Arts

Planning Your Spring Staycation? Aquarium Has Kids’ Programs.

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Children ages 6 to 12 can count shark teeth, go on a treasure hunt, discover how whales keep warm, stock a real salt-water aquarium and lots more in a series of fun camp programs during the upcoming school vacation April 14-18 at The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk. The Maritime Aquarium’s “Spring Vacation Adventures” invite young students to explore a different topic involving our watery world each day of the school break.  Hours are 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily. Taking into account parents’ busy schedules, the Aquarium is offering pre-care from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. and post-care from 3:30-5:30 p.m. each day as well. For Ages 6 to 9:
Younger kids can sign up for one, some or all five days. Continue Reading →

Around Town

Sold Out! Greenwich Continuing Ed Cooking Class Is a Hit!

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By Leslie Yager
Amelia Bonacorso loves to cook and though she claims she is not a big fan of pasta — “I like bread,” she admits — the Glenville resident whips up a homemade cheese-filled ravioli without so much as a pasta machine. And despite her modesty, Bonacorso’s cooking classes, available through Greenwich Adult and Continuing Education, have been such a hit that they sell out and waiting lists start. Indeed, Bonacorso’s self deprecating humor belies her talent in the kitchen. In her Wednesday night session held in the Cardinal Cooks kitchens at Greenwich High School, Bonacorso taught women from Greenwich and neighboring towns how to make homemade cheese filled ravioli, garden fresh Checca sauce and orange biscotti with orange glaze. With a delightfully short list of ingredients — all-purpose flour, eggs, extra virgin olive oil, kosher salt and water —  Bonacorso demonstrated how to make pasta dough right on the kitchen counter with nothing more than her bare hands. Continue Reading →

Around Town

Weekend at Your Fingertips

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Here are a few events in Greenwich this weekend. Friday, March 14
GHS is staging Comedy Tonight in the black box theater. Friday, March 14 at 7:30p.m. Come experience the hilarity of the improv troupe in the state-of-the-art black box. Coming from Putnam Ave, turn onto Hillside and take your first right the parking lot and walk to the back of the building to the theater entrance (not the main auditorium). This is the best of improv in an intimate setting for less than the price of a movie ticket. Continue Reading →

Tiny New York Kitchen: Cashew Fried Chicken Breasts

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By Victoria Hart Glavin of Tiny New York Kitchen

I had some leftover cashews and thought they would make a nice fried chicken crust. These chicken breasts turned out absolutely delicious. INGREDIENTS

1/2 Cup Unbleached Flour
1 Cup Finely Chopped Cashews
1/2 Cup Panko Breadcrumbs
2 Beaten Eggs
2 Tablespoons Milk
1 Teaspoon Kosher Salt
1/2 Teaspoon Freshly Ground Pepper
2 Large Chicken Breasts
Olive Oil For Frying

In a plastic bag combine flour, kosher salt and pepper. Add chicken breasts, shaking to coat. In a medium-size bowl combine beaten eggs and milk. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Greenwich Police to Host Multi-Agency Scuba Dive Team Training

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With a Federal Port Security Grant, the Greenwich Police Dept. will host regional dive team training courses this week. The courses provide a foundation for training as a regional unit between police, fire and other public safety dive teams in the Region 1 ESF-20 Bridgeport Area Marine Group. Public safety divers from the Greenwich Police,  Milford Police,  Westport Police, Westport EMS, Stamford Fire Dept. and Connecticut State Police will participate in the advanced dive training. Continue Reading →

Real Estate

Shore Rd Home in O.G. Sells for $1.225M

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Property transfers as recorded in the Assessor’s office at Greenwich Town Hall as of March 13, 2014:

92 Shore Rd (featured photo) from Woodley B Preucil, Executor of the Estate of Frank M Preucil to 92 Shore Rd LLC on March 11, 2014 for $1,225,000

40 Greenwich Hills Drive from Estate of Adrienne Camilli, aka Adrienne Clara to Dyane Waldron on March 11, 2014 for $585,000

11 Simmons Lane from Charles T Lee and Leslie S Lee to Peter Tague on March 10, 2014 for $3,200,000

Recent Property Transfer Lists on GFP:

Lord, Won’t You Buy Me a Mercedes-Benz Building on West Putnam Avenue in Greenwich
Le Grande Ave Condo in Greenwich Sells for $1.2M
Dearfield Ln Home Sells for $2.725M
Green Lane Home in Pemberwick Sells for $394K
Rockefeller Parcel Sells for $3.3M; Bruce Park Ave Home Sells for $585K
$1.4M for Milbank Ave Home to Demolish
Greenwich Avenue Building Fetches $5.3M
In-Town Home with 4BRs on Connecticut Ave Sells for $2.55M
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Government

Paulmeno: Vision for the Democratic Party

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letter to the editor - Greenwich Free Press

Stephanie Paulmeno submitted this letter to the editor of Greenwich Free Press. Paulmeno was elected to the District Leader position for District 6 of the Greenwich DTC on March 11.  

As we face an election for the Democratic Party Chair, who we select matters. I suggest we look at what our Democratic Party stands for as we seek the best candidate. Idealistic and characteristic differences and motivations between candidates running for office also matter because they become the face of our Party. Who we choose will be a matter of personal preference, but it’s also a factor of political gamesmanship. Continue Reading →

Schools

Beat Winter Doldrums with Greenwich Track Club Spring Season

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The Greenwich Track Club has announced the days and times for the spring season. Although a little muddy, the club’s Spring programs begin Sunday, March 16. Mini Milers Preschool Program   (March 18 – May 8) Tuesday / Thursday 5:00 – 6:00 at Havemeyer Field
Youth Track Program  (March 16  – May 8) Tuesday / Thursday 5:00 – 6:00 at Havemeyer Track,  Sunday 9:00 – 10:00 at Havemeyer Track
Elite Athletic Conditioning Program  (March 18 – May 8) Tuesday / Thursday 6:00 – 6:30 at Havemeyer Field

Now in its eighth year, the roster at the Greenwich Track Club (GTC) has grown steadily if not exponentially. Led by Bill Bogardus, a Greenwich Public School PE teacher and 2007 Teacher of the Year recipient, growth has benefited from word of mouth, evolving into a four-season, family and service-oriented program that embodies aspects of both club and team. “On a nice spring day you’ll see a hundred of us out for a run,” said club Director Bill Bogardus. Continue Reading →

Schools

Greenwich Public Schools Student Art Show Draws Crowds to Havemeyer

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In a sure sign of spring, the annual Greenwich Public Schools Student Art Exhibition packed the Havemeyer Building on Wednesday evening. With about 10 artists from each of the 11 elementary schools, roughly 15 from each of the middle schools and about 70 from GHS students, there was much to admire. More photos posted on the Greenwich Free Press Facebook page. Related Stories:

Welcome to Your Flinn Gallery. It’s Free and Open to the Public. Continue Reading →