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

By: greenwichfreepress | 7 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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Business

What’s In, What’s Out on Greenwich Avenue and Beyond

By: greenwichfreepress | May 9, 2018

Check out what’s coming off and on Greenwich Avenue, as well as hubs including Cos Cob. Continue Reading →

Food Drink Restaurants

Colony Grill, Home of the Hot Oil Bar Pie to Open Soon in Port Chester

By: greenwichfreepress | May 9, 2018

Back in 1935, which was post Prohibition, but in the midst of the Depression, when downtown Stamford abounded with Irish immigrants, a tavern was opened where the community could gather for a cold drink. In the melting pot of the tavern kitchen, an Italian pizza recipe was tweaked and re-sized to fit on a narrow bar top. Continue Reading →

Health

Info Session Planned on Contamination in Well Water in Greenwich

By: greenwichfreepress | May 9, 2018

PFAS concentrations were detected in public water supply wells at 1 – 3 New King Street, New York, and in ground water monitoring wells located on the Westchester County Airport property. Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

Letter: Protect Interstate Commerce Act is Dangerous Legislation

By: greenwichfreepress | May 9, 2018

“This dangerous legislation could threaten Connecticut’s regulation of wastewater and nitrogen runoff into its water supplies.” – Sherry Wernicke Continue Reading →

Government

Registrar: With Possible August Primary, Voters Can Register with a Party to Vote, or Change Parties

By: greenwichfreepress | May 9, 2018

May 14, 2018 is the deadline for an elector to change from one party to another and be
eligible to vote in the new parties’ Primary. Continue Reading →

Holiday

16th Annual Mother’s Day Bike Ride Set for May 13th

By: greenwichfreepress | May 9, 2018

May is also National Bike Safety Month. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Greenwich Man Charged with Unlawful Restraint of Juvenile

By: greenwichfreepress | May 8, 2018

On Monday Greenwich Police observed an adult male physically restraining a juvenile against the front of a residence. Continue Reading →

Around Town

Explorers from Local Fire, EMS and Law Enforcement Posts Explore Careers at Explorer Day

By: greenwichfreepress | May 8, 2018

Beginning in 1935, the Boy Scouts of America Exploring program has provided young men and women ages 10-20 with the opportunity to learn about a variety of careers. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Firearms Charges for Bronx Woman Stemming from June 2017 Incident

By: greenwichfreepress | May 8, 2018

A Bronx woman was arrested by Greenwich Police on Monday on charges stemming from a threatening incident that occurred in June of 2017. Continue Reading →

Food Drink Restaurants

Gelato & Cioccolato Offers Authentic Italian Gelato in the Heart of Cos Cob

By: greenwichfreepress | May 7, 2018

Gelato & Cioccolato offers 18 different flavors every day. “The fact of having fresh gelato with new flavors every day makes for an original experience,” said Lucio Lozza. “We also offer gluten free, dairy-free, and a nut-free options.” Continue Reading →