Charlotte Ann Giafardino, 79

To honor her life family and friends will gather Tuesday 4:00pm-8:00pm at Coxe & Graziano Funeral Home 134 Hamilton Ave in Greenwich Tel. (203) 869-5968.

A mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday 10:00am at Sacred Heart Church, Byram, followed by interment at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Greenwich. Continue Reading →

Harbormaster to Mariners: Prepare Your Vessels, Atlantic Hurricane Season is upon Us

Remove all anchors from the bow of your boat. Anchors, especially plow anchors, can act like knives in rough seas and cut mooring bridles. Any boats left unattended on moorings for extended periods of time should follow this procedure as a standard practice. Inspect chocks and cleats. On a dock or slip: Extra lines, extra fenders and keep the lines from being too tight. Be sure to have fenders between your boat and your neighbor’s boat as well as the dock. Don’t wait until the day of a storm to prepare for the event. Conditions may prevent launch and tender services from operating at certain times. Continue Reading →

UPDATE: 9-11 Remembrance Services Cos Cob Park Rain or Shine Under Large Tent

Tuesday’s event is rain or shine and there will be a large tent to accommodate everyone. Give yourself extra time to find parking. Otherwise, the timing of the program is unchanged, starting at 6:00pm. Lt. Jim Bonney will play the bagpipes, Leila Kharem will sing the National Anthem with music by Neil Spritzer and Pablo Mayor. Closing out the ceremony will be bugle player, Chris Fiore and retreat of the colors. Continue Reading →

Fassuliotis: In Memory of September 11, 2001

“Every year since I have watched the ceremony in NYC and listened to all the names who gave their lives that day. How can I not? I witnessed their murders. A nurse friend of mine said that my brain was permanently scarred by the horrors I saw. I prefer to think of myself as a person who will always remember the 2,980 people whom I never met but who are always in my thoughts and prayers.” – Karen Fassuliotis Continue Reading →