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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.
“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
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.
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.
Round Hill Volunteer Fire Company donated critical PPE, including 10,000+ surgical masks and 200 Tyvek suits to organizations including Greenwich Hospital. Continue Reading →
“PLEASE VOTE YES to the Education Committee’s Sense of the Meeting Resolution to make a $2.272 million interim appropriation to the Board of Education Operating Budget this June.” –
Sara Selbert Savov, District 10
James Waters, District 12
Kathleen Yu, District 10
Clare Lawler Kilgallen, District 4
Audra O’Donovan, District 12
Jennifer Kutai, District 6
Caroline Lerum, District 2
And all the members of Support Greenwich Schools Continue Reading →
“If there were no change in MSW or recycling with PAYT, the cost of PAYT for residents would be $7,628,000; that for a tipping fee would still be $5,268,000. Thus, PAYT’s cost to residents would be $2,360,000 more than tipping fees. No comment is needed.” – Mark Fichtel, Greenwich Continue Reading →
“This is Teacher Appreciation Week. To the teachers and administrators who may happen to read these words, know this: The outpouring of encouragement that we received was not Public regard for us. It was Public regard for you.” – Jeff Ramer Continue Reading →
After being rebuffed in on April 21 on height and bulk of the proposed 22-unit, mixed use, 3-story development submitted under Section 6-110 for moderate income housing at 100 East Putnam Ave in Cos Cob, the applicant made revisions including reducing the height by about 4-1/2 feet. Continue Reading →
Neighbors John Macri Sr, 92, and Paul Cappiali, 10, shared their birthday on Wednesday. A drive by birthday parade featured Greenwich police officers who got out of their patrol cars to salute Mr. Macri, an Army veteran. One neighbor walked the parade route with a cowbell and tossed candy to spectators. Continue Reading →
“The budget process that began prior to the pandemic was a public affair that was noticed well in advance of meetings, with documents explaining what would be discussed and decided upon. The final decision day was not.” – Janet Stone McGuigan Continue Reading →
“Our office has received over 1,000 complaints regarding price gouging, scams and other schemes and our attorneys and investigators are following up on each and every one. If you are aware of COVID-19 related fraud and abuse, we want to know about it.” – William Tong Continue Reading →
For people with students who need additional support often not provided by the school, Greenwich Education Group’s Learning and Development Center is launching an exclusive Student Concierge Service. Continue Reading →
Not-for-Profit community agencies are needed to provide services in the following service priority areas: 1) Education: child/youth development; 2) Employment and Vocational Training: increase skills for self-sufficiency; 3) Medical/Behavioral Health: access to timely and quality health services; 4) Personal Safety: protection against abuse, neglect and domestic violence; and 5) Housing: access to available emergency/crisis shelter Continue Reading →