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Greenwich Farmers Market Opens May 16 in Horseneck Lot

By: greenwichfreepress | 23 hours ago

Oceans 180 will return with a vast variety of fresh seafood from Connecticut shores. Check out our interview with Oceans 180’s Jardar Nygaard, from last summer. ‍ Also, there are new vendors including New Petal Flower Farm out of Monroe, CT and Biscuits and Bones, who offer all natural dog food and dog treats.

Police & Fire

Saturday is Greenwich Police Day, a Fun Family Event

The event runs 10:00am to 2:00pm in “Police Alley,” at 11 Bruce Place.

Government

Justice Dept Investigation Determines Yale’s Medical School Discriminated Based on Race in Admissions

The investigation showed that, in general, Black and Hispanic applicants were admitted with consistently lower academic qualifications than their White and Asian counterparts. – US Dept of Justice

Around Town

YMCA of Greenwich Celebrates Record-Breaking Healthy Kids Day Attendance

The YMCA of Greenwich welcomed more than 450 attendees to its annual Healthy Kids Day, marking the largest turnout in the event’s history. YMCA staff members hosted a wide variety of activities throughout the building, including:

• Make-your-own sunflower pots
• DIY organic bird feeders
• Slime making stations
• Tie-dye t-shirt creation
• Push-up and squat contests
• Water safety games
• An obstacle course experience for kids

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Government

Senator-Elect Bergstein Announces New Laws Protecting Women and Healthcare

By: greenwichfreepress | January 3, 2019

State Senator-elect Alex Bergstein (D-Greenwich) announced several new laws that took effect in Connecticut on Tuesday, January 1, 2019, including important new initiatives that protect women and healthcare. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Driver Faces DUI Charge after Crashing into Tree on Bruce Park Drive

By: greenwichfreepress | January 3, 2019

Police said that when they arrived they found a car with heavy damage to its front end and discovered driver in the vehicle with the ignition running. Continue Reading →

Schools

King School Senior from Greenwich to Swim at Princeton

By: greenwichfreepress | January 3, 2019

King School senior Elizabeth Boeckman of Greenwich will swim at Princeton in fall 2019. She was among a group of 7 athletes celebrated for their collegiate athletics commitments. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

GPD Arrest Shoplifters who Allegedly Stole Handbags worth $7,000

By: greenwichfreepress | January 3, 2019

Police extradited a woman, 34, and man, 18, from Pennsylvania to answer for charges stemming back to a larceny from Saks last summer. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Police Arrest Weston Man for DUI on Hamilton Ave

By: greenwichfreepress | January 3, 2019

Around 2:00am on Dec 22 Greenwich Police stopped a vehicle that had crossed over the double yellow line in the area of Hamilton Avenue. Continue Reading →

Schools

Cos Cob School Students Reunite after Longest Ever Field Trip in Greenwich

By: greenwichfreepress | January 2, 2019

On Wednesday morning, Cos Cob School students gathered in the auditorium and cheered as confetti fluttered through the air, marking the return of all students to the building following a flood in early October, 2018. Continue Reading →

Health

First Baby Born in 2019 at Greenwich Hospital Arrived at 4:54am

By: greenwichfreepress | January 2, 2019

Nathaniel Jesus Lawrence was born at 4:54am weighing 7 pounds, 7 ounces. Congratulations to Melissa and Patrick Lawrence of New Rochelle. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

After Fight on Byram Road, Police Charge Man with Violating a Protective Order

By: greenwichfreepress | January 2, 2019

Greenwich Police responded to a residence on Byram Road on a report of a fight between two people. Continue Reading →

Arts

Greenwich Choral Society Announces Auditions for Prospective Members

By: greenwichfreepress | January 2, 2019

Auditions will be conducted on several dates, days and evenings, beginning the week of January 7th for those interested in joining Greenwich Choral Society. Continue Reading →

Giving

Peace Community Chapel Donates 285 Coats in Annual Drive for Area Homeless

By: greenwichfreepress | January 2, 2019

Donations flooded in this year, topping last year’s total of 156 by nearly double! 285 coats were collected at the conclusion of the drive, and on December 8 & 9, all coats were delivered. Continue Reading →

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