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Competing against the top junior rowing programs from across the Northeast on May 16–17, Greenwich Crew amassed 864 points to claim the Overall Team Points Trophy, while also capturing both the Men’s and Women’s team titles.
Crisis call volume in Connecticut has increased nearly 350 percent since the 2022 launch of 988. In FY 2025 alone, 988 CT responded to more than 55,000 calls.
“Chief Heavey and the GPD understandably like the additional funds that will be used for traffic safety generated by speed camera ticketing. But there are significant issues not addressed by the Chief in his outreach to the community…Maya Tichio of D-7 has done considerable work researching the history of the Town’s involvement with Blue Line Solutions, the operator of the speed cameras in Greenwich. Her analysis includes the CT General Statutes governing such pedestrian safety systems, the financial structure of the contract, the specific sites selected for speed cameras around Greenwich, and the concerns expressed by Greenwich citizens about data security.” – Bill Galvin
This historic 80th annual event gathered over 26,000 high school students, advisors, and business professionals for a massive week of leadership development and competitive events
At Pinkberry on Greenwich Ave, 50% off any medium or larger Monday July 27 through Thursday, July 31 from 5-7pm. Continue Reading →
Advice from one local test prep tutor who says that 50% of his Greenwich clients have IEPs and therefore get more time to take the ACT or SAT. He says the extra time permission often stays with a student in college. Continue Reading →
“If Congress truly cares about public safety, it would extend the waiting time for completion of background checks, as proposed in the Background Check Completion Act introduced by Representative Clyburn (D-SC) in response to the Charleston tragedy. The NRA’s refrain that determined criminals can always obtain firearms illegally ignores the fact that Brady background checks have stopped 2.4 million purchases by prohibited persons.” – Jonathan Perloe of the Greenwich Council Against Gun Violence Continue Reading →
On Friday a caller to the First Selectman’s radio show complained about groups of bicyclists on Riversville Road who travel up to five abreast. “They just do not move out of the way. Especially on Saturday morning,” the caller said. “They’re riding for their health and yet they might get hit by a car.” The caller also complained that groups of bicyclists don’t obey the traffic light down by the Glenville fire house. Continue Reading →
E-cigarettes, which indeed contain nicotine, are glamorized to target teen consumers, according to Communities 4 Action (C4A) Executive Director Ingrid Gillespie and Chairman Stephanie Paulmeno. The two spoke at length about C4A’s capacity and collaboration building, teen empowerment engagements, and educational prevention initiatives. Continue Reading →
At 19 West Elm the woman’s clothing store “ROAM” has closed. The fixtures are for sale. Next door in the same building, Palmwich is preparing to open and has a help wanted sign in the window. Continue Reading →
Sunshine and smiles abounded at the 8th Annual Greenwich Wiffle Ball Tournament. Directed by Greenwich Police Department’s Silver Shield Association, the tournament was a tremendous success, boasting 44 teams, one nugget nation mascot, police officers (on and off the field), and a slew of spectators and staff. Continue Reading →
Sand Blast 2015 benefited from some mighty fine July weather, and the beach was packed with happy people. Continue Reading →
The A&P at 160 WEst Putnam Ave and the A&P in Riverside Commons are both among the 120 A&P supermarket chain stores that its parent company, the Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company, intends to sell following a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing on Monday, company officials said. Continue Reading →
Family and friends are invited to pay their respects at the Coxe & Graziano Funeral Home, 134 Hamilton Ave in Greenwich CT on Monday, July 27, 2015 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Roch’s Church, 10 St. Roch Avenue, Greenwich CT at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 28, 2015. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Shirley’s memory to the Friends of Witherell, 70 Parsonage Rd. , Greenwich CT 06830. Continue Reading →