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On Tuesday, the GHS Class of ’84 Reunion Committee dedicated two plaques in honor of all Senior Class Presidents and in memory of the 1984 Senior Class President Sam “Chip” Telerico.
An alleged racist verbal assault was recorded in a Stamford supermarket by an Indian woman who appears to be on the receiving end of a tirade from a woman buying shredded cheese and cigarettes, later identified online as a nurse employed by Greenwich’s town-owned nursing home, The Nathaniel Witherell.
Sun-drenched and privately set on 1.45 level acres, this spacious 4-bedroom, 3 full bath mid-country home offers tranquility just minutes from town and steps from Mianus River Park.
The legislation Governor Lamont signed takes all the state’s existing hate crimes laws and consolidates them into a new chapter of the statutes dedicated solely to hate crimes, making them much easier to find and analyze for the purposes of prosecuting offenders of these crimes.
A 17-year old boy was arrested by Greenwich Police on May 26. He is being charged with Evading Responsibility Following Involvement in an Accident That Results in a Fatality, which is a felony with potential penalty of up to ten years in prison. Continue Reading →
Up to the minute transfers from Kernan Place to Pleasant Street. Continue Reading →
The book awards have been a tradition at Greenwich High School for about 50 years. Two dozen awards were distributed including the Trinity College book award, given to Jenny Tibberts by Greenwich Free Press editor Leslie Yager. Congratulations to everyone. Continue Reading →
Flutter Zone opens Saturday, May 28. “Flutter Zone” will offer close encounters with dozens of varieties of exotic tropical butterflies daily through Sept. 5 (Labor Day) on the Aquarium’s riverfront courtyard. Continue Reading →
Underwear is one of the most under-donated, and most needed, item of clothing. No one should be deprived of the simple, daily necessity of clean underwear that many of us take for granted. Hygiene and physical comfort are only a part of this basic human need. New, clean underwear also provides dignity and self esteem. The Undies Project at Neighbor at Neighbor was started by volunteers Laura Delaflor and Lucy Langley in 2015 to fulfill this need. Continue Reading →
The new interim superintendent to replace Dr. McKersie until a permanent superintendent is hired was announced on Thursday. The Board of Education voted to appoint Dr. Salvatore (Sal) J. Corda as Interim Superintendent, effective July 1, 2016.Dr. McKersie’s tenure as the Greenwich Public Schools Superintendent will come to a close on June 30, 2016.
Dr. Corda will be working with Dr. McKersie and administration throughout the month of June to ensure a smooth transition. Continue Reading →
In a thoughtful tradition that has taken place in Greenwich since back in the 1950s, volunteers from a number of local organizations, placed American flags on the graves of veterans in anticipation of Memorial Day. Continue Reading →
The Parks & Rec board held its monthly meeting for May on Wednesday night. During her summer camp update, Sue Snyder said the popular music & art camp, now in its 80th year, has been been moved to Riverside School, and the musicians will be in the “gym-a-torium”. She said there is a shortage of equipment there and that the acoustics are not ideal for music. Continue Reading →
Carey Lecamp, who attended Eastern Middle School and Riverside School before heading to Valley Forge Military Academy has died. Continue Reading →
A Stamford woman initially denied having punched a man in the head in the parking lot of Riverside Commons. She later admitted it when a witness confirmed having seen her do it. When the man realized the woman would be arrested, he insisted the woman hadn’t punched him after all. Continue Reading →