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On Friday a group of former 7th and 8th grader basketball players from what was the Catholic Middle School League reminisced about their win in the New England State Championship in 1976. The reunion was moving, with some former players traveling as far as from Minnesota, Maryland and Florida. The group honored coaches Peter Borchetta and David D’Andrea, sharing a slice of Greenwich’s history.
The Friends of Binney Park is hosting a volunteer work day on Saturday, May 2 from 9:30am to 12:00pm at Helen Binney Kitchel Natural Park. This section of Binney Park is located across from the Perrot Memorial Library along Harding Road. The rain date for the event is May 9.
“In Connecticut, when it comes to transportation we don’t seem to have a transportation strategy… we just have a construction strategy.” – Jim Cameron
Keynote speaker Ali Morgan, DEI practitioner and education coach, emphasized that “the talk” with children about inclusion and navigating racism is not a one-time perfect conversation, but rather a series of moments.
“It’s a question at the dinner table, or in the car. It’s a comment after school, or a moment of confusion or discomfort…How we respond in those moments is ultimately what matters.”
“I am entitled to participate in the political process even if a vocal and intolerant minority do not consider my opinions worthwhile,” Kordick wrote in his letter of resignation Wednesday. “Standing up against mob rule is the obligation of law enforcement. If all speech were popular speech, there would be no reason to have Constitutional safeguards in place to protect it.” Continue Reading →
Greenwich Police say the suspect had sent multiple text message and voice recordings. Continue Reading →
Camillo said the silver lining in the pandemic is the appreciation for not only first responders and health care workers, but also cleaning and janitorial staff. Continue Reading →
Local private school, Fusion Academy Greenwich, has offered Virtual Learning to families for four years with over 1,000 classes taught via Zoom, in addition to the full in-person program. Continue Reading →
On Wednesday night a resident who was home and saw an intruder in her house was able to give police a details description. Continue Reading →
About 200 of Greenwich Hospital’s staff emerged into the sunlight at noon to be honored by a massive caravan of first responders including Greenwich Police, Greenwich Fire Dept, GEMS and Red Cross. The health care workers are on the front line, working heroically to treat patients suffering from COVID-19. Continue Reading →
Police arrested a man who jumped the gate at Tod’s Point on Sunday. Continue Reading →
“This is a defining moment for our country, our state, our town. How we respond to this crisis will become a big part of our legacy.” – First Selectman Fred Camillo Continue Reading →
Burial will be private due to the Covid-19 Pandemic and a celebration of life will be held at a later date. Continue Reading →
At 7:00pm across town, churches rang their chimes and families banged pots and pans and hooted their gratitude to the health care workers and first responders who put themselves on the front line every day to ensure our safety. Continue Reading →