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GHS Outdoor Track Team Learns Tough Lesson In Sportsmanship after CIAC Decision Tips the Championship Scales

By: greenwichfreepress | 13 hours ago

At the CIAC Class LL boys outdoor track championships in New Britain on May 30, the Cardinals celebrated earning the team title, finishing ahead of rivals from Hamden. But the win was overturned by CIAC after a religious accommodation allowed a Hamden athlete to compete in the MM meet the following day, Sunday and have his points apply to the previous day’s event. The situation is unprecedented. GHS athletes and parents asked the CIAC to review how the situation was handled.

Schools

Sacred Heart Celebrates that Graduation of its 177th Class

Sacred Heart Greenwich celebrated the graduation of its 177th class, comprising 69 young women on Friday. Among the 69 graduates, Sacred Heart Greenwich celebrated nine “lifers” who attended the school since Lower School and 12 student-athletes committed to continuing their athletic careers at the collegiate level.

Real Estate

Up to the Minute Greenwich Property Transfers, May 1-4, 2026

12 Stallion Trail sold on May 4, 2026 for $3,600,000

Letter to the Editor

Rattray: Oppose the Blue Line Speed Limit Monitoring System

“Insufficient notification and inadequate, confusing speed limit postings contributed to residents’ outrage as expressed at the “explanation” meeting finally scheduled at Town Hall in May….Greenwich can do a better job of speed limit monitoring than outsourcing to Blue Line.” – Susan Mulvey Rattray

More Headlines

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Health

BOE to Hold Special Meeting on Mask Policy in Schools

By: | February 14, 2022

The purpose of the Special Meeting is to discuss and take possible action to suspend or rescind policy 4118.327-4218.237-5141.8. Continue Reading →

News

Greenwich Woman Pleads Guilty on Voyeurism Charges for Secretly Filming Minors

By: | February 14, 2022

Hadley Palmer will be required to register as a sex offender. Her formal sentencing is anticipated in August 2022. Continue Reading →

News

Tent for Grace Church Outdoor Services Proposed at Woman’s Club on Maple Ave

By: greenwichfreepress | February 14, 2022

The P&Z commission has previously expressed concern about setting precedent with outdoor tents. Continue Reading →

Weather

Governor Activates Severe Cold Weather Protocol

By: greenwichfreepress | February 14, 2022

Severe cold conditions are anticipated to impact Connecticut over the next couple of days with wind chill values dipping as low as zero. Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

CMS 8th Grader: “We are worried that you have no plan to prevent this from happening again”

By: | February 14, 2022

“I doubt that many of the eighth graders imagined that we would be sitting in the Performing Arts Center (PAC), with our computers on our laps, completing asynchronous lessons on a Monday. And for anyone who thinks that’s not a big deal, try to figure out how to complete your Geometry assignment in an auditorium, attempting to balance a computer, notebook, pens and pencils, and a previous math packet in about a one foot by one foot area.” – Riona McKersie Continue Reading →

Transportation

TALKING TRANSPORTATION: Peak Fares to Return on Metro-North, Ridership Flat, New Interim President

By: Jim Cameron | February 14, 2022

Darien’s train station saw 200 feet of the NY-bound platform closed for safety reasons this week when inspections found the decades-old concrete structure was crumbling. Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

Fred Lee: Why 8-30g Affordable Housing Statute is Destructive to Greenwich

By: greenwichfreepress | February 14, 2022

“30g allows developers to build oversized projects regardless of the impact it would have on local areas. The negative impact of size, density, and parking CANNOT be considered in the approval process of development.” – Frederick Lee Continue Reading →

Government

Meskers to Address Retired Men’s Association on Post-Covid Economy

By: | February 14, 2022

State Rep Meskers will discuss the state of Connecticut’s economy as it begins to emerge from the stresses of the pandemic. Continue Reading →

Schools

CMS PTA Peppers Superintendent, Facilities Director about Building Safety of Condemned Building

By: greenwichfreepress | February 13, 2022

The town building official closed CMS on Feb 4. “I was surprised they shut the school. It brought everything to a head. It brought people to the realization that we need to do something here.” – Dan Watson, Greenwich Schools facilities director Continue Reading →

Food Drink Restaurants

Alpen Pantry Menu Features “Fred Sandwich,” after Vegetarian Greenwich First Selectman

By: greenwichfreepress | February 13, 2022

Drew and Frannie Nemetz have taken over Alpen Pantry for a new mom-and-pop on Arcadia in OG. Alpen Pantry truly is “A Great Tasting Store.” Continue Reading →