusers

Delivering on Hamill Rink: Respecting the Process and Our Kids

Christ Church Greenwich Announces Free Talk on Sunday, May 3 “Lessons Learned from Crisis Management”

Business

Gov Lamont Pushes Back Hair Salon, Barber Shop Reopenings

By: greenwichfreepress | May 18, 2020

Governor Lamont said CT will align openings of barber shops and hair salons with Rhode Island. Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

LETTER: Fight the $3 Million Cuts to Greenwich Schools Budget

By: greenwichfreepress | May 18, 2020

“Whatever new world we are entering this fall should be met with resources and support, not a decimated bank account that was already in need of help.” – Nicole James, Greenwich Continue Reading →

Real Estate

Greenwich Real Estate Report: May 8-15, 2020

By: Stefanie Lacoff | May 18, 2020

A significant price reduction of this beautiful home in the Sabine Farm association off Round Hill Rd and it has what everyone is looking for now, a large yard with a pool! Continue Reading →

Volunteering

First Selectman Honors Veteran and Volunteer by Declaring May 8 “Tony Marzullo Day”

By: greenwichfreepress | May 18, 2020

Tony Marzullo is a charter member of the Cos Cob Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10112, founded in 1968. He was drafted on January 4, 1952 and served in the Korean War in Germany as a US Army Combat Medic and then US Army Pharmacist. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Greenwich Fire Dept Offers Spring and Summer Recreation Safety Advice

By: greenwichfreepress | May 18, 2020

The Greenwich Fire Department is sharing some basic trail and waterway safety information. Continue Reading →

Schools

GHS Seniors “Class of the Quarantined” T-Shirts Raise Funds for Neighbor to Neighbor

By: greenwichfreepress | May 17, 2020

“The idea was to find a little humor to lighten up the atmosphere.” – Gina Forano, owner of Logos Greenwich. A percentage of each shirt sale goes to Neighbor to Neighbor Continue Reading →

Around Town

Saint Lawrence Society to Host “We’re All in This Together” Dinner To-Go

By: greenwichfreepress | May 17, 2020

The organizers say after they receive your order, they will send you the time to pick up your food, between 5:00 and 6:00pm on Saturday, May 23. Drive to the rear parking lot and enter the SLS car line. Continue Reading →

Schools

Greenwich High School’s Colin Speaker Wins Prestigious Research Prize

By: greenwichfreepress | May 17, 2020

As the selected State of Connecticut winner, Colin will now participate in the National SJWP Competition to be held virtually from June 4-11. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

NY Man Faces Multiple Charges for 2014 Gas Station Incident in Greenwich

By: greenwichfreepress | May 17, 2020

Back in 2014 a man allegedly started an altercation with an attendant at a gas station in Greenwich. Continue Reading →

Around Town

Greenwich Historical Society Calls all Residents to Snap Photos of Love Being Shown During Pandemic

By: greenwichfreepress | May 16, 2020

Just snap photos from cameras or mobile devices and submit them with a brief statement about why they show the best of Greenwich during this pandemic. Continue Reading →