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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.
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.
“Insufficient notification and inadequate, confusing speed limit postings contributed to residents’ outrage as expressed at the “explanation” meeting finally scheduled at Town Hall in May….Greenwich can do a better job of speed limit monitoring than outsourcing to Blue Line.” – Susan Mulvey Rattray
Targets in New York, Missouri, Louisiana, Alabama, Wisconsin, Kentucky, and California say they were contacted via email after posting their resumes on LinkedIn and Indeed. Scam Tracker reports say the job offer comes from a Frederick Wilford of Coast Healthcare Management, LLC located at 45 S Main St. in Hartford.
Greenwich Public Schools and Child Guidance Center of Southwestern Connecticut Support ‘Needs Assessment’ Research and Express Need for Funding Crisis and Achievement Gap Programs for Youth in Community Continue Reading →
Victoria and Peter Newman of Greenwich Education Group (GEG) have been named the 2016 Small Business People of the year by the U.S. Small Business Administration. Continue Reading →
Two Greenwich police officers were honored for their part in the arrest of a level 3 sex offender, who allegedly lured a 15-year Cos Cob girl to his car and placed her in a dangerous situation. The sex offender is from New York, where courts consider a Level 3 to be at high-risk of repeat offense and a threat to public safety. Continue Reading →
Thursday marks the fourth year Greenwich High School will host a head-shaving event to raise funds for St. Baldrick’s Foundation. At lunchtime, the middle of the enormous student center will feature a raised platform with rows of chairs for shavees to face the supportive crowd below. Continue Reading →
The wait for major renovation of Garden Catering at 177 Hamilton Ave in Chickahominy is over. Since a fire forced the eatery to close in December 2014, loyal customers have waited patiently.
“We’re happy to put it all behind us and greet all our loyal regular customers,” said Frank Carpenteri on opening day. “They’re smiling on the way in the door. And they’re smiling when they leave.” Continue Reading →
The dress giveaway is Friday and Saturday at Tomes Higgins House by Christ Church. The Former Attire Club is still accepting donations of dresses and accessories (shoes, clutches and jewelry) through Friday at Student Activities and Neighbor to Neighbor. Continue Reading →
The regional Jazz Festival is set for Saturday, March 19, 11:00 a.m.-7:00p.m. in the Greenwich High School Performing Arts Center! A great opportunity if you’ve been wanting to enjoy some music in the new performing arts center. This is a fantastic day of music that never disappoints! Continue Reading →
Centrral Middle School student Sam Florin traveled to Hartford on Saturday for the State Mathcounts Competition, where he came in 3rd! What’s next? Sam will be going to Nationals in Washington DC in May, where he and three other Connecticut “mathletes” will make up the Connecticut state team! Continue Reading →
Exhale to Inhale is a non-profit organization that brings yoga to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in shelters and community centers throughout New York City, the Hudson Valley, Long Island, and now Connecticut! Continue Reading →
Tickets for Grease at Central Middle School at $10/per person are on sale now to the General Public and can be purchased at the school during lunch hours from 10:15am -12:15pm and just prior to 7:00pm performances on April 1 and 2 at Central Middle School on 9 Indian Rock Lane in Greenwich. Continue Reading →