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

By: greenwichfreepress | 6 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.

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

Business

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

Targets in New York, Missouri, Louisiana, Alabama, Wisconsin, Kentucky, and California say they were contacted via email after posting their resumes on LinkedIn and Indeed. Scam Tracker reports say the job offer comes from a Frederick Wilford of Coast Healthcare Management, LLC located at 45 S Main St. in Hartford.

More Headlines

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

Pelagic Kids Fishing Camp: Youth Age 8 to 18 Learn to Catch Fish in Long Island Sound

Letter to the Editor

QUIGLEY: Rebuild Central Middle School Now.

By: greenwichfreepress | February 5, 2022

“How did we get here? A close look at the Original School Facilities Master Plan is telling.” – Dan Quigley Continue Reading →

Volunteering

The Greenwich Tree Conservancy Announces a New President

By: greenwichfreepress | February 5, 2022

Directors is pleased to announce the election of Urling Searle as its new President. Continue Reading →

Government

State Rep Arora (R-151) Forms Exploratory Committee to Consider Running for CT State Treasurer

By: greenwichfreepress | February 4, 2022

Greenwich resident Harry Arora, a Republican State Representative in the 151st district, announced on Friday the formation of an exploratory committee to consider running for Connecticut State Treasurer. Continue Reading →

Government

Following Assessment of CMS Physical Condition, School is Closed

By: greenwichfreepress | February 4, 2022

Signs on the front doors of CMS say Dangerous and Unsafe for Human Occupancy. Continue Reading →

Government

Weather Hub: Dump, Town Hall to Close Early; Greenwich Schools Closed

By: | February 4, 2022

Lamont announced that as temperatures are expected to drop into the single digits on Saturday night, he is directing the State’s severe cold weather protocol to be activated beginning at 12:00 noon on Saturday and remaining in effect through noon on Sunday. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Greenwich Fire Dept Responses to Underground Fire, High CO Levels on Greenwich Ave

By: greenwichfreepress | February 4, 2022

The Greenwich Fire Dept responded to an underground fire and high carbon monoxide levels on Greenwich Avenue on Thursday night, and a portion of the Avenue was closed for a time. Continue Reading →

Obituaries

Valerian Puskar, 85

By: greenwichfreepress | February 4, 2022

Burial is private, but there will be a celebration of life at his home on Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Christ Church Greenwich or the Junior League of Greenwich. Continue Reading →

Real Estate

Up to the Minute Greenwich Property Transfers, Jan 18-19, 2022

By: | February 4, 2022

16 Ben Court sold on Jan 18, 2022 for $2,700,000 Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Man Charged with Criminal Mischief for Smashing Glass in Cos Cob

By: | February 4, 2022

Greenwich Police responded to 122 Post Road in Cos Cob on a report of a man with a bloody hand. Continue Reading →

Government

P&Z Watch: 40 x 40 Tent Approved for Four Months at Chabad on Lincoln Ave

By: greenwichfreepress | February 3, 2022

A 40 x 40 ft tent was permitted with conditions including: There shall be no weekday use of the tent whatsoever. There shall be no amplified music or public address system used in the tent. Continue Reading →