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Greenwich 8th Grade Capstone Project Highlights Benefits of Pet Rescue

By: greenwichfreepress | 3 hours ago

If you are not currently in a position to bring a pet into your home, you can still play a vital role in contributing to these wonderful organizations. Consider reaching out to these shelters to discuss temporary fostering opportunities, which get animals out of kennels and into a home environment. Additionally, these nonprofits rely entirely on financial donations, volunteer kennel assistance, and supplies from their public wish lists to keep their doors open.  – Ava Caroll

Schools

Greenwich’s New Lebanon School Named 2026 CT Blue Ribbon School

New Lebanon School is one of 11 elementary schools in Greenwich enrolling 363 students in Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 5. Nearly 60% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price meals. New Lebanon’s overall accountability index earned in 2024-25 was 89.3, above the state target of 85 and their highest to date. The school’s performance has been improving steadily in recent years. They earned School of Distinction status for the first time in 2021-22 and repeated their performance in 2023-24 and 2024-25.

Schools

International School at Dundee to Mark 25 Years of IB Excellence with Community Open House

Alumni, Families & Staff Invited to Celebrate Quarter Century of Global Education. ISD will host an Open House on Thursday, May 28, from 4:00-5:30pm at its campus at 55 Florence Road in Riverside, bringing together former and current families, alumni, staff, and neighbors to mark a milestone 25 years in the making.

Government

Joe Kelly Secures Unanimous Nomination for State Senate

Republican delegates from Greenwich, North Stamford, and New Canaan convened in Greenwich Town Hall on Tuesday evening and unanimously nominated Joe Kelly as their candidate to represent the 36th District in the Connecticut State Senate. Mr. kelly is running to replace State Senator Ryan Fazio, also a Republican, who is vacating the seat to challenge incumbent Gov. Ned Lamont. Fazio took to the floor to nominate Kelly.

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Business

Bazaar a Go Go Truck Brings Marrakesh to Greenwich

By: greenwichfreepress | September 10, 2014

A trip to Morocco sparked an idea. A used surveillance truck was a key detail. Marion Siegel’s Bazaar à Gogo makes regular visits to Mason Street in Central Greenwich and shoppers love its uniqueness! Continue Reading →

Government

A More Inviting Greenwich Common: Wrough-Iron Arch is Just the Start

By: greenwichfreepress | September 10, 2014

At Tuesday’s P&Z meeting Joe Siciliano and landscape architect John Conte prsented renderings of an improved Greenwich Common, complete with old-fashioned lamp posts, concrete game tables, and inviting rectangular lawn. Continue Reading →

Real Estate

Greenwich Property Transfers Sept. 4-8, 2014

By: greenwichfreepress | September 9, 2014

Transfers recorded up to the minute from Town Hall of Greenwich. Continue Reading →

Government

A Walk in the Park: Jill Oberlander Introduces Herself to Greenwich

By: greenwichfreepress | September 9, 2014

Supporters of Jill Oberlander turned out in Roger Sherman Baldwin Park on Sunday to celebrate the candidate’s campaign for State Rep, 150th District representing Greenwich. Continue Reading →

Tiny New York Kitchen

Tiny New York Kitchen: Carrot Oat Muffins

By: greenwichfreepress | September 9, 2014

“This is an excellent recipe and the muffins are very filling. Pack them in your child’s lunchbox, serve for breakfast, or have them on hand for an afternoon snack.” – Victoria Hart Glavin of Tiny New York Kitchen Continue Reading →

Government

Epidemic of “Double-Wood” in Greenwich

By: greenwichfreepress | September 8, 2014

Utility poles are shared by Verizon and CL&P and the two have bickered over which is responsible for removing the half-poles after lines are transitioned to a new pole. In the meantime, the “double-wood” pairings are ubiquitous in Greenwich. Continue Reading →

Giving

Greenwich Teens Raise $1,000 for Home Bound Seniors

By: greenwichfreepress | September 8, 2014

On Sunday, Greenwich teens participated in an event timed for National Grandparent’s Day to raise money and awareness for Supermarketing for Seniors, a non-denominational grocery shopping service for home bound seniors. Continue Reading →

Giving

GHS National Day of Service “One-for-One on Nine-One-One”

By: greenwichfreepress | September 8, 2014

This year, with the help of the Roots and Shoots Club and others, GHS will collect non-perishable food items for ONE DAY ONLY, Thursday, Sept. 11. The pledge is to collect 2,985 cans of food, one in memory of each life lost that day, for donation to Neighbor-to-Neighbor, a nonprofit organization serving residents in need throughout the Greenwich area. Continue Reading →

Schools

Why Hire A College Admissions Advisor?

By: greenwichfreepress | September 8, 2014

The real question is not whether you should hire a private college admissions advisor, but whether you want your child to have a competitive advantage in a very competitive and selective process and as a concerned parent, are you willing to pay for that advantage? It’s that simple! Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Greenwich Reform Synagogue loses families due to the lack of a synagogue

By: greenwichfreepress | September 8, 2014

“Could it be that those who left were against purchasing 92 Orchard St because possibly it was the wrong thing to do and could the subsequent litigation caused others to leave.” – John Timm, 78 Orchard St, Cos Cob Continue Reading →

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