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

By: greenwichfreepress | 8 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

BBB Warns of Employment Scam Using Hartford Address Targets Job Seekers Nationwide

Riverside Garden Club To Celebrate Nation’s 250th at Knapp’s Tavern

82 Years Ago, D-Day Changed the Course of History

Police & Fire

Greenwich Woman Charged with Assault

By: greenwichfreepress | February 7, 2022

The suspect was released from custody to a surety bail bond agent after posting $25,000 bond. Continue Reading →

Around Town

Greenwich Boy Scouts Acquire Emergency Services Skills at Seton Reservation

By: Kathy Mintchev | February 7, 2022

In order to achieve Eagle Scout status, the highest rank of the scouting program, a Scout must earn 21 merit badges. There are more than 100 merit badges, and each Scout is encouraged to pursue the skills they are passionate about. Continue Reading →

Schools

CMS Update: Shuttle Buses, Alternate Locations for Concert & Basketball Championships, Retrieving Items from Building

By: greenwichfreepress | February 6, 2022

“A special thanks to the entire GPS team who has been working since Friday to evaluate space, organize buses, move furniture, organize lunches, plan for the day, and so much more. It certainly takes a team effort to mobilize an entire school over the weekend to three different locations.” – superintendent Dr. Toni Jones and CMS principal Tom Healy Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

HAHN: The State of the Greenwich GOP

By: greenwichfreepress | February 6, 2022

“Masks in school is a mandate from Hartford, so yelling at the Greenwich BOE is not going to change anything and distracts from focusing on things we can control and need our attention. Like rebuilding Central Middle School.” – Michael E. Hahn Continue Reading →

Real Estate

Greenwich Real Estate Report: Jan 28-Feb 4, 2022

By: Stefanie Lacoff | February 6, 2022

New listing, 649 River Rd, Cos Cob. Like new, built in 2017. As of Friday, Feb. 4, 2022, there are 157 single-family homes listed on the MLS for sale in Greenwich. Open house link included. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

DUI for Driver Spotted Traveling with Two Safety Cones Wedged Under His Car

By: greenwichfreepress | February 6, 2022

On Jan 29 around 10:00pm Greenwich Police spotted a car headed east on Mill Street with two plastic traffic cones wedged underneath. Continue Reading →

News

Greenwich Schools to Disperse CMS Students after Building Declared Unsafe for Human Occupancy

By: | February 5, 2022

On Saturday night the district released a statement to families saying that while they’d received many requests that students pivot to remote learning, that would not be the case. Instead, they announced that on Monday, following a two hour delay, CMS students would be dispersed to Cos Cob School, Eastern Middle School and Greenwich High School. Continue Reading →

Government

P&Z Questions New Train Station Plan about Its “Mid-Century Modern” Architecture

By: greenwichfreepress | February 5, 2022

The new proposal for Greenwich Train Station and Greenwich Plaza focuses on the north side of the development.

The commission questioned why the architecture couldn’t incorporate elements of Greenwich Ave’s historic architecture. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Investigation Leads to Hit-and-Run Suspect; Multiple Charges Ensue

By: greenwichfreepress | February 5, 2022

A man was charged with Charged with Evading Responsibility Causing Property Damage, Traffic Control Signal, Improper Use Marker, Failure to Maintain Insurance, Driving under Suspension and Driving an Unregistered Vehicle. Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

LETTER: Unfit for Human Occupancy

By: greenwichfreepress | February 5, 2022

“This is a shout out for residents to VOTE IN LOCAL ELECTIONS. What’s important to you? A safe school building? Learn who stands for what. The League of Women Voters is an excellent resource for non-partisan information. Vote, or you get this.” – Monica Prihoda, Old Greenwich Continue Reading →