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“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
Kids don’t just “watch screens” – they build, create and problem-solve thrugh STEM • Robotics • 3D Printing • LEGO® Engineering • Game Design • AI • Minecraft • Drones • Building Cartoons & more.
The Greenwich Police Department will NEVER contact individuals via email, text message, or phone call demanding payment or requesting immediate financial transactions.
“Sweet and gently spicy, these quick pork and plum kabobs are basted with thick barbecue sauce for a simple and delicious crust.” – Victoria Hart Glavin of Tiny New York Kitchen Continue Reading →
Greenwich Schools Superintendent is seeking to close a series of public hearings to determine the fate of Mr. Yoon’s job as GHS band teacher with regard to testimony of parents and students in support of their case. A law known as “FERPA,” which stands for Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, has been cited. Continue Reading →
Mark your calendars for the East Coast Open at the Greenwich Polo Club on three consecutive weekends starting August 23. The club will host the tournament which promises a day of fun and tradition, including “divot stomping” and opportunity to wear your fanciest hat. There are always surprises including pop up retail tents, car test drives, an array of food trucks including Caffé Bon, Lobstercraft and others. Continue Reading →
A Historical Society bus tour of history-rich Northwestern Greenwich made several stops. One stop was at a house made of stones from China’s Yangtze River. Another stop was at the 33-acre Field-Griffen House, one of the oldest estates in Greenwich, where for several generations Quakers farmed. The sold-out tour stopped at the Round Hill Store, the oldest general store in America, and also stopped at the site at which the Ku Klux Klan burned a 20-foot high cross to retaliate the opening of an ecumenical church in 1924. Continue Reading →
Visitation will be held on Sunday July 12, 2015 from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Castiglione Funeral Home, 544 Old Post Rd #3, Greenwich. A service will be held at the funeral home on Monday July 13 at 10:00 am. Burial to follow at St. Mary Cemetery, 399 North Street, Greenwich. Continue Reading →
The Friends and Staff of the Cos Cob Library welcome Cos Cob resident Michele Turk, who will present a free lecture on how to write an impressive college admissions essay. The lecture will be held at the Cos Cob Library on Monday, July 13 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Students and their parents are welcome to attend. Michele Turk has worked as a writer and editor for two decades, and she has worked as an adjunct writing professor at Quinnipaic University. Her articles have appeared in Business Week, USA Weekend, Parents and U.S. News and World Report magazines, among other publications. Turk is the author of “Blood, Sweat and Tears: An Oral History of the American Red Cross,” and co-editor of “Inkstained,” a collection of essays by the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism Class of 1992. Continue Reading →
The $1 million will help offset construction costs of Project Renew to modernize the 112-Year-old facility on Parsonage Road in Greenwich. Continue Reading →
Former Adopt-A-Dog director Allyson Halm is New Canaan Animal Control’s newest officer. Born and raised in Greenwich, Halm is familiar with the Fairfield County and New Canaan area. Before joining the staff in New Canaan, Halm worked with Greenwich Animal Control for 12 years, then became the CEO of Adopt-A-Dog of Greenwich for seven years. Halm is excited to take on the position at New Canaan’s Animal Control. Continue Reading →
About a dozen dogs and an equal number of volunteers from a variety of local dog rescue groups had a great day in the parking lot of Coxe & Graziano Funeral Home on Hamilton Ave. Local families streamed in throughout the event on Saturday and a few adoptions are pending. Continue Reading →
Please stop by Coxe & Graziano parking lot at 134 Hamilton Ave on Saturday July 11 from 11:00am til 2:00pm for a multi-dog rescue group adoption event. There will be about a dozen dogs in a variety of sizes and breeds from Adopt-A-Dog, Cat Assistance, Rising Dove and Northwind Kennels. Continue Reading →