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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 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.
Tod’s Point beach received an A+ grade. Island Breach received an A grade, Great Captain Island received an A+ and Byram Beach received a D+.
The Greenwich Scholarship Association will be the beneficiary of the Woman’s Club of Greenwich’s Concert on the Lawn on Friday, June 5 — an evening dedicated to helping local students achieve a college education through need-based scholarships.
“The Greenwich Reform Synagogue leadership, with the help of a hired PR company and extensive media contacts, has worked hard to create a narrative that anti-Semitism is fueling the opposition to their building. Nothing could be further from the truth.” – Sarah Darer Littman Continue Reading →
There is a new director of youth programs at the Garden Education Center in Cos Cob. There are some unique new programs for children to enjoy the outdoors and learn about nature, make mud pies and safely explore nature. Continue Reading →
On Saturday you can meet yellow Lab “Sparky” who is being fostered in Greenwich. Remember: Older Dogs = All the Love, Half the Exercise — please consider welcoming a senior dog into your home Continue Reading →
Scott Mitchell of Richards on Greenwich Ave talks about giving back. Richards has hosted countless charity fundraisers, including the annual GHS PTA fundraiser. Mitchell quoted his grandfather Ed as saying, “If you don’t give when you can’t, you’ll never give when you can.” Continue Reading →
At least one store is hiring on Greenwich Ave. “Require within.” Continue Reading →
Five Greenwich Public School volunteers were honored Thursday morning at Havemeyer: Tara Butcher, Julie DesChamps, Gayle Hagegard, Carminia Morales and Jodi Shankarlingam. The winning volunteer was Gayle Hagegard.
“This week we took a visit to the less congested sands of Byram Beach to check out its recent addition, the concession stand run by Caffé Bon.” Matt and Courtney Continue Reading →
A fundraiser for Adopt A Dog at McArdle’s combines the best of both worlds. The “Barks & Blooms” event promises photobomb surprises and benefits a great cause. Continue Reading →
There was applause. There was grumbling. There was the occasional impassioned interruption. After a marathon P&Z meeting, commissioners voted 5-0 to move the Greenwich Reform Synagogue proposal from preliminary to final site plan. Continue Reading →
“You have to have faith.”- Ailton Sousa. As we await soccer’s biggest stage, World Cup, which will be held in Brazil, the Americans have surprisingly low expectations. Continue Reading →