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The Doors Are Open Again at Continental Wine & Spirits

By: greenwichfreepress | 3 hours ago

Corey Fine had only just taken over ownership last July and remodeled in August when a car crashed through the side of his liquor store on William Street. He said he was so grateful to the neighborhood, as well as other liquor store owners who have been supportive. “Many customers have become regulars, and there is a real sense of community here.” – Corey Fine, owner of Continental Wine & Spirits at 58 William Street in Greenwich

Letter to the Editor

HEAVEY: Greenwich Speed Camera Program – Setting the Record Straight

“As Chief of Police for the Town of Greenwich, I am proud to report that our school zone speed camera program is working exactly as intended, and I want to take this opportunity to address some of the concerns that have been raised by members of our community.” – Greenwich Police Dept chief Jim Heavey

Schools

GHS Announces Graduation Speaker, Former NFL Player, GHS Class of 2003 Grad

After retiring following Super Bowl LIII, Sullivan pivoted to financial services in 2020. Today, he is a partner and the Director of Business Development at Integra Global Advisors in Stamford where he guides clients with the same steady hand that guided NFL offenses.

Around Town

Community Tag Sale at St. Paul Lutheran Church Offers Bargains for Local Shoppers

Local residents looking for great deals and unique finds are invited to attend a Tag Sale hosted by St. Paul Lutheran Church on Saturday, May 30, from 9:00am to 4:00pm. The sale will feature will feature a wide variety of affordable items, including furniture, clothing, household goods, décor, kitchenware, books, tools, and homegrown organic herbs, along with many other bargain-priced treasures.

More Headlines

Second Annual Spring Follies Brings Memorable Performances to Town Hall

St. Catherine’s Players Board & Production Team: Loss of longtime home is disappointing and disheartening

Sound Beach Day School’s Shared Curiosity Hones in on Spotted Lanternfly

Giving

Class of 2015 Eagle Scouts Honored at Hyatt

By: greenwichfreepress | May 28, 2015

Congratulations to the 2015 Greenwich Eagle Scout Class: Robert Anderson, Eugene Constandaki, Peter Forsberg, Matthew Fox, William Freder, Benjamin Langley, John Martin, Conor Patterson, Nicholas Sages and Sivan Sud. A celebration for the newly minted Eagle Scouts was held at the Hyatt on Wednesday. Local Eagle Scouts of all ages attended the “Gathering of Eagles,” reuniting to celebrate the accomplishments of the newest Greenwich Eagle Scouts. Also, Terry Betteridge was awarded the seventh Malcolm Pray “Friend of Eagles” Award. Continue Reading →

Dogs

Jack and Trip: Two Sweet Senior Chocolate Labs Need Foster Homes

By: greenwichfreepress | May 28, 2015

Two senior Chocolate Labs are in need of a foster home, not necessarily together, ASAP. They came up from Alabama via Tennessee and they are not sheltering well in the kennel. Their food and vet care will be paid for.Can you help out by fostering? If not PLEASE SHARE on social media and tell your friends. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Duo Caught on Abandoned Back Country Property Charged with Criminal Trespass

By: greenwichfreepress | May 28, 2015

Randi Urizar-Gonzalez, 27, of 465 Greenwood St Bridgeport, and Yubelkis Polanco-Perez, 25, of 601 W 189 st Apt. 4D, New York NY were placed under arrest and charged with Criminal Trespass 1st degree on Monday after trespassing on an abandoned property in back country. Continue Reading →

Tiny New York Kitchen: Lemon Tart

By: greenwichfreepress | May 28, 2015

“This tangy French tart can be served on its own or accented with fresh berries. Be sure to make a high pastry rim to contain all of the delicious filling.” – Victoria Hart Glavin of Tiny New York Kitchen Continue Reading →

Around Town

Meet the Farmers: Sankow’s Beaver Brook Farm

By: greenwichfreepress | May 27, 2015

Every Saturday morning Tim and Victoria travel from Sankow’s Beaver Brook Farm in Lyme to Greenwich for the weekly farmers market. Sankow’s is the state’s largest sheep farm and all dairy are pasture raised. What’s popular? Everything lamb from lamb bolognaise sauce to lamb sausage. There are eggs from free range chickens and ducks. The farm processes about 125 meat birds a week and the “butter-flied” chicken sells out at the farmers market every week. Tim and Victoria provide a glimpse into the life of a farmer. From 1:00am shifts during lambing season starting in February to building mobile chicken coops, 12-hour days are de rigeur. Greenwich Farmers Market is open Saturdays from 9:30am- 1:00pm in Horseneck Lot. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Greenwich Police Officer of the Month: Detectives Kyle O’Neill and Christopher LiBasci

By: greenwichfreepress | May 27, 2015

Detective Kyle O’Neill and Detective Christopher LiBasci are Greenwich Police Department’s Officers of the Month for May 2015. The two detectives spend many hours looking for leads on an armed robbery of a gas station. Ultimately they found a pattern matching the MO of crimes in New York. Continue Reading →

Government

Supplemental Soil Testing at Ravine behind New Leb Reveal Some High Level of Arsenic

By: greenwichfreepress | May 27, 2015

Though the First Selectman has indicated he doesn’t think the ravine behind the existing New Lebanon School is ideal for a new school, the Selectmen had requested additional soil testing. Six additional soil borings were dug in response to the request. One sample collected during the supplemental tests contained arsenic exceeding the Residential Direct Exposure Criteria. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

DUI for Greenwich Man Driving Aggressively from Island Beach Lot after Greenwich Town Party

By: greenwichfreepress | May 27, 2015

A Greenwich man was arrested for DUI after driving aggressively from the Island Beach Parking lot onto Arch Street where there was heavy pedestrian traffic at the close of the Greenwich Town Party on Saturday night. Continue Reading →

Arts

Greenwich’s Pete Francis to Release “Dragon Crest Collective”

By: Jason Trabish | May 27, 2015

A review of Pete Francis’s newest project coming this summer: Dragon Crest Collective. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Memorial Day DUI for Driver Who Crashed into a Tree on Hamilton Ave

By: greenwichfreepress | May 27, 2015

At 5:00am on Memorial Day a Stamford man crashed into a tree on Hamilton Ave and was charged with DUI and Failure to Drive Right by Greenwich Police. Continue Reading →