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GHS Outdoor Track Team Learns Tough Lesson In Sportsmanship after CIAC Decision Tips the Championship Scales

By: greenwichfreepress | 5 hours ago

At the CIAC Class LL boys outdoor track championships in New Britain on May 30, the Cardinals celebrated earning the team title, finishing ahead of rivals from Hamden. But the win was overturned by CIAC after a religious accommodation allowed a Hamden athlete to compete in the MM meet the following day, Sunday and have his points apply to the previous day’s event. The situation is unprecedented. GHS athletes and parents asked the CIAC to review how the situation was handled.

Schools

Sacred Heart Celebrates that Graduation of its 177th Class

Sacred Heart Greenwich celebrated the graduation of its 177th class, comprising 69 young women on Friday. Among the 69 graduates, Sacred Heart Greenwich celebrated nine “lifers” who attended the school since Lower School and 12 student-athletes committed to continuing their athletic careers at the collegiate level.

Letter to the Editor

Rattray: Oppose the Blue Line Speed Limit Monitoring System

“Insufficient notification and inadequate, confusing speed limit postings contributed to residents’ outrage as expressed at the “explanation” meeting finally scheduled at Town Hall in May….Greenwich can do a better job of speed limit monitoring than outsourcing to Blue Line.” – Susan Mulvey Rattray

Business

BBB Warns of Employment Scam Using Hartford Address Targets Job Seekers Nationwide

Targets in New York, Missouri, Louisiana, Alabama, Wisconsin, Kentucky, and California say they were contacted via email after posting their resumes on LinkedIn and Indeed. Scam Tracker reports say the job offer comes from a Frederick Wilford of Coast Healthcare Management, LLC located at 45 S Main St. in Hartford.

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Real Estate

Next for the Wrecking Ball: 1931 Colonial Near Milbrook

By: greenwichfreepress | May 11, 2018

The home last sold on January 25, 2017 for $1,475,000 Continue Reading →

Schools

Ultra Motivated at GHS, Ian Tiedemann’s Euro Challenge Team Excels

By: greenwichfreepress | May 10, 2018

A group of 9th and 10th graders talk about their advisor GHS teacher Ian Tiedemann and their trip to the Fed in New York for the Euro Challenge. After not even qualifying to enter last year, this year’s team made it to the top five. Along the way they visited Harlem and Chinatown, and spent many nights and early mornings preparing. Continue Reading →

Schools

GHS to Host Local Food Trucks to Benefit Make A Wish Foundation

By: greenwichfreepress | May 10, 2018

Greenwich High School student government leaders are planning a food truck fair on May 12 from 12:00 noon to 3:00pm. Continue Reading →

Schools

Private Day & Boarding School Fair to Feature 100+ Independent Day & Boarding Schools, All Under One Roof!

By: greenwichfreepress | May 10, 2018

Greenwich Education Group will host its ninth annual Private Day & Boarding School Fair on Tuesday, May 15, from 5:30 to 7:30pm, at the Eastern Greenwich Civic Center in Old Greenwich. Continue Reading →

Obituaries

Cathy Jean Minio, 73

By: greenwichfreepress | May 10, 2018

To honor her life family and friends will gather Friday 4:00pm – 8:00pm at Coxe & Graziano Funeral Home 134 Hamilton Ave Greenwich. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Police Charge Woman Who Grabbed Phone Being Used to Film a Fight

By: greenwichfreepress | May 10, 2018

On Wednesday multiple units responded to Pemberwick on a report of a fight in progress between a store owner and a customer. Continue Reading →

Government

Greenwich Parks & Rec Dept. Beach Pass Renewal Goes Online; Don’t Even Look in Your Mailbox

By: greenwichfreepress | May 10, 2018

This is a big change. Parks & Rec won’t mail you a beach pass renewal. You have to do it online. Continue Reading →

Giving

PHOTOS, VIDEO: “She Nailed It” Fundraiser Pounds Its Way Toward Habitat for Humanity Homes

By: Alicia Wolfram | May 9, 2018

“Everyone deserves a safe, stable home.” – Stuart Adelberg, CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Coastal Fairfield County Continue Reading →

Arts

Greenwich Town Party Announces Town Stage Bands

By: greenwichfreepress | May 9, 2018

Local bands include Vinegar Mother, comprised of Greenwich residents Julia Zivic and her brother Jason along with Greenwich High School graduate Itamar Gov-Ari performing with bandmates Mike Roninson and Chris Mazuera. Continue Reading →

Greenwich Town Party

Greenwich Town Party Seeks Nominees for its Heroes Campaign

By: greenwichfreepress | May 9, 2018

a GTP Hero can be anyone who lives, works or volunteers in Greenwich: a teacher, sports coach, parent, neighbor, volunteer, or public servant. All hero nominations will be reviewed upon submission and featured on the GTP website. Fifty heroes will be randomly selected to win a pair of general admission tickets. Continue Reading →