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GHS Class of ’84 Reunion Committee Dedicates Plaques in to Honor all Senior Class GHS President and the Memory of Sam “Chip” Telerico

By: greenwichfreepress | 15 hours ago

On Tuesday, the GHS Class of ’84 Reunion Committee dedicated two plaques in honor of all Senior Class Presidents and in memory of the 1984 Senior Class President Sam “Chip” Telerico.

Around Town

Viral Video in Supermarket Results in Nathaniel Witherell Investigation of Incident Involving Staff Member

An alleged racist verbal assault was recorded in a Stamford supermarket by an Indian woman who appears to be on the receiving end of a tirade from a woman buying shredded cheese and cigarettes, later identified online as a nurse employed by Greenwich’s town-owned nursing home, The Nathaniel Witherell.

Government

Gov Lamont Signs Legislation Strengthening the Ability To Prosecute Hate Crimes

The legislation Governor Lamont signed takes all the state’s existing hate crimes laws and consolidates them into a new chapter of the statutes dedicated solely to hate crimes, making them much easier to find and analyze for the purposes of prosecuting offenders of these crimes.

Business

P&Z Watch: Preschool and Daycare Proposed at Former Acme Supermarket on West Putnam Ave

The Goddard School anticipates 216 children would be enrolled across all programs at the facility. There would be approximately 40 staff, including 36 teachers and four administrators. There would be 32+/- parking spaces on the property and an additionally approximately 50+/- parking spaces across the street at 132 West Putnam Avenue, which is also leased to the applicant by the owner.

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Police & Fire

Teamwork Results in Arrests of Burglars Who Drove Car through Front Doors of Saks

By: greenwichfreepress | September 2, 2022

Connecticut-New York Police Teamwork resulted in the arrests of Saks Fifth Avenue burglary suspects. Continue Reading →

Holiday

Greenwich Fireworks Set for Saturday, Sept 3

By: greenwichfreepress | September 2, 2022

The rescheduled shows will take place on Saturday, September 3 at both Binney Park and Greenwich Point. Continue Reading →

Schools

Greenwich Resident Among First Peace Corps Volunteers to Return to Service Overseas

By: greenwichfreepress | September 2, 2022

The Peace Corps suspended global operations and evacuated nearly 7,000 volunteers from more than 60 countries at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue Reading →

Obituaries

Julian Lucas McRandal, 9

By: greenwichfreepress | September 2, 2022

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on September 3 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Greenwich. Continue Reading →

Government

PHOTOS: After Hidden Camera Video Goes Viral, Republicans Demand Accountability

By: greenwichfreepress | September 1, 2022

At a press conference outside Cos Cob School on Wednesday featuring Republican candidates and James O’Keefe from Project Veritas, there were demands for Continue Reading →

Government

CT Attorney General to Investigate Alleged Discrimination in Cos Cob School

By: greenwichfreepress | September 1, 2022

“The video is disturbing, and if teachers, school staff, or applicants for education jobs have been illegally discriminated against for any reason, I will take action.” – William Tong Continue Reading →

Business

Family-Owned Metro Mattress Opens in Greenwich, with Plans for Additional Stores in Connecticut

By: greenwichfreepress | September 1, 2022

Metro Mattress is a family owned business established 45 years ago in Syracuse, NY, where the company is a staple in the community. Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

SINISI: Don’t Shoot the Messenger

By: greenwichfreepress | September 1, 2022

“Once again Democrats in Greenwich are circling the wagons to defend a broken school system.” – Dan Sinisi Continue Reading →

Giving

YMCA of Greenwich Takes Over 30 Local Children Back-to-School Shopping with Launch of New Program

By: greenwichfreepress | September 1, 2022

Running Start is a Back-to-School Program for Greenwich Children. Continue Reading →

Arts

The Greenwich Symphony Orchestra Welcomes New Conductor and Music Director, Stuart Malina

By: greenwichfreepress | September 1, 2022

The venue for these exciting performances is the Performing Arts Center at Greenwich High School (PAC). Continue Reading →