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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.
The legislation increases the penalty for harassing election workers from a misdemeanor to a felony on a second offense, including publicizing an election worker’s name or address with intent to intimidate. It also makes tampering with an absentee ballot drop box a class D felony. Additionally, it restricts federal law enforcement officials from being within 250 of a polling place or other sensitive election site without permission from state election officials or court order. The law empowers the attorney general to act against interference or intimidation.
Tod’s Point beach received an A+ grade. Island Breach received an A grade, Great Captain Island received an A+ and Byram Beach received a D+.
The Greenwich Scholarship Association will be the beneficiary of the Woman’s Club of Greenwich’s Concert on the Lawn on Friday, June 5 — an evening dedicated to helping local students achieve a college education through need-based scholarships.
The investigation showed that, in general, Black and Hispanic applicants were admitted with consistently lower academic qualifications than their White and Asian counterparts. – US Dept of Justice Continue Reading →
Oceans 180 will return with a vast variety of fresh seafood from Connecticut shores. Check out our interview with Oceans 180’s Jardar Nygaard, from last summer. Also, there are new vendors including New Petal Flower Farm out of Monroe, CT and Biscuits and Bones, who offer all natural dog food and dog treats. Continue Reading →
The YMCA of Greenwich welcomed more than 450 attendees to its annual Healthy Kids Day, marking the largest turnout in the event’s history. YMCA staff members hosted a wide variety of activities throughout the building, including:
• Make-your-own sunflower pots
• DIY organic bird feeders
• Slime making stations
• Tie-dye t-shirt creation
• Push-up and squat contests
• Water safety games
• An obstacle course experience for kids Continue Reading →
In honor of America’s 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the George Washington Inaugural Bible will be displayed at the Greenwich Library [Jewel Room] from 11:00am until 3:00pm. The event is thanks to the efforts of Acacia Lodge No. 85, A.F. & A.M.— the Masonic lodge of Greenwich. Continue Reading →
Greenwich’s honors came in the category of Best Practices in Recruiting, Retaining, and Training Poll Workers. The first winning program featured Poll Worker Training Cards. The flashcards provided election workers with essential reminders on laws and processes. Continue Reading →
This Milestone Event Honors Two Decades of Making Waves to Fight Cancer Through Swimming ½-mile, 1.5-miles or 3-miles and a Fun Kids’ Splash. Continue Reading →
Saks Global explained that they made the strategic decision to consolidate the Saks Fifth Avenue Greenwich store footprint from three buildings to one. Continue Reading →
“Many Greenwich residents support genuine safety improvements without Big Brother cameras: more police visibility during school hours, speed-feedback signs, traffic-calming designs, better crosswalks, and flashing beacons. These alternatives enhance safety without privacy invasions or secretive contracting.” – Karen Fassuliotis Continue Reading →
The GHS Science Team outscored 36 other Connecticut teams at the competition at UConn Storrs. Continue Reading →
A pubic hearing about the town’s school zone speed camera program will be held Thursday, May 14, at 7:00pm in the Town Hall Meeting Room. The meeting is in person and will be live on GCTV on cable and on GCTV youtube live. (No Zoom option). Continue Reading →