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Whitney Welch made history as Greenwich’s first female firefighter. The year was 1989 and Welch was considered a trailblazer. After 37 years of service to the Town, Welch retired at the end of July. Welch, a lifelong Greenwich resident who joined the Fire Dept in 1989 at the age of 24, said that so far transitioning to retirement has required some adjustment.
Kids don’t just “watch screens” – they build, create and problem-solve thrugh STEM • Robotics • 3D Printing • LEGO® Engineering • Game Design • AI • Minecraft • Drones • Building Cartoons & more.
Local author Nancy Thode, longtime Greenwich resident now residing in Stamford, has recently been awarded a 2026 Silver IPPY Award in the annual Independent Publisher Book Awards, recognizing excellence in independent and self-published books.
Her prize-winning biography, Ahead of Her Time: The Trailblazing Life and Literary Legacy of Ann Head, is about her mother, pioneering feminist American writer Ann Head, and an important early mentor to novelist Pat Conroy. Nancy grew up with a dynamic family.
To honor Rose’s life, family and friends will gather on Monday, August 24th 4-8:00pm at COXE & GRAZIANO FUNERAL HOME 134 Hamilton Ave, Greenwich, 203-869-5968, where a service will take place Tuesday morning at 10:30. Entombment will follow at Putnam Cemetery. The DeVita family would like to thank the staff at Nathaniel Witherell for their loving care of Rose.
“I believe the residents of Greenwich deserve what respected town resident Ray Dalio refers to as ‘radical transparency.'” – Frank Farricker Continue Reading →
On Tuesday night the P&Z commission entertained an application from Paradigm 44-48 West Putnam Ave, the owners of the property that once was Pickwick Theatre, seating 2,000+ people (opened Nov 21, 1929). After the theater closed the building was used as a bowling alley before being converted to office space and retail. The applicant seeks relief from a 1995 condition of approval that identified it as “mezzanine space,” arguing it is actually a second floor, as it is up a flight of stairs. Zoning limits the use of ground floor commercial space. Designating the space as a second floor use would allow the possibility of leasing space to a fitness center. Continue Reading →
On Friday 52 student athletes from the GHS class of 2019 (see list) who will play sports in college spoke to members of the press and were congratulated and wished well by Athletic Director Gus Lindine. Continue Reading →
Lucas Gazianis said issues for student government next year will include student engagement and opportunity block. Zane Khader talked about his parents’ American Dream and the importance of work ethic and fighting entitlement among students. Continue Reading →
“We shared many a laugh and quiet moments. More than once we both said you can’t make this stuff up – but she always picks up the phone, always has a solution for every problem and never turns you away – even when the request is so small or not in her purview – she persists and supports.” – OG School Principal, Jen Bencivengo Continue Reading →
Stamford Police stopped a driver for a traffic violation and learned he had an outstanding warrant for Evading Responsibility in Greenwich. Continue Reading →
The driver was also found not to have a valid driver’s license and was also charged with Operating without a License. Continue Reading →
To celebrate her life, family and friends will gather Saturday, June 22, 2019 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 884 Newfield Ave, Stamford, CT. Visitation will be from 9:00am to 10:30am with a memorial celebration of life and luncheon to follow. Continue Reading →
80 Midwood Rd sold on June 7, 2019 for $6,000,000 Continue Reading →
The annual celebration thanked volunteers took on new significance this year, with the October opening of the $13.5 million campus, and the strategic partnership with Watson’s to help establish the Historical Society as a prime site for events. Continue Reading →