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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.
Mark Oppenheimer will be at Greenwich Reform Synagogue on Sunday, May 31 to talk about his landmark biography of Judy Blume titled “Judy Blume: A Life.” RSVP by phone or email.
“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
Ben Branyan began working in Greenwich in 2010 as the Greenwich Public School’s School Business Administrator and was promoted to the Managing Director of Operations in 2011. Prior tocoming to Greenwich, Mr. Branyan was COO for Stratford Public Schools. Continue Reading →
Fifth graders from Julian Curtiss School, Cos Cob School, Parkway School and North Street School — feeder schools for Central Middle School — descended on Boy Scouts Camp Seton for a day of team building, cooperation, nature education and fun. The students have all been corresponding with each other as pen pals and had a chance to meet in person on Tuesday. Continue Reading →
Rigling is the founding Principal of the International Magnet School for Global Citizenship in East Hartford, a lottery-based, elementary magnet school focused on rigorous, inquiry-based learning in order to close achievement gaps between and among student sub groups. Continue Reading →
“The pool deck was packed with swimmers and supporters representing our YMCA Masters, staff, and membership. Because of their support, we raised resources that will provide all youth with the opportunity to learn how to swim in time for summer.” – Kevin Switek, YMCA Director of Aquatics
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The Town of Greenwich Shellfish Commission partners with National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to quantify the value of the ecosystem services provided by Shellfish in Greenwich waters. Continue Reading →
A Rhode Island man tried to use sheets from a stolen prescription pad to obtain Adderall. Continue Reading →
Zula Jones turned 101 on Monday and Mary Sapione turned 101 a couple months ago. Both residents of Fairview of Greenwich on King Street, shared some memories. In Zula’s case, memory came alive when Shane Johnson started to play the piano. Continue Reading →
Located at 183 Sound Beach Ave in Old Greenwich, “Gather” packs a lot into a tiny space. A host of handmade, one-of-a-kind apparel and accessories are displayed alongside jewelry fashioned from mundane objects such as fishing lures and horse bells prized for their patina rather than their shine. Continue Reading →
“I overheard one student tell her mother that as the valedictorian of her class she knew she would probably be accepted. Really? At this particular university, traditionally, only 10% of the valedictorians who applied are accepted. Competitive schools accept classes, not just qualified, admissible applicants!” – Dr. Paul Lowe, Greenwich Admissions Advisors Continue Reading →
A Stamford man faces multiple charges after routine police monitoring at the intersection of the I-95 southbound off ramp at exit 2 revealed the driver’s registration had expired. Continue Reading →