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Greenwich Schools PTA Council Honors Volunteers with Essence Awards

By: greenwichfreepress | 3 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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Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Common Core Based on “Demonstrably false claims”

By: greenwichfreepress | May 23, 2014

“We must reject Common Core, and we can, despite what the board says. They are somehow invested in Common Core. They have lost all objectivity, and are incapable of recognizing how damaging Common Core is to your children’s education.” – Cort Wrotnowski Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Greenwich Police: Avoid Traffic Crunch During Greenwich Academy Commencement

By: greenwichfreepress | May 22, 2014

Greenwich Police warn of traffic crunch due to Greenwich Academy’s Commencement this afternoon, suggest drivers avoid area of 200 Maple Ave until 6:30pm. Continue Reading →

Government

Personal Attack on Gary Dell’Abate during RTM Appointments Committee Meeting Outrages Greenwich Selectmen

By: greenwichfreepress | May 22, 2014

“These are vounteers. They should never be subject to ridicule. Period. Period.” – Selectman Marzullo, regarding lines of questioning of candidates for volunteer jobs in Town Government. Continue Reading →

Holiday

What’s Open, What’s Closed Memorial Day Weekend. Plus Parades, Ceremonies, Road Races

By: greenwichfreepress | May 22, 2014

What you need to know to plan your Memorial Day weekend activities in and around Greenwich. Everything from the Jim Fixx Road race to parades and ceremonies. Want your event added, email [email protected] Continue Reading →

Tiny New York Kitchen

Tiny New York Kitchen: Nebraska Mom’s Fried Chicken

By: greenwichfreepress | May 22, 2014

“This is how my Nebraska mother cooked chicken except without the sriracha sauce. Bring the kids in on the fun by enlisting them to shake the chicken bag, I used chicken thighs, breasts, and legs, but you can use whatever chicken parts you want.” – Victoria Hart Glavin of Tiny New York Kitchen Continue Reading →

Government

Venus Clinic: Free STD and Pregnancy Tests. Confidential, No Appointment needed

By: greenwichfreepress | May 21, 2014

At the Venus Clinic, no one has to make an appointment. Services are free. Testing for STDs, HIV and pregnancy are offered. There is birth control information and referrals. All services are confidential, as per Connecticut State Law. Continue Reading →

Schools

Schools Chief McKersie Appoints Asst Principal at Western

By: greenwichfreepress | May 21, 2014

Suzanne Coyne has been appointed Western Middle School Assistant Principal by Superintendent McKersie, effective July 1, 2014. Continue Reading →

Giving

Be Thrifty and Chic. Get a FREE Prom Dress at Neighbor-to-Neighbor Thursday, May 22, with Student ID

By: greenwichfreepress | May 21, 2014

If you’re still in eed a Prom Dress for senior prom, why not consider a gently used “Former Attire” dress. They’re Free with Student ID at Neighbor-to-Neighbor Thursday May 22 from 2:30pm – 5:30pm. A short walk from GHS (in the Tomes Higgins House by Christ Church). Continue Reading →

Around Town

Pemberwick-Glenville Day is Right around the Corner: June 1

By: greenwichfreepress | May 21, 2014

It’s free. It’s a tradition. The ninth Annual Pemberwick-Glenville Community Day is scheduled for Sunday June 1st, 12:00 – 5:00 pm. Continue Reading →

Around Town

Culinary Adventure: Brazilian Corn Pudding at Elton’s Café

By: greenwichfreepress | May 21, 2014

This week at Elton’s Café, sampling a Brazilian dessert made mostly from corn and milk. Continue Reading →

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