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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.
Welcome to the 2026 GFP Summer Camp Guide. We will continue to add camps. Contact Heather Brown at [email protected] for details.
The GCDS Schwarz Campus is 41.5 acres in the RA-1 zone and the school does not receive any FAR bonus for educational use. The Schwarz Campus at 23 Fairfield Road was originally part of the F.A.O. Schwarz estate, which goes all the way to Cardinal Road. Even if the school added the requested units, they would still have remaining FAR, but the discussion revolved around the proposed multi-family apartment building in the RA-1 single family zone.
Ryan Fazio won the Connecticut GOP nomination to challenge incumbent Democratic Governor Ned Lamont. Republicans rallied behind Fazio after New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart suspended her campaign following news of her alleged misuse of a city issued p-card, and Betsy McCaughey dropped out of the race after failing to secure enough delegates to force a primary. Democratic Governor Ned Lamont is seeking a historic third consecutive term. Both Senator Fazio and Governor Lamont call Greenwich home.
The 2014 Shakespeare on the Sound summer 2014 production will be The Two Gentlemen of Verona. Theater students and developing artists can apply to for the SOS apprentice program and have an opportunity to work with some of the country’s leading theater artists. Deadline to apply will be through February, 2014. Interviews scheduled upon receipt of application. Open to all students ages 16-25. Continue Reading →
The following are recent property transfers as recorded in Greenwich Town Hall:
25 River Ave from 25 River LLC to Randall Carey Bingham on Jan. 29, 2014 for $2,000,000
93 Birch Ln (12.94% interest) from Catherine M Brennan to Michael P and Debra A McLaughlin on Jan. 29, 2014 for $217,392
93 Birch Ln (87.06% interest) from Estate of John P Brennan to Michael P and Debra A McLaughlin on Jan. 29, 2014 for $1,462,608
21 Winthrop Drive from Estate of Mary Finneson to 21 Winthrop LLC on Jan. 28, 2014 for $2,200,000
29 Winthrop from Estate of Mark Finneson to 29 Winthrop Developer LLC on Jan. Continue Reading →
Dear Editor,
Convicted of 15 counts of animal cruelty in Bantam court stemming from his arrest in 2012 on 63 counts of animal cruelty Frederick Acker, SPCA (not affiliated with the ASPCA) is appealing a ruling from a separate civil case involving these 63 dogs. Per the judge in that case “the large dogs don’t feel the cold as much as the smaller dogs,” and custody of the large breeds was ordered returned to Acker. Not content with this ruling, Acker appealed and all 63 dogs remain in state custody. Acker’s attorney has stated that the appeal process could take up to 5 years with the Town of Bethlehem paying the boarding fees, vet bills during this time. No financial responsibility has been assigned to Acker. The dogs, all 63 of them, will continue to be held in limbo until the appeals process is exhausted by Acker. A possible five year sentence behind bars, no hope of adoption. I am appalled that the legal system will be manipulated, submitting these dogs to further cruelty. It is cruelty to consign dogs that are adoptable to life in a kennel. Continue Reading →
By Victoria Hart Glavin of Tiny New York Kitchen
It’s the ultimate old-fashioned, everything-you-could-wish-for Valentine’s Day cake! INGREDIENTS
Cake:
2 Cups Unbleached Flour
2/3 Cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder (Not Dutch-Process)
1 1/2 Teaspoon Baking Soda
1/2 Teaspoon Kosher Salt
1 Cup Softened Unsalted Butter
1 Cup Packed Dark Brown Sugar
3/4 Cup Sugar
4 Large Eggs (Room Temperature)
1 1/2 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1 1/2 Cups Buttermilk
Frosting:
2/3 Cup Whole Milk
3 Large Egg Yolks
1 Tablespoon Plus 1 Teaspoon Unbleached Flour
1 1/2 Cups Powdered Sugar (Divided)
1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1/4 Teaspoon Kosher Salt
