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Out of an abundance of caution, the school was placed in a Secure in Place status while officers assessed the situation. Officers assigned to school patrol were already on scene at the time of the incident and immediately responded.
Programming would include a balanced mix of Pilates, barre, yoga, medication and breathwork. The applicant seeks to offer group classes as well as private and semi-private instruction.
Greenwich High School’s spring musical production of Grease is set for Thursday, May 14; Friday, May 15; and Saturday, May 16 in the school’s performing arts center. Shows start at 7:00pm. There is an intermission between Act 1 and Act 2. Reserve tickets online.
Owners Tom Ferraro Jr. and Linda Muccio, who are siblings, were recognized as Guinness World Record title holders for being the world’s oldest active driving instructors after each surpassed 38 years as owner and operator of the school.
Recreating the Ellis Island experience of immigrants from countries including Ireland, Russia and England, Stanwich School 4th grade students, wearing historically accurate costumes, moved from station to station just as millions of immigrants had done when they arrived in New York. Continue Reading →
After recently announcing her intention to retire, State Rep Livvy Floren, who represents (R, 149th District) has decided she will run run again in November for what could very well be her 8th term in office, according to a report from Greenwich Post. On Wednesday morning fiends and colleagues began posting support to the wall of Floren’s Facebook page. According to Floren’s bio on her website, Floren was appointed by Republican Leader Larry Cafero as ranking member of the General Bonding Sub-committee where she serves on the State Bond Commission. She also serves on the General Assembly’s Finance, Revenue & Bonding Committee and the Committee on Aging. Floren, shown in feature photo with Farmer John Augustin at Augustine’s Farm on King Street is a longtime resident of Greenwich. Continue Reading →
The Greenwich Police Department will officially unveil their, “Tribute to Heroes” motorcycle during a ceremony on Saturday, March 15 which will begin at 10:00a.m. in the lobby of The Public Safety Complex on Bruce Place. The motorcycle has been elaborately painted in a fashion to honor the heroes of The 911 terrorist attacks on our country and honor the three Greenwich Police Officers who lost their lives in the line of duty. The motorcycle project was a collaborative effort by many members of the police department including Sgt. John Slusarz, Officer Dave Stewart, and our motorcycle officers assigned to the Traffic Section. Additionally, The Silver Shield Association provided financial support to the project. Continue Reading →
Arts and environment non-profits were among the most successful organizations on Fairfield County Giving Day, the online 24-hour day of giving that took place March 7. In one day, a total of 15,423 donations were received by local nonprofits totaling $618,229.64. An additional $127,500 in prizes funded by the Fairfield County Community Foundation, Bank of America and other corporate and community sponsors, were awarded to more than 50 nonprofits. All combined the first-ever Giving Day raised $745,729.64 for more than 250 local nonprofits. Curtain Call of Stamford was the big winner, taking home a $25,000 prize for the most individual donations received with 1,890 donations totaling $30,675. Continue Reading →
By Janine Vairo
Create this fun and festive flower centerpiece using green food coloring
Children will absolutely love the Leprechaun magic as they watch the carnations turn from white to green. With food coloring, you can make carnations nearly any color you desire. In addition, coloring white carnations with food coloring can also be a fun science experiment to demonstrate to kids how the carnations drink water. Change the carnation color for different holidays as well. For example, you can use Easter egg dye for an adorable Easter bouquet of many bright colors. Continue Reading →
Anyone who has ever wondered about the Flinn Gallery at Greenwich Library need know one fact: The gallery is free and open to the public. Part-time gallery manager Cynthia Whalen remarked that some visitors presume the gallery is private, or open by invitation, when in fact she and the Gallery volunteers who take turns staffing the gallery desk very much enjoy meeting artists, greeting visitors and answering questions. “People come to the door and are sort of tentative, or think it is private,” Whalen said. “And everything is usually for sale here.” A gallery member and volunteer since 1993, Whalen was hired two years ago so that the gallery might have a more consistent presence in the library. Continue Reading →
By Victoria Hart Glavin of Tiny New York Kitchen
It’s important to get that chewy oatmeal cookie texture and this oatmeal cookie delivers. The dried blueberries are an outstanding compliment, which is what makes them Perfect Blueberry Oatmeal Cookies! INGREDIENTS
1 Cup Softened Unsalted Butter
1 Cup Light Brown Sugar
3/4 Cup Sugar
2 Room Temperature Eggs
1 1/2 Cups Unbleached Flour
1 1/2 Teaspoons Kosher Salt
1 Teaspoon Baking Powder
1/2 Teaspoon Freshly Ground Nutmeg
3 Cups Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats
1 1/2 Cups Dried Blueberries
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. In a large-size bowl cream the butter with an electric mixer until creamy. Add brown sugar and sugar. Continue Reading →
Updated to include: Convent of the Sacred Heart Statement Regarding Michael Maida Arrest
On January 23, 2014, the Greenwich Police Department informed the Convent of the Sacred Heart of an investigation they had opened into a reported incident that allegedly took place in the fall of 2009 between a former student and our faculty member Michael Maida. The safety of our students is our highest priority. Following established policy, we immediately contacted the Connecticut Department of Children and Families and placed Mr. Maida on Administrative Leave pending further investigation. Mr. Maida has been a teacher with us for 17 years and has unequivocally denied that the alleged incident, of which we had no prior knowledge, occurred. We take all allegations of misconduct seriously and are continually focused on upholding a safe and welcoming environment for our students. Continue Reading →
The Greenwich High School Math Team won its fifth consecutive Fairfield County Math League Competition in Wilton last week. After competing in five matches this year with teams from throughout Fairfield County, the Greenwich Cardinals led the March 5 competition in solving mathematical problems in Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry and more. Greenwich High School Math Cardinals will now compete for their 6th straight Connecticut State Math League championship in Hebron, CT on March 31. Continue Reading →
Dozens of Greenwich High School Sign Language II students were visited by eight students from NY School for the Deaf on Tuesday. The visiting performing arts group, “Sign On,” shared their storytelling skills, performed skits and fielded all sorts of questions from the GHS students. The visit provided insights into the deaf community, culture, and American Sign Langauge (ASL). Viviana Conner, the district’s World Language Coordinator, said seven languages are offered at GHS and that students can take Sign Language all four years to satisfy the school’s graduation requirement. The school also offers Chinese, German, French, Italian, Latin and Spanish. Continue Reading →