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On Tuesday morning a large group of Greenwich Public Schools PTA volunteers gathered at town hall to honor nominees for the Essence awards. This year there were an unprecedented 16 nominees.
The legislation increases the penalty for harassing election workers from a misdemeanor to a felony on a second offense, including publicizing an election worker’s name or address with intent to intimidate. It also makes tampering with an absentee ballot drop box a class D felony. Additionