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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.
“Mr. Lerum, I appreciate your engagement but please leave the Chicago-Style Rahm Emanuel Punch-em the face antics behind. We roll differently in Greenwich. We actually talk with each other. My home telephone number is in the book.” – Peter Sherr, Member, Board of Education Continue Reading →
“My symptoms were a stomach ache, cough, sore throat and congestion….Then came a killer sinus headache, body aches and fatigue a few days later. My constellation of symptoms didn’t match the headlines at the time, which said that most patients have a fever and shortness of breath. I had neither.” – Michele Turk, Greenwich Continue Reading →
The BET held a special meeting via Zoom on Tuesday afternoon with just one item on the agenda: to reconsider FY 21 approved budget before it gets sent on to the RTM for approval. The special meeting was scheduled at the request of Democrats on the BET after an outcry from public school parents over cuts to the education budget. The Republican controlled BET had voted last week during a contentious meeting to cut $3 million from the education budget leaving it at current academic year spending levels. The Democrats had proposed instead a $700,000 cut. Despite the meeting lasting only about 40 minutes, and almost 400 people listening on mute, most of the session was taken up by arguments over motions, Robert’s Rules of Order, and consulting the new Town Attorney Vin Marino. Continue Reading →
Beth Bye announced that licensed summer camps in Connecticut will be allowed to open as of June 29, but under “very specific public health guidance.” Continue Reading →
Abilis residential staff demonstrated their gratitude to the Abilis CEO Amy Montimurro for going out of her way to keep them save during COVID-19 Pandemic Continue Reading →
“Maybe there will be a nice senior graduation for all the kids in high school. We’ll all be back late summer.” – Governor Ned Lamont. Continue Reading →
“Accidents happen quickly, so don’t just carry a life jacket, be responsible, and wear it while boating. New life jackets are more comfortable, lightweight, and stylish than the bulky orange style of jackets. There are innovative options that allow for better mobility and flexibility for activities like boating, fishing, paddling, or hunting.” – Greenwich Police Marine Section Continue Reading →
The Town shared maps indicating designated routes for residents visiting Greenwich Point, Byram Park and Cos Cob Park. Continue Reading →
“And, to suggest supplementing these cuts with volunteers, private fundraising efforts and inexperienced teachers, is not a business model that will have a positive outcome on the growth and development of our students.” – GHS PTA Board of Directors Continue Reading →
The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 420 organized 30 trucks to drive by Greenwich Hospital in a show support for frontline health care workers Monday morning. Continue Reading →