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Greenwich 8th Grade Capstone Project Highlights Benefits of Pet Rescue

By: greenwichfreepress | 2 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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Arts

GHS Grad’s Book Publishing Deal: “Five College Dialogues” Targets Froshies

By: greenwichfreepress | September 7, 2014

Ian Thomas Malone’s grandfather is John Linsenmeyer, who reviewed books for Greenwich Time for 25 years. Ian describes his grandfather as a Sherlockian scholar. A prolific writer himself, Ian landed himself a book deal and has another in the works. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Bicycle Injury in Pinetum Leaves 11-Year-Old with Severe Head Injury

By: greenwichfreepress | September 7, 2014

One of the boy’s friends dialed 911 from his cell phone and personnel from both GEMS and Greenwich Police responded. The boy was not wearing a helmet and was taken to Stamford Hospital ER and then transferred to Yale-New Haven Hospital. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Greenwich Police Officer of The Month: MPO David Colbree

By: greenwichfreepress | September 7, 2014

MPO Colbree used an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) and continued CPR to an individual at New York Sports Club who suffered cardiac arrest during his normal workout. Continue Reading →

Around Town

Children’s Book Author, Children’s Book Author to Talk & Sign Books at Woman’s Club of Greenwich

By: greenwichfreepress | September 7, 2014

Tish Rabe will give a talk at The Woman’s Club of Greenwich on Sept. 18 at 1:00pm. Continue Reading →

Tiny New York Kitchen: Oven Baked Sweet Potato Chips

By: greenwichfreepress | September 7, 2014

“Yellow or orange sweet potatoes make excellent chips. You can use a sharp knife to slice the potatoes, but I highly recommend using a mandoline or food processor.” – Victoria Hart Glavin of Tiny New York Kitchen Continue Reading →

Dogs

Alabama Get Away: Jumbo Dog Transport Delivers 17 Dogs to CT

By: greenwichfreepress | September 6, 2014

Warning: This is a happy story. Up from Alabama, this poodle mix is being fostered in Greenwich through Double Dog Rescue. He is a very special, super sweet, 1-1/2 year-old who, despite neglect, is eager for human contact and very calm. He is good with other dogs, cats and children. Continue Reading →

Government

Oberlander to Kick Off Campaign on Sunday in Roger Sherman Baldwin Park

By: greenwichfreepress | September 6, 2014

Oberlander is running against Republican Mike Bocchino this fall to represent the 150th District in Hartford. Continue Reading →

Tiny

Tiny New York Kitchen: Grilled Chili Rubbed Pork Tenderloin

By: greenwichfreepress | September 6, 2014

“Just because Labor Day is behind us don’t put away your grill just yet. This is an easy and delicious weekend dish. Remember, whatever you can do on a grill you can do in a grill pan in the oven.” – Victoria Hart Glavin of Tiny New York Kitchen Continue Reading →

Around Town

PHOTOS: Fashion’s Beautiful Night Out 2014

By: greenwichfreepress | September 5, 2014

The weather was perfect for Fashion’s Night Out on Greenwich Ave on Friday night. Continue Reading →

Obituaries

Obituary: Monty D. Kaufman, Co-Owner of Puppies of Westport

By: greenwichfreepress | September 5, 2014

Funeral arrangements are private. Continue Reading →

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