1 1/2 Cups Unsalted Butter (Cut Into Tablespoon Pieces & Softened)
8 Ounces Melted & Cooled Milk Chocolate
2 Ounces Melted & Cooled Unsweetened Chocolate
To Make The Cake: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Butter two 9×2 inch round cake pans and line the bottom of each with a round of parchment paper. Butter the paper and dust pans with flour. Knock out any excess. Continue Reading →
It was still light at 5 o’ clock on Friday evening. And after the recent marathon of storms, and last week’s Groundhog fail, the longer days are a welcome sign of spring.While a sign on I-95 in Greenwich warned of a 21 mile delay stretching from Exit 8 to 21, a handful of people and their intrepid dogs — some swimming – congregated at Tod’s Point to celebrate the weekend.Occasionally, it’s possible to have the beach and park practically to one’s self, which is just another perk of living in our awesome town.At dusk the lucky dogs navigated the thickly-crusted snow to reach the sand.For every three steps atop the crust, a paw breached the surface, which can hurt a little when running.Around 5:20p.m. stragglers were treated to a red and pink swirl of a sunset that intensified beyond crusted boulders. As the sun shrunk to a sliver and vanished into the Sound I decided to stop cursing Mother Nature and get down to Tod’s Point more often. Cheers!lig Continue Reading →
EVENTS:
Adopt-A-Dog Meet ‘N Greet at Pet Pantry Warehouse, 290 Railroad Ave., Greenwich on Saturday, February 8th, 2014, from 10:00a.m. to 2:00p.m.
ADOPTABLES:
Daisy. Adopt-A-Dog’s “Dog Of The Week” is Daisy. She is an 8 year old shepherd mix. Daisy is our current longest canine resident here at our sanctuary. She likes to be in the company of people, but not other animals. Continue Reading →
Greenwich’s Conservation Director, Denise Savageau, is hosting TWO upcoming Town of Greenwich Storm Sandy Flood/Mitigation Assistance Workshops in the Town Hall Meeting Room, 101 Field Point Rd. 1st floor. Tuesday, February 11, 2014, 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Tuesday, February 25, 2014, 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
All residents impacted by Sandy and who have unmet needs are urged to attend.
The same workshop will be presented twice in February to accommodate as many residents as possible. It is only necessary to attend one workshop. Continue Reading →
By Victoria Hart Glavin of Tiny New York Kitchen
When you go to your fishmonger make sure to ask for “dry” scallops. Dry scallops are free of preservatives and release only a small amount of liquid while cooking, which is the key to getting a good crusty sear. INGREDIENTS
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1 Pound Sea Scallops (Side Muscle Removed)
1/2 Teaspoon Kosher Salt
1/2 Teaspoon Freshly Ground Pepper
3 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter (Cut Into Small Pieces)
4 Tarragon Sprigs
2 Teaspoons Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice
In a large-size sauté pan heat olive oil over a medium-high heat for 1 minute. Season scallops with kosher salt and pepper. Place scallops in sauté pan and cook for 3 minutes on one side (until golden brown). Continue Reading →
Winter Recess runs from Monday, Feb. 10 through Monday Feb 18. School resumes Tuesday, Feb. 19. GHS 8th Grade Parent Orientation is set for Wednesday, Feb. Continue Reading →
After Treepocalypse in March of 2010 and then Hurricanes Irene in August 2011 and Sandy in October 2012, I’ve know I would never leave my dogs behind in an emergency. But beyond upgrading my flashlight to a camping lantern and buying a big dog crate, I can’t say I’ve readied myself, much less my dogs for disaster. And yet the parade of severe weather emergencies marches on. “The Pet Emergency & Disaster Readiness Course being offered by GEMS and benefiting Adopt-A-Dog is a logical start,” said Adopt-A-Dog’s Director Allyson Halm. Learn how to be prepared when the unthinkable happens. The course will be held on Thursday, Feb. Continue Reading →