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

By: greenwichfreepress | 12 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.

Real Estate

Up to the Minute Greenwich Property Transfers, May 1-4, 2026

12 Stallion Trail sold on May 4, 2026 for $3,600,000

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

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Police & Fire

Greenwich Police Investigate Smash and Grab at the Verizon Wireless Store

By: greenwichfreepress | April 23, 2018

An alarm was triggered at the Verizon Wireless store at 1285 E Putnam Ave around 1:00am. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Woman Hit by Car on Arcadia and Sound Beach Ave Expected to Make Full Recovery

By: greenwichfreepress | April 23, 2018

The woman hit by a car on Arcadia at Sound Beach Ave was in ICU for two days. Continue Reading →

Opinion

Indivisible Greenwich Statement Regarding GHS Student Walkout on Anniversary of Columbine Shooting

By: greenwichfreepress | April 23, 2018

“he student movement to curb gun violence in this country is heartening and we hope that they will be an inspiration to our elected officials to take more meaningful action to protect students and others across the country.” – Indivisible Greenwich Continue Reading →

Schools

Gildea: No discussions about returning to the old school start time. We’re seeking a logistics solution.

By: greenwichfreepress | April 23, 2018

After parents and students urged the Superintendent and BOE not to roll back start times, Greenwich Schools Superintendent said the start/end time steering committee is focusing on logistics, not on a roll back of start times. Continue Reading →

Real Estate

Up to the Minute Greenwich Property Transfers, April 17-18, 2018

By: greenwichfreepress | April 23, 2018

633 Steamboat Rd Unit #4 sold on April 17, 2018 for $1,700,000 Continue Reading →

Schools

Six Amazing and ‘Distinguished Teachers’ Introduced at April BOE Meeting

By: greenwichfreepress | April 23, 2018

Six teachers – Meagan White, Eleanor Ritch, Frank Kovac, Michele Giorlando DeRosa, Lisa Giometti, Karen Ball – were introduced at the April Board of Education meeting. Cynthia Sherwin introduced each teacher and shared some of the comments of their nominators. Continue Reading →

Schools

For Earth Day, Old Greenwich School Kids Anticipate Plastic Bag Ban, Fashion Reusable Bags from T-Shirts

By: greenwichfreepress | April 23, 2018

In Greenwich, the plastic bag ban goes into effect on September 12, 2018. Continue Reading →

Around Town

Second Annual Shatterproof Benefit at Richards Will Help End Stigma of Addiction

By: Asher Almonacy | April 22, 2018

The second annual Shatterproof benefit was held at Richards on Greenwich Avenue. Dave Price of WNBC-NY served as the emcee for the evening. Continue Reading →

Around Town

Community Celebrates Arbor Day with Apple Orchard Planting

By: greenwichfreepress | April 22, 2018

Greenwich Land Trust and the Greenwich Tree Conservancy invite the public to celebrate Arbor Day, Thursday, April 26 at 2:00 pm with a tree planting ceremony at the newly established Heirloom Orchard at the Malkin Preserve.

Link to Town’s Agricultural History Continue Reading →

Around Town

Audubon Center in Greenwich to Hold Spring Native Plant Sale

By: greenwichfreepress | April 22, 2018

Add native plants to your garden and create a bird and wildlife-friendly habitat for all to enjoy. Pre-orders are due by May 10. Continue Reading →