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

By: greenwichfreepress | 11 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

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Government

Lamont and Tong Seek Legislative Authorization to End 32 Years of Sheff v. O’Neill Litigation

By: greenwichfreepress | January 27, 2022

Settlement ensures opportunity for Hartford students to attend excellent schools in diverse settings. Continue Reading →

Government

Attorney General Tong Shares Progress on $26 Billion Opioid Agreement

By: | January 27, 2022

This agreement has received remarkable support from states and local governments. Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

GROUP LETTER: “We the People” of Greenwich said we wanted Republicans to be Republicans

By: | January 27, 2022

“COVID policies and medical freedom, curriculum and zoning drove record turnout from our concerned neighbors across town and to the caucuses and we hear your concerns.” – Carl Higbie and newly elected Greenwich RTC members from district 8, Joe Solari, Andrew Oliver, Caroline Oliver, Adele Caroll, Keira Lynch, Gail Lauridsen Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Greenwich Police Seek Witnesses after Pedestrian Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries

By: greenwichfreepress | January 27, 2022

Wednesday night, a 41-year-old man was attempting to cross West Putnam Avenue near the intersection of Western Junior Highway. Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

LETTER: Republicans Must Return to the Conservative Fold, Abandon Angry, Ignorant Voices

By: greenwichfreepress | January 27, 2022

“True Republicans in town are shocked that a fringe element in the party has now assumed control of the town RTC.” – Skip Parker Continue Reading →

Obituaries

Celine A. Crothers, 93

By: | January 27, 2022

A private service will be held on January 31, 2022, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00am at St. Paul Church. Continue Reading →

Government

Residents Unite to Demand BET action on Julian Curtiss, Old Greenwich and Central Middle Schools

By: greenwichfreepress | January 26, 2022

Parents described flooding including sewage at Old Greenwich School, buckling walls and water coming in at Central Middle School, injured children being carried up an down stairs at Julian Curtiss due to lack of an elevator. Continue Reading →

Government

P&Z Watch: Mega 247 Seat Greek Restaurant Likened to an Ocean Liner in Greenwich Harbor

By: greenwichfreepress | January 26, 2022

If not exempt, the applicant would be required to provide 169 parking spaces for 247 seats.
Referring to Greenwich Avenue, P&Z chair Margarita Alban cautioned, “Let’s not kill the golden goose.” Continue Reading →

Schools

Republican BOE Members Object to New GHS Black & Latino Studies Elective Course

By: greenwichfreepress | January 25, 2022

“We’ve heard administrators over and over say we are not teaching Critical Race Theory. Well, that is exactly what this class teaches.” – BOE vice chair Karen Kowalski Continue Reading →

Government

DPW to Focus on Havemeyer/Arch Intersection; Explore Opportunities to Create More Parking and Accommodate Outdoor Dining

By: greenwichfreepress | January 25, 2022

“Since the pre-application meeting, the team is exploring opportunities to create more parking spaces and accommodate outdoor dining.” Greenwich DPW Continue Reading →