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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.
Starteryou is an independent job‑board platform that provides students with a safe and secure way to explore part‑time jobs, summer work, and internships. Employers can register at starteryou.com to post opportunities. Continue Reading →
The Greenwich RTM voted to approve a $542,404,659 budget for the town. Of that number $92,100,000 was for capital project funds.. Of that number, $92,100,000 reflects capital project funds. A high profile motion to reduce $40+ million funding for construction and design for the Hamill Rink modified flip in Morlot Park in Byram by $38,500,000, leaving only enough to fund design work, failed. Continue Reading →
Greenwich Schools Superintendent shared a message noting that the swatting incident impacted Central Middle School. Out of an abundance of caution, CMS was placed in a Secure in Place status while officers assessed the situation. Officers assigned to school patrol were already on scene at the time of the incident and immediately responded. Continue Reading →
Programming would include a balanced mix of Pilates, barre, yoga, medication and breathwork. The applicant seeks to offer group classes as well as private and semi-private instruction. Continue Reading →
Greenwich High School’s spring musical production of Grease is set for Thursday, May 14; Friday, May 15; and Saturday, May 16 in the school’s performing arts center. Shows start at 7:00pm. There is an intermission between Act 1 and Act 2. Reserve tickets online. Continue Reading →
Owners Tom Ferraro Jr. and Linda Muccio, who are siblings, were recognized as Guinness World Record title holders for being the world’s oldest active driving instructors after each surpassed 38 years as owner and operator of the school. Continue Reading →
The Connecticut State Department of Education defines a paraeducator as an employee who assists teachers and/or other certified professionals or therapists in the delivery of instructional and related services to students. Continue Reading →
An informal celebration of life will be held on Sunday, May 17 from 11:00am – 1:00pm at Coxe & Graziano, 134 Hamilton Avenue, Greenwich, CT . Continue Reading →
“Members of the Greenwich Pollinator Pathway and Friends of Binney Park carefully relocated many of Meredith’s cherished native plants before her property is sold. These plants—some rare and not even available in garden centers—include native ferns, Virginia bluebells, mayapple, and more, all chosen by Meredith to support birds, bees, and other pollinators.” – Friends of Binney Park Continue Reading →
On Saturday, May 16, at 2:00pm come and enjoy Music of America, a free outdoor patriotic concert on the Greenwich Historical Society’s Lawn, co-sponsored by Perrot Memorial Library and the Greenwich Historical Society. Continue Reading →