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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.
While access to a beach is considered a natural resource protected by First Amendment, a pool is another story. The proposed Byram Pool access policy excludes non-residents unless accompanied by a resident who pays $8.00.
“We’re going to recommend at some point, that the seasonal beach pass go up a few dollars and include the pool,” Mr. Siciliano said at the March 30 Parks & Rec board meeting. “So that when you buy your park pass, it includes the pool.” Continue Reading →
A local woman parked her car at Tod’s Pt on Thursday and locked guns and ammunition in the trunk. Upon return to her car, she found the trunk open and her range bag containing two pistols, magazines, and ammunition missing. One of the pistols was a 9MM Beretta and the other a .380 Cobra. Continue Reading →
An April Fool’s Day tradition at the Rummage Room in Old Greenwich was started by former manager, Maria Drieghe over 10 years ago. On Friday, assistant managers Betty Shopovick and Liz Gustavson took turns climbing into the store display windows and posing, using various store items as props. Continue Reading →
Just in time for the April 2 celebration of World Autism Day, a Greenwich Country Day student has won the Connecticut Autism Action Coalition’s Second Annual “Create Your Own Autism Awareness Contest.” Continue Reading →
Kirk Schubert of OGRCC urged Parks & Rec to consider a field house with rubberized floor. Anne Young said consider getting on the Register of Historic Places in exchange for tax credits. Lou Caravella said make sure to include a working kitchen, and Julie Pisani said, “Most important is that we don’t try and build a Taj Majal … and come in under budget and on time.” Continue Reading →
An impressive show at the Flinn Gallery in Greenwich features seven artists who share their renderings and sketches in the field, and what later is finished in their studios. The artists are displaying the way direct observation and sketching are vital to their creative process. The art features wildlife from locations around the works including Africa, Mongolia, The Himalayas, South America and various places in the United States. A must-see show! Continue Reading →
Up to the minute Greenwich property transfers include 7 Heusted Drive for $1,795,000 and 9 Cameron Drive for $3,100,000 Continue Reading →
Greenwich United Way invited the organization’s top benefactors to a cocktail reception at McArdle’s Florist & Garden Center on Thursday. The event formally introduced David Rabin as the new President and Chief Executive Officer of Greenwich United Way. Town and State officials in attendance included Peter Tesei, John Toner, Livvy Floren and Fred Camillo. Continue Reading →
Police recognized the black BMW of Ace Aguilar parked in Loughlin Park this week. Aware of his warrant for Burglary and Criminal Mischief stemming back to an incident in February, Police arrested the teen. Continue Reading →
Greenwich Police surprised their departing colleague with a giant cannoli nacho on Thursday. Thank you Officer Philip Carriero for 30 years of service and snagging all those trucks for dangerous violations. Continue Reading →