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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.
It was a wonderful evening filled with hope, and a lot of glitz, at the Time For Lyme Gala on Saturday evening at the Hyatt in Old Greenwich – as over 500 guests attended the annual event. Brian A. Fallon, M.D. was awarded the Lauren F. Brooks Hope Award at the gala from the Global Lyme Alliance, and the beaming Marla Maples was an honored guest. Television personality, Robert Verdi was a robust master of ceremonies. Continue Reading →
The Greenwich Alliance for Education’s early literacy vehicle hit the road in 2008 and was a delightful mobile classroom for thousands of Greenwich’s preschool children. Unfortunately, a tree fell on the Storymobile on Sunday morning. Continue Reading →
“Receiving news about a cancer diagnosis can be a very confusing and overwhelming moment in your life. With all the new emotions to process, it is important to have organizations like CancerCare to help provide understanding and support during the healing process,” said Fred Camillo, Connecticut State Rep (R-151). Continue Reading →
Holly Grove Restoration Join the Friends of Greenwich Point on Sunday, April 10 (rescheduled from April 3) as they begin the restoration of the Holly Grove. Help clean the Holly Grove or stop by to make a bird feeder. Continue Reading →
Extreme wind warning in effect through 2pm on Sunday. Eversource reports 5% of customers have lost power in Greenwich as of 11:00am on Sunday. Continue Reading →
Eversource plans to to improve service by upgrading almost 103,000 feet of gas main. Continue Reading →
Inside a local auto body shop, an argument over a rolling cart escalated to a physical tussle. Continue Reading →
The first annual Dodge for a Cause was the brainchild of Boys and Girls Club of Greenwich athletic coordinator Camryn Ferrara. The fast paced tournament was a project of the Torch Club, a leadership program for middle and high school students at the Boys & Girls Club. A total of 28 teams included Greenwich Police Dept, Fire Dept, EMS, as well as creatively named teams like Rex Kwon Do, llabegdod (dodgeball spelled backward, and Mook’s Army. Continue Reading →
A driver was pulled over by Greenwich Police for driving over the double yellow line. He was issued a verbal warning for Failure to Drive Right, but his passenger was charged with Illegal Possession of Marijuana. Continue Reading →
A memorial service for Salvatore Mancuso Jr. will be held at a later date at St. Roch Church in Greenwich. Continue Reading →