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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.
“We went to a local gas station and purchased one successfully without being asked for identification despite, the fact that we clearly attended Greenwich High School.” – Matt Pignataro and Courtney Oarr, GHS ’14 Continue Reading →
Despite the controversial topic of privacy making headlines, no one at Greenwich Police headquarters had an issue with being finger printed in the lobby on Tuesday. GFP Intern Matt Pignataro said he actually looked forward to it. Continue Reading →
With new performance series and expanded community outreach, The Palace Theater is hoping to increase its visibility as the premiere performing arts center in the area. Continue Reading →
Our weekly feature on houses pending demolition, plus property transfers as recorded in the Town of Greenwich Assessor’s office. Continue Reading →
Returning for a second year to the Aquarium, the Lorikeets exhibit opens May 24, just in time for Memorial Day weekend. The exhibit feature mores than 50 free-flying birds that will land on you, especially if you hold out a cup of nectar. Continue Reading →
Greenwich Free Press welcomes Greenwich High School interns Matt Pignataro and Courtney Oarr to the mix. Continue Reading →
PIFS Head of School Marianne Riess retires after 36 years. Prior to working at the preschool, Riess taught English at Central Junior High School for five years. Hundreds turned out on Sunday to honor Marianne in style at the Water Club. Continue Reading →
As of 6:00pm on Monday May 19, the Greenwich Police will join Stamford Police, Connecticut State Police, Port Chester, Rye Brook and Westchester County Police in the “Border to Border” Click it or Ticket operation. Continue Reading →
Victoria suggests serving Mushroom Soup With Sherry with salad and crusty bread. Continue Reading →
Wake up and start your day with my delicious Fuzzy Navel Smoothies. If you don’t have fresh peaches then by all means use frozen ones. Continue Reading →