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On Tuesday morning a large group of Greenwich Public Schools PTA volunteers gathered at town hall to honor nominees for the Essence awards. This year there were an unprecedented 16 nominees.
The GCDS Schwarz Campus is 41.5 acres in the RA-1 zone and the school does not receive any FAR bonus for educational use. The Schwarz Campus at 23 Fairfield Road was originally part of the F.A.O. Schwarz estate, which goes all the way to Cardinal Road. Even if the school added the requested units, they would still have remaining FAR, but the discussion revolved around the proposed multi-family apartment building in the RA-1 single family zone.
Ryan Fazio won the Connecticut GOP nomination to challenge incumbent Democratic Governor Ned Lamont. Republicans rallied behind Fazio after New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart suspended her campaign following news of her alleged misuse of a city issued p-card, and Betsy McCaughey dropped out of the race after failing to secure enough delegates to force a primary. Democratic Governor Ned Lamont is seeking a historic third consecutive term. Both Senator Fazio and Governor Lamont call Greenwich home.
The legislation increases the penalty for harassing election workers from a misdemeanor to a felony on a second offense, including publicizing an election worker’s name or address with intent to intimidate. It also makes tampering with an absentee ballot drop box a class D felony. Additionally, it restricts federal law enforcement officials from being within 250 of a polling place or other sensitive election site without permission from state election officials or court order. The law empowers the attorney general to act against interference or intimidation.
A fleet of PTA volunteers keep the Student Employment Service running at Greenwich High School. They were recently celebrated at a paella feast at Kate and Jim Hohorst’s house. Continue Reading →
Readers can now upload their events to our community calendar on the home page! Let us know what you think. Continue Reading →
Some know Ben Albano as a GHS student who was recognized by the District for his community service back in March. Others know he is a championship race car driver whose pet peeve is teens who text and drive. This week we feature his internship at Fresh Green Light driving school. Continue Reading →
“The rule of thumb for reading the marks on the underside of china is simple.” – Victoria Hart Glavin of Tiny New York Kitchen Continue Reading →
The students participated in the essay contests as part of the We The People: The Citizen and the Constitution, Honors Civics, and AP Government and Comparative Politics coursesat GHS with teachers Aaron Hull and Megan Roby. Continue Reading →
The PGA annual meeting is Wednesday, June 18 in the Glenville Firehouse beginning with a meet and greet and refreshments at 6:00 pm. Continue Reading →
We just heard from the Greenwich Farmer’s Market at Horseneck lot that STRAWBERRIES ARE IN! Great timing for a recipe calling for strawberries. Maybe a thoughtful gift for Father’s Day. Continue Reading →
Come and learn about how troops are formed via parent volunteers, activities and registration information for Fall 2014. Continue Reading →
At the Board of Selectmen’s meeting in town hall, Peter Tesei talked about the three hours he spent helping with Safe Rides last Saturday night. He was met with laughs as he recalled, “It was a great experience for me, and I learned quite a bit about what young people do… after hours.” Continue Reading →
Headmaster Dr. Chris Winters said that this year a total of $522,700 had been awarded to 123 recipients. “Some will receive a lot and some will receive a little,” Winters said. “But they’re all equally worthy.” Continue Reading →