Vincent LaPadula and James Heavey Elected Officers of Greenwich Council, Boy Scouts of America

The Greenwich Council, Boy Scouts of America elected of two new officers at its recent annual meeting: Council President, Vincent LaPadula, and Council Commissioner, James Heavey. Both LaPadula and Heavey live in Greenwich and are actively involved in the Council, not only on the Board but also as fathers of Cub and Boy Scouts. “We are excited to announce the selection of Vince LaPadula and Jim Heavey for the top volunteer leadership positions of the Greenwich Council known as the Key 3,” said Kevin O’Shea, Scout Executive. Local Boy Scout Councils are headed by a collective of leaders known as the “Key 3”, consisting of the Scout Executive, Council President and Council Commissioner. The mission of the Greenwich Council, BSA is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the value of the Scout Oath and Law. Continue Reading →

Alarming Facts About Marijuana and Synthetic Marijuana Use in Adolescents

At Greenwich Town Hall, Dr. Craig Allen, Medical Director at Rushford, a substance abuse and mental health treatment organization, gave a presentation on the facts and myths about marijuana use in adolescents. He said it is critical for young people to stay away from tobacco, marijuana and other addictive substances before 21 – 90% of those who struggle with addiction started before the age of 21. In fact there is a one in four likelihood of developing an addiction if a person uses before the age of 18.
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