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Pemberwick Deli, located at 83 Pemberwick Road in Greenwich, recently opened after a transforming five-month gut renovation. The deli now features ample seating, and a menu featuring Breakfast, Grill, Sandwiches and Salads.
The 8U team won the Championship, defeating the Pomperaug Panthers 6-1 in front of an incredible home crowd at Banksville.
“Connecticut also got into cars early. Hartford, Bridgeport and New Britain all had their moment in the auto industry. But we also got into regulation early, because this is Connecticut and we do enjoy a good rule. In 1901, Connecticut passed the nation’s first statewide motor-vehicle speed-limit law: 12 miles per hour in cities and 15 on country roads.” – Jim Cameron
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.
Thursday night marked the 48th annual awards night at the Boys and Girls Club of Greenwich and Greenwich Free Press lucked out with an exclusive feature of the event. There was laughter, a few tears and an impressive array of talented and giving Club members and volunteers were honored for their accomplishments. Congratulations to Youth of the Year winner Kyla Johnson, and all the award winners. Continue Reading →
Sunday polo matches are open to the public and the 35th season is bound to be the biggest yet. Greenwich Polo Club is expecting record attendance, fantastic teams and incredible polo action all season long. They’ll also have a host of new food and beverage options to make each polo match an event to remember. Continue Reading →
Seatbelt on? Phone off? Call for a Cab? At Greenwich High School Health teacher Kathy Steiner brought in a group called the Safe a Life tour in partnership with the Dept of Transportation, to talk to teens about distracted driving and driving under the influence. April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Later this month, Maggie Montague, who is partnering with teens from King School and Brunswick are hosting a go-kart race at Grand Prix in Mt. Kisko to benefit Project Yellow Light. The group hopes the event will go a long way toward raising awareness of the dangers of distracted driving. Continue Reading →
The Parenting Speaker Series Pasta, Pajamas, & Parenting, cosponsored by the First Congregational Church of Greenwich’s Church School and Preschool, will hold an educational parenting panel titled “How to Support Your Child’s Healthy Sexual Development and Gender Identity in Young Children” on Thursday, April 21 from 6:00 to 8:00pm. Continue Reading →
Several subjects who attempted to cash stolen checks from a home on Park Ave two years ago were previously arrested. The last of the suspects was arrested on April 5. Continue Reading →
A dozen parents spoke at the first of a series of community engagement sessions to give feedback on the “initial pass” featuring 7 start time options. A few parents questioned the impact on athletics and after school activities, but a GHS freshman reminded everyone that Continue Reading →
The Greenwich Alliance for Education is hosting a trivia challenge designed to be a fun, welcoming event, with casual dress and a buffet dinner. All competition is between teams so nobody will be put on the spot. Sponsors and silent auction donations are welcome. Form a team today – this is going to be a fun night, and the Alliance, having just lost its Storymobile in the severe wind storm when a massive tree smashed it in half, deserves our help. Continue Reading →
Up to the minute Greenwich property transfers include 330 Railroad Ave for $8,300,000 and 288 Valley Rd for $1,600,000. Continue Reading →
Megan Farrell is organizing a drive to collect gently used tennis clothing, racquets, shoes and bags through April 15 at Grand Slam Tennis Club. Donations will go to Norwalk Grassroots Tennis which targets youngsters who are those living in and around the Norwalk Housing Authority, often from single parent households and often from environments that include drugs and violence. Continue Reading →
Seeking an exemption from Town regulations in order to offer affordable housing in a 355 unit apartment building at 345 West Putnam Ave, a fleet of attorneys and experts had a frosty reception from the Planning & Zoning Commission Tuesday night. And that was before residents had a chance around midnight to have their turns blasting the applicant for an urban-like development in the Town of Greenwich. Continue Reading →