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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.
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.
“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
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.
Greenwich International Film Festival (GIFF) held a program announcement party on Tuesday night at Richards. The festival will run from May 31 until June 3. Continue Reading →
“Unless you want your country ruled by California and New York voters (and I am sure I do not), I would suggest more people write your State Senator today since, along with Ms. Floren’s vote, it has been sent to the Senate floor (in Greenwich ours is Scott Frantz) and tell them vote No to NPV.” – Frank Salomone Continue Reading →
Neighbors persisted with their strong opposition to DPW upgrades to the roundabout at Sound Beach Ave. Continue Reading →
Tysen Comizio reflects on the year in football at GHS. Being named a National Strength and Conditioning Association 2018 All-American Athlete of the Year came as a surprise. “The reason I work out and condition frequently is not for the award, but for the outcome on the field,” Tysen said, adding that he hopes in his senior year at GHS the Cardinals will win the state championship. Continue Reading →
The Greenwich Land Trust and Greenwich Tree Conservancy commemorated Arbor Day on with a tree planting ceremony at the Malkin Preserve where there are 14 varieties of apple trees. That is notable in an era where apple varieties are diminishing due to growers consolidating on mass-market varieties. So when you take a bite out of the apples that grow from those trees, you’re quite literally tasting history. Continue Reading →
At the Stress, Success and Teen Setbacks: How to Cope event at Arch Street Teen Center, Zeke Thomas shared his story of trauma and years of denial before he sought help. “Lies are like leaves, the secrets just start falling off,” he said. Continue Reading →
Registration is open to all boys and girls entering grades 3-8. Continue Reading →
Items that will be accepted include fuel oil, kerosene, paint, paint thinner, paint stripper, garden insecticide, rat poison, and more. Continue Reading →
“Adoption of the State Water Plan is in jeopardy. The opposition is being led by the water utilities and some legislators are listening. The utilities are concerned with language in the plan that refers to water as a public trust resource. …This language simply reflects current state statute.” – Denise Savageau Continue Reading →
Greenwich Police investigating a car crash at 240 Old Church Road on Friday morning observed a suspect unsteady on his feet. Continue Reading →