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Greenwich School Board Reverses Itself on Pre-K at Riverside School Renovation Ed Specs

By: greenwichfreepress | 6 hours ago

BOE member Veronica Chiavaroli said other Greenwich elementary schools already house district programs besides their K-5 responsibilities. Riverside does not. Pre-K for children age 3, 4 and 5 is required by federal law to be provided for free for special education students who are in class with peer students who pay tuition. The number of students identified for Pre-K has tripled since 2012.

Government

AG Tong and Dept of Consumer Protection’s Cafferelli Announce Investigation into Former New Britain Mayor’s Trophy Charitable Fund

Pursuant to the Solicitation of Charitable Funds Act, Connecticut Attorney General William Tong and Dept of Consumer Protection Commissioner Bryan Cafferelli on Wednesday announced an investigation into former New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart’s handling of charitable assets for the benefit of the Mayor’s Trophy Charitable Fund, a donor-advised fund managed by the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain.

Around Town

Scouting America’s Cub-O-Ree Event Set for Saturday at Camp Seton

All girls and boys in K-5th grade are invited to a Cub-O-Ree event on Saturday, June 6 at Camp Seton at 363 Riversville Road, Greenwich, CT 06831.

Government

Arch Street Task Force Announces the First of Two Public Hearings

It is not often that a downtown waterfront building comes before the community for consideration of use, look and purpose for the highest and best commercial and community uses.

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Letter to the Editor

Prihoda: Honoring those lost on 9/11 by by setting aside our differences

By: greenwichfreepress | September 12, 2024

“We can best continue to honor them daily in peace by setting aside our differences by being open and really listening to and understanding another person.” – Monica Prihoda Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

Gratitude for Day of Prayer and Healing at Lourdes Retreat

By: greenwichfreepress | September 12, 2024

“Bishop Frank Caggiano led more than 1,000 people in procession of the statute of Our Lady throughout the cathedral. The presence of Our Lady could be felt by all, bringing many to tears and instilling hope for healing.” – David D’Andrea Continue Reading →

Around Town

Somber Annual Remembrance in Cos Cob Park Marks 23 Years Since 9/11 Attacks

By: greenwichfreepress | September 11, 2024

The annual 9/11 Memorial Service in Cos Cob Park featured remarks by Wells Noonan, who lost her brother Rob in the terrorist attacks 23 years ago. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Retired Member of New York State Police Joins Greenwich Police

By: greenwichfreepress | September 11, 2024

Officer Kalarchian recently retired after 24 years with the New York State Police. He has extensive experience in DUI enforcement and motor vehicle collision investigations and is a certified police motorcycle operator.   Continue Reading →

Government

AG Tong and Bipartisan Coalition Back Warning Labels for Social Media Platforms

By: greenwichfreepress | September 11, 2024

The letter comes amidst growing scrutiny of social media companies for their role in generational harm to young people’s mental health. Continue Reading →

Around Town

Greenwich Adult and Continuing Education Course Catalog Bursts With Interesting Programs

By: greenwichfreepress | September 11, 2024

Greenwich Continuing Education offers many interesting and exciting enrichment courses. This semester Greenwich Adult and Continuing Education has a number of new classes such as Mah Jongg, You Wrote a Book, Now What?, Envision Healthy Retirement, Chinese Painting and Calligraphy, Tarot, Crochet and Knitting. Continue Reading →

Schools

Claribel Michilena Appointed Interim Assistant Principal at Julian Curtiss School

By: greenwichfreepress | September 11, 2024

For the past 17 years, Claribel Michilena has been an educator in the region, most recently holding the position of district education administrator for the New York City Department of Education’s District 9 in the Bronx. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Numerous Charges for Driver of Disabled Vehicle

By: greenwichfreepress | September 11, 2024

Greenwich Police responded on Sunday night to a report of a disabled vehicle in the area of Hillside Rd. The driver had an improper registration plate, no insurance coverage, suspended license and a warrant for Failure to Appear. Continue Reading →

Schools

A Dozen GHS Students Named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists

By: greenwichfreepress | September 11, 2024

On Wednesday officials of National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced 16,000+ Semifinalists in the 70th annual National Merit Scholarship Program including students at GHS and the local private schools including Brunswick, Greenwich Academy, Sacred Heart Greenwich and GCDS. Continue Reading →

Government

P&Z Watch: Payment In Lieu of Below-Market Rate Units, Not So Inclusive

By: greenwichfreepress | September 10, 2024

“I’d like to see 6-110 used rather than avoided. 6-110 is intended to be an incentive in and of itself. I’m very troubled by the idea of payment in lieu as a general proposition.” – P&Z commissioner Mary Jenkins Continue Reading →

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