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Proceeds from the tournament will benefit the Pat Bria Scholarship Fund, established to honor the legacy of Coach Pat Bria and his lasting impact on the Greenwich community.
State police said that as a result of the search warrant execution, they made 100 in-custody arrests. Investigators seized approximately $90,000 in U.S. currency. The Connecticut Dept of Agriculture located 273 birds on the property of 55 Mountain Spring Rd. All 273 birds were euthanized due their deteriorated conditions.
Central Middle school 8th graders, Lilia Dubin and Jagger Levine have been busy planning their unique Capstone project. Noting that dance classes typically expensive, and many people don’t get enough exercise, Lilia and Jagger had the idea to teach a free dance class. The class is set for May 24 from 11:00am to 12:00 noon at Sportsplex 49 Brown House Rd, Stamford, CT 06902.
“Stamp Out Hunger is always a welcome boom to Neighbor to Neighbor’s food reserves, but this year the need is greater than ever. It may come as a surprise that even in a community as prosperous as Greenwich, more than 11% of residents face food insecurity – and that number is climbing. The rising costs of food, gas, and other everyday expenses, coupled with changes to eligibility for federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, have led to a 13% increase in our clients since this time last year.” – K Brent Hill, Executive Director of Neighbor to Neighbor
Jefferson Jorge hails from the Glenville section of Greenwich and graduated from GHS. He went on to attend attend NCC and was a volunteer firefighter in Valhalla, NY. Sergio Rodrigues is a 3-year volunteer firefighter from Monroe, CT and has a bachelor of Finance from University of New Haven. Continue Reading →
After spotting two cars racing on East Putnam Ave, officers attempted to conduct a motor vehicle stop. Thee accused pulled away from the police cruiser, and after deploying an electronic license plate cover, fled at a high rate of speed, crossing over the double yellow center lines into oncoming traffic. Continue Reading →
The long-duration stretch of brutally frigid temperatures in Connecticut continues. This is the longest stretch of consecutive days Connecticut’s Severe Cold Weather Protocol has been activated since 2015. Continue Reading →
Difference Maker award recipients are staff members who have made an overwhelming impact on the lives of others inside and outside of our classrooms. This year, we will be honoring one from each school and one from each district department that are considered “unsung heroes.” Continue Reading →
It may be weeks before temperatures climb above freezing long enough for the sun to start melting all this snow. Continue Reading →
“Drive from town to town and you’ll see a vast difference in road clearing. In some, because cars were taken off the road before the storm, streets are clear. In others where cars were left parked at the curb, it may take days to chisel them out from the icy berms caused by plowing… like some sort of archeological dig still to be excavated as well are dozens and dozens of bus stops across the state.” -Jim Cameron Continue Reading →
“A concern that WMS might achieve Racial Imbalance with an Open Enrollment option at CMS, or reach “impending imbalance” of Racial Imbalance was mentioned during this BOE meeting, without any specifics. Speculation about possible, maybe, could be, what-if’s is just that – speculation. And it is unfortunate that this did not enter the conversation prior to the Open Enrollment survey, if this was really a concern.” – Katherine McKersie Continue Reading →
Jenna and Debra will discuss the inspiration behind the book, the power of storytelling, and what it means to love bravely across a lifetime. Expect insight, warmth, laughter and moments that will stay with you. The event is set for Thursday, Feb. 19, 6:30 pm at Dogwood Books & Gifts, located inside Christ Church Greenwich at 254 East Putnam Ave in Greenwich. Continue Reading →
The building, home to Christopher Peacock cabinetry and Greenwich United Way, already has 10 residential units. The applicant propose to add two one-bedroom units and two two-bedroom units. Continue Reading →
Motorists were injured and vehicles damaged the when the defendant drove into them intentionally. Continue Reading →