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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 will file a complaint with the Connecticut Freedom of Information Commission asking the Commission to stop the Town of Greenwich from convening this, and all other non-essential meetings in violation of the Connecticut Open Meetings Law.” – Bill Effros Continue Reading →
There will be a free live session on Zoom on Wednesday, April 8, 1:30pm – 2:15 pm with First Selectman Fred Camillo, hosted hosted by Greenwich Commission on Aging and Greenwich Country Day School for the latest updates on COVID-19 in Greenwich.
The special red lighting honoring the state’s health care workers will continue as long as the COVID-19 pandemic remains at significant levels. Continue Reading →
“I’ll probably dip into our second stage tonight. But I’ve only used 12 of our 84 beds at our facilities here in town. We definitely have capacity. It’s something we’re managing without a problem.” – Diane Kelly, COO Greenwich Hospital Continue Reading →
“Now I’m wearing a mask, changing gloves after each customer and handing out sanitizer wipes for handles. There is a maximum of five people allowed in the store at a time, though that’s not been an issue because service quick.” – Kevin Allmashy, Executive Corner Deli & Catering Continue Reading →
Greenwich author Vince Briceland and Greenwich Historical Society seek to document individual experiences during the coronavirus pandemic. Materials, photos and stories are being collected to chronicle this extraordinary time in history. Continue Reading →
In addition, State Senator Alex Kasser recommended limiting trips to the store to just once or twice a week, wearing gloves and covering eyes/nose/mouth to limit exposure to virus molecules. Also, sanitizing all surfaces touched either by gloves or shopping bags, including car door handles, steering wheels, and kitchen counters. Continue Reading →
“After 20 years in a job I truly love, it’s time. I’m not shy, but I am retiring,” State Rep Livvy Floren Continue Reading →
“Take breaks from watching, reading, or listening to news stories and social media.” – Lori Contadino, MS, Director, Greenwich Commission on Aging Continue Reading →
Greenwich Police reported they made no arrests over the weekend. However, they are applying for an arrest warrant for a Disorderly Conduct charge. Continue Reading →