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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.
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
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.
The Planning and Zoning commission voted for new officers on Monday. The officers were announced at the beginning of what would be a 5 hour meeting to discuss the 830G application for high density residential building at the site of the Post Road Iron Works. Continue Reading →
Mr. Sandlock passed away at his home in Cos Cob, almost six months after his 100th birthday. Continue Reading →
A Greenwich woman was involved in a car accident on Stanwich Rd and was arrested for DUI. Continue Reading →
At the March Parks & Rec board meeting, Superintendent of Parks and Trees Warden Bruce Spaman gave an update on the town’s field improvements. This year Old Greenwich School, North Mianus School and one of the fields at Bible Street Park will be refreshed. Remediation will start very soon on New Leb’s field. Parks & Rec is working with BOE on plan to test the soil at Hamilton Ave School with an eye to planting new grass. Continue Reading →
A verbal argument turned physical after a 62-year old woman threw an orange at the other person’s head. Continue Reading →
Investigation revealed a Byram woman had gotten into a verbal argument, which escalated when she started throwing food and eventually hit an elderly victim in the head with her fist. Continue Reading →
Starting April 6 there will be a series of community info sessions where “Bell Time options” will be presented. There will be opportunity for discussion. The Superintendent makes his recommendation on May 12 at North Street School. After a second set of Community Engagement Sessions on May 23 and 24, the Board of Education will vote on the Superintendent’s recommendation on June 14, 2016, 7:00 pm at New Leb. Continue Reading →
Two teams from Spirit All-Stars Too won bids to compete at the prestigious Varsity All-Star’s D2 Summit Inaugural Cheerleading Competition in Tampa, Florida, April 30th – May 1st. Continue Reading →
According to New Canaan animal control officer Allyson Halm, formerly of Greenwich Animal Control, a cougar was reported as making its way through an unoccupied children’s swing set area in the New Canaan property’s backyard. The woman who notified officials described a three-foot-tall animal with a tan, a tail the length of its body that moved with “cat-like slinking,” Halm said. Continue Reading →
“While some people may have gotten the message to put down the phone, we all still know we still see people every day who choose to ignore the Connecticut law, and put themselves and others of the road at risk,” said Sgt. John Slusarz of Greenwich Police Traffic Enforcement division. Continue Reading →