Around Town

Greenwich’s St. Patrick’s Parade to Include 4 Bagpipe Bands, and Troops from the Irish Naval Service Reserve

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For the first time a body of troops representing the Irish Naval Service Reserve will march in the parade. There will be four bagpipe bands: Greenwich Pipe Band, Fairfield Gaelic Pipe Band, Fairfield County Police Pipes and Drums and Westchester County Firefighters. In addition there will be three other bands: Port Chester High School Marching Band, Tappan Zee Bridgemen and the Nash Drum Corp. Continue Reading →

Giving

Western Middle School to Host Community Head Shaving St. Baldrick’s Event on Thursday

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Dubbed “Western Cares 2018,” Western Middle School principal Gordon Beinstein said the cause hits close to home for the WMS community. “Two of our students have recently been stricken with this disease. St. Baldrick’s Foundation’s single goal is to eliminate childhood cancer, raising $234,000,000 in research grant funding since 2005.” Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

Letter: HATG Romeo’s Protests of 10¢ Fee For Paper Bags Don’t Reconcile with Steep Fines Imposed on Public Housing Residents

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“Sam Romeo’s concern for those less fortunate is hard to reconcile with the steep fines the Housing Authority imposes on residents for infractions, including if you leave your garbage bag outside your apartment door and plan to take it to the dumpster on your way to your car. If you’re not quick enough, a $25 fine imposed! Put it in the wrong dumpster due to overflow that’s another $50.00 fine.” – Dawn Fortunato Continue Reading →