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PHOTOS: Greenwich Jiu-Jitsu Academy to Open on Valley Road in Cos Cob

By: greenwichfreepress | 9 hours ago

Greenwich Jiu-Jitsu Academy will open on Valley Road in Cos Cob in October. Classes are coed and are offered to adults and children. Beginners are welcome. This week, instructors Jeff Morris and Joe Darula grappled on the mats, along with their friend Matt Criscuolo.

Around Town

Win-Win! Owners of Greenwich Water Club to Restore Cos Cob Inn to Former Glory and Add Squash Facilities

Rick and Cindy Kral, owners of Greenwich Water Club on River Road, purchased the Cos Cob Inn in the 1990s. With blessing from the Historic District Commission and the Planning & Zoning Commission they will restore the original estate and add squash courts to the rear of the double lot. This weekend they are holding a MASSIVE ESTATE SALE with bountiful furniture and antiques priced to move!

Around Town

Winner of Rhyming Contest for Wine + Food Festival Tix Announced

Thank you to everyone who submitted a poem incorporating 5 of 14 local restaurants and eateries participating. Judges are Mike Pietrafeso of Ada’s Coffee & Kitchen, Rui Correia from Douro, Debra Ponzek from Aux Delices and Nadia Ramsey from Meli-Melo selected a winner.

Around Town

Book Swap at Hollly Hill Seeks Volunteers

The book swap volunteers are looking for people to volunteer one or two times a month to work Friday or Saturday mornings from 8:00am -12:00noon.

“It’s a great opportunity if you like books, and it is helpful if you are comfortable lifting boxes of up to 30 lbs,” said Lorrie Stapleton, a longtime book swap volunteer.

More Headlines

Greenwich Police Charge Man with Threatening and Harassment

Radio DJ and Host Scott Shannon to Kick-Off DART “Walk to the Finish” on October 6

Sign up for a Tour of the Restored of the Historical Society Campus

Police & Fire

After Crash, Police Charge Driver Slumped over Steering Wheel, Unconscious

By: greenwichfreepress | September 15, 2018

Police caught up with a driver who crashed into a mailbox in Old Greenwich and drove away. Continue Reading →

Volunteering

Ed Dadakis to Receive David Theis Award for Outstanding Service to the Community

By: greenwichfreepress | September 15, 2018

The 4th annual David N. Theis Award will be presented to Ed Dadakis, a lifelong Greenwich resident, in a ceremony on Oct 4 beginning at 6:00pm. Continue Reading →

Around Town

Greenwich Wine + Food Festival Releases Final Schedule for Sept 21-22 Event

By: greenwichfreepress | September 15, 2018

Check out the final list of Culinary Village Participants, Cooking Demos, Competitive Participants. Continue Reading →

Weather

Disasters Happen. Prepare Now. Learn How to Plan Ahead

By: greenwichfreepress | September 15, 2018

Disasters can be anything from having a fire in your kitchen to a flash flood sweeping away your belongings. In both of these situations your family needs a plan of action to prevent anyone from being hurt and from being caught off guard financially. National Preparedness Month is sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency within the Department of Homeland Security. Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

Burke: Floren is Strong Advocate for a Lockbox on CT Transportation Funds

By: greenwichfreepress | September 15, 2018

“For the past eighteen years State Representative Livvy Floren has cast votes in Hartford in favor of fiscal prudence.” – Nancy B. Burke, Budget Overview Committee, Greenwich RTM – Representative Town Meeting Continue Reading →

Real Estate

Up to the Minute Greenwich Property Transfers, Sept 6-7, 2018

By: greenwichfreepress | September 14, 2018

138 Milbank Ave sold on Sept 7, 2018 for $4,100,000 Continue Reading →

Around Town

Greenwich Girl Scouts to Kick off New School Year with “Girls Go Outdoors” Camporee at Camp Seton

By: greenwichfreepress | September 14, 2018

A full schedule of activities is planned from 1:00-4:00pm with troop camping overnight. The Camporee will begin with a flag ceremony, followed by stations spread throughout the camp including edible fire building, letterboxing, crafts, outdoor cooking, fishing, a bouldering wall, archery and S’mores. True to any Girl Scout event, the day will conclude with a flag ceremony, singalong, SWAPS, and campfire. Continue Reading →

Around Town

Puttin’ On The Dog Returns Sunday, Sept 16 in Roger Sherman Baldwin Park

By: greenwichfreepress | September 14, 2018

Last year this Greenwich tradition brought in over 5,000 pet lovers. On Sept 16, there will be dog demonstrations, food trucks, vendors, competitions to enter your dog in, adoptable dogs, a silent auction and so much more. Order your tickets today. Continue Reading →

Sports

G-Ville Deli Prevails in Men’s Town “A” Softball Championship

By: greenwichfreepress | September 14, 2018

Alan Pesce was the winning pitcher for G-Ville Deli, which went undefeated in the double elimination tournament. Both G-Ville Deli and Corbo’s Corner Deli defeated the defending champion, The Hateables, during the tournament. Continue Reading →

Government

Proposal for Abandoned CT Institute of Art Features 67 Residential Units, Supermarket

By: greenwichfreepress | September 13, 2018

Development of properties at 581 and 585 West Putnam Ave was discussed well past midnight at Planning & Zoning Tuesday night. The proposal includes excavation of more than 20 feet of ledge over an area exceeding an acre.
That is about 31,000 cubic yards of material. Extensive blasting could last for a prolonged period of time. Continue Reading →