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 →

Government

State Rep. Livvy Floren Will Run Again After All

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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 →

Police & Fire

Greenwich Police “Tribute to Heroes Motorcycle” Ceremony Set for Saturday

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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 →

Giving

Fairfield County Giving Day – $618K Raised Despite Delays, Slowdowns and Interruptions

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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 →

Holiday

Coloring Carnations Green for St. Patrick’s Day

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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 →