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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
“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
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.
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.
Adopt-A-Dog is hosting an adoption event on Saturday May 30 from 12:00 to 3:00pm at their facility just over the town line in Armonk, NY. There will be a wide variety of dogs available for adoption, including several from the Zeuterin transport from Alabama that have been staying at Northwind Kennels. Continue Reading →
While he did receive an award from an association with “old timers” in the name, that doesn’t mean Coach Vancho intends to stop playing anytime soon. It’s his firm belief that you don’t stop playing because you get old; you get old because you stop playing. Continue Reading →
After two separate bear sightings in Greenwich over Memorial Day weekend Greenwich Police note that bear sightings are rare, but do occur. Their return is due, in part, to the regrowth of forestland throughout the region following the abandonment of farms during the late 1800s. Continue Reading →
On Tuesday May 26 Greenwich Schools are publishing an online survey for parents, students in 8012th grade, and staff district wide to gauge the level of interest for a delayed start time at GHS. It would impact the entire district, as well as contracts and budgets. Also, on Tuesday night there is a panel discussion on the topic at 7pm at Central Middle school. Get informed. Fill out the survey. Deadline to complete the survey is June 5. Continue Reading →
Sound Beach Fire Department in Old Greenwich honored our fallen heroes with it’s annual Memorial Day parade Continue Reading →
This Memorial Day, hundreds of runners honored the men and women who’ve served in the U.S. military by staying active and celebrating the freedom they fought for. Continue Reading →
Outgoing GHS student government president Blake Reinken said he had failed in his goals as student government leader. But the truth is he didn’t pick easy battles. He was passionate about ending the litter problem in the student center. He was key in organizing the die-in protest back in December to protest the deaths of Eric Garner in Staten Island and Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri. Blake also battled to expand the GHS Cardinal Café to include Chicken Joe’s menu items. The Food Service Department rejected the proposal and students continue to walk or drive to Chicken Joe’s, or call for delivery to the bus circle. Continue Reading →
In time for Memorial Day, members of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9617 in Stamford including Greenwich’s Jim Santangelo of Greenwich and chaplain Marco Pensiero raised the flag on the newly installed flagpole at Coxe & Graziano funeral home at 134 Hamilton Ave. in Chickahominy in Saturday. Continue Reading →
A free presentation by the Connecticut Parent Advocacy Center, Inc. (CPAC) to help parents, professionals, and students understand the process of transition planning, the options available, and how they can become more active participants in the process. Continue Reading →
On Sunday the Glenville Memorial Day parade made its way down Gllenville Street to the Fire House, where speakers included US Senator Richard Blumenthal, State Representatives Mike Bocchino, Livvy Floren and Fred Camillo. First Selectman Peter Tesei, who grew up in Glenville, also spoke to the crowd of about 200. Pippa Leigh of Greenwich, who is Miss Hockanum Valley, also spoke about the value of freedom and her appreciation of veterans. Continue Reading →