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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.
“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.
“For me, this day is personal. My grandparents were forced to flee Nazi Germany, losing their home and many family members and friends. Their journey to safety in America gave our family a future and taught me that democracy is precious — and never guaranteed.” – Jill Oberlander
Colgate University announced that 11 students from Greenwich made Dean’s List, including students from Brunswick, Greenwich Academy and Greenwich High School. Continue Reading →
Greenwich Police working in the overnight hours stopped a driver who was drifting dangerously close to parked cars in Byram. Continue Reading →
A stroller containing a toddler and an infant plunged into the cold water of Eagle Pond at Tod’s Point on Friday afternoon. Off-duty Greenwich Police officer Tom Heustis happened to be on scene in the moment, and was key to pulling the children from the cold water. Continue Reading →
“March is volunteer month at b.good,” said Greenwich manager André Gainer, who mentioned he’s been inserting small flyers in the bags of his customers orders explaining how a Community Plates food run works. All it takes is a few minutes, a smartphone and access to a car. Continue Reading →
A local Easter tradition continues for the ninth consecutive year. Splurge in Greenwich is hosting a visit from the Easter Bunny this Saturday, March 12 from 10:30 am – 1:00 pm. Continue Reading →
The Greenwich Ballet Academy (GBA) Summer Intensive programs invites students ages 8-17 who are interested in strengthening ballet technique with pre-professional classical ballet training, to audition for the Greenwich Ballet Academy (GBA) Summer Intensive programs at their upcoming Open Auditions on Saturday, March 12. Continue Reading →
Jeff Ramer and Howard Richman are vying to succeed Frank Farricker for leadership of the Democratic Town Committee. There will be a candidate forum on the evening of Wednesday March 16 in the Town Hall meeting room. Continue Reading →
Everyone who walked into Greenwich Avenue’s Sundown Saloon on Thursday night had a fun surprise – the Greenwich Police Department’s Silver Shield Association was on staff, serving as waiters, busboys, and helping behind the bar, all in the name of Kids in Crisis. At the Silver Shield’s “Tips for Kids” benefit, all tips from the night went to Kids in Crisis, the Cos Cob children’s shelter that recently announced a cut in $750,000 of funding from the State of Connecticut. Diane Caldwell and Charlene Ferguson both made a point of attending the fundraiser. “This is important to me because Kids in Crisis is the only center in Connecticut that can help children in crisis. The care the center provides make such a difference,” Caldwell said. Continue Reading →
Founding editor of Greenwich Patch, who previously worked as the Arts Editor of Greenwich Time, will become Peter Tesei’s executive assistant effective March 28. Continue Reading →
AGreenwich 23-year-old drove off the road on Sunday night. The car flipped and came to a rest on its roof. Continue Reading →