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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 | 11 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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Obituaries

Henry Clay Huth Jr, 65

By: greenwichfreepress | August 27, 2022

A memorial service will be held at Riverside Yacht Club on September 16, 2022, at 4:00pm. Please dress brightly. Continue Reading →

Real Estate

Up to the Minute Greenwich Property Transfers, Aug 4, 2022

By: greenwichfreepress | August 27, 2022

17 Sherwood Ave sold on Aug 4, 2022 for $2,575,000 Continue Reading →

Around Town

A Favorite Summer Activity: Taking the Ferry to Greenwich’s Island Beach

By: greenwichfreepress | August 27, 2022

Have you taken the ferry out to Island Beach yet this season? As it’s one of our favorite summer activities, we’ve put together some up-to-date info about how to visit Island Beach, what to expect once you’re out there and some other insider tips like overnight camping, Cruise to Nowhere dates and Dixieland Jazz Band Concerts on the Sound dates. Continue Reading →

Government

“Friends of St Roch” Email Allegations against Parks & Rec Director Revive Field Controversy

By: greenwichfreepress | August 26, 2022

As of Friday afternoon no one took responsibility for writing the Aug 24 email. Continue Reading →

Real Estate

Up to the Minute Greenwich Property Transfers, Aug 1, 2022

By: greenwichfreepress | August 26, 2022

40 Otter Rock Drive sold on Aug 1, 2022 for $8,540,000 Continue Reading →

Government

US Dept of Agriculture Designates Two Connecticut Counties as Primary Natural Disaster Areas

By: greenwichfreepress | August 26, 2022

Additionally, three counties have been designated as contiguous counties under the declaration. Continue Reading →

Schools

Greenwich Schools Release 2021-2022 Standardized Testing Results

By: greenwichfreepress | August 26, 2022

“By placing in the 91st percentile in the 2022 ELA SBA results of districts across the State (84th in 2019) and 89th in Math (87th in 2019), it is noteworthy that over the past two years, despite the ongoing pandemic, our students had the opportunity to safely participate in in-person learning throughout.” – Dr. Toni Jones Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

GPD to Deploy Additional Officers to Greenwich Ave after Incidents with Youth

By: greenwichfreepress | August 25, 2022

Police received complaints about unruly teens on Greenwich Ave including youths throwing rocks. Continue Reading →

Government

Panhandling in Greenwich is Lucrative; Assistance from Greenwich Human Services Gets Declined

By: greenwichfreepress | August 25, 2022

The Selectmen discussed ways to help panhandlers without giving them money directly. Father Carl McIntosh said there had been a confrontation between St Roch Church parishioners and panhandlers on the church steps. Continue Reading →

Government

CT Child Tax Rebates Are Being Issued This Week

By: greenwichfreepress | August 25, 2022

The state agency anticipates that most of the rebates will be mailed by the end of this week, and recipients should begin receiving them over the next several days. Continue Reading →