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Greenwich Schools PTA Council Honors Volunteers with Essence Awards

By: greenwichfreepress | 4 hours ago

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.

Government

Governor Lamont Signs Legislation Making Absentee Ballots an Option for All Voters in Connecticut Elections

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.

Around Town

Save the Sound Releases Long Island Sound Beach Grades in Advance of 2026 Swim Season

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+.

Arts

Greenwich Scholarship Association Benefit Concert to Support Local Students Facing Rising College Costs

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.

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AAA Shares Travel Projections for Memorial Day Weekend

Jill Oberlander Nominated as the Democratic Candidate for State Senate in District 36

Greenwich P&Z Mulls GCDS Proposal for Staff Housing and Expanded Daycare

News

22-Year Old Son of Hunger Games Asst. Director, Shooting Rampage in CA

By: greenwichfreepress | May 24, 2014

The 22 -year-old son of Hunger Games Assistant Producer has allegedly killed 6 people in Santa Barbara. Continue Reading →

Around Town

Week in Review: GHS Interns, E-Cigarettes, Police Fingerprinting, BYOD GHS Senior Prank

By: greenwichfreepress | May 24, 2014

Mid-May ushered in some young blood at Greenwich Free Press, with the arrival of two GHS interns. Look for their contributions to Greenwich Free Press reporting on the Safe Rides situation on Tuesday. Continue Reading →

Tiny New York Kitchen

Tiny New York Kitchen: Cleaning Your Grill Grates

By: greenwichfreepress | May 24, 2014

Spick and span grates help prevent food from sticking and ensure that each meal is done to perfection.
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Around Town

Fourth Annual Greenwich Town Party Preparations are Meticulous

By: greenwichfreepress | May 24, 2014

Meticulous preparations at Havemeyer Field for the fourth Annual Greenwich Town Party included a layer of protection over the field.The white permeous membrane allows air and light through, but protects the field from damage from heavy foot traffic. Continue Reading →

Government

Return of American Flags on Mianus River Bridge Marks the Start of Memorial Day Weekend

By: greenwichfreepress | May 24, 2014

In what has become a Memorial Day weekend tradition, on Friday afternoon ten flags were assembled along each side of the Mianus River bridge along Rte. 1The effort was coordinated by Greenwich Selectman David Theis and the Cos Cob Volunteer Fire Company. Continue Reading →

Government

Fresh Out of Stamps in Glenville? Post Office May Need New Home

By: greenwichfreepress | May 23, 2014

The US Postal Service is in talks with its Glenville landlord. If negotiations fail, they will try to relocate into a new rental space. “Our intent is to keep a post office in the Glenville area.” Joseph Mulvey, real estate specialist for the US Postal Service. Continue Reading →

Schools

Off to UC Berkeley, GHS Student Gov Leader’s Swan Song

By: greenwichfreepress | May 23, 2014

Outgoing Student Gov Executive Committee President Guillermo Perez thanked his mother for enrolling him in Greenwich Public Schools 14 years ago. He praised the GHS headmaster specifically. “Dr. Winters for being the coolest headmaster int he world! Miles above Dumbledore! Doc! You make the high school the best it can be.” Continue Reading →

Dogs

Greenwich Rescue Puppies and Kittens Need Homes: Meet Them at Pet Pantry

By: greenwichfreepress | May 23, 2014

German Shepherd-mix puppies available for adoption on Saturday, May 24 at Pet Pantry in Greenwich. There will also be kittens! Continue Reading →

Tiny New York Kitchen

Tiny New York Kitchen: Read This Before You Fire up The Grill on Memorial Day

By: greenwichfreepress | May 23, 2014

Memorial Day is synonymous with grilling season. Here’s how to avoid the crowds in the emergency room. Continue Reading →

Around Town

El Charrito: Hidden Mexican Treasure in Greenwich

By: greenwichfreepress | May 23, 2014

GFP interns review El Charrito’s authentic Mexican food just off the beaten path in Riverside. Matt loved the Burrito Azteca with steak and cactus, giving it a 4.75 out of an overall possible 5.0 Said Courtney of her tacos, “These were no ordinary tacos.” Continue Reading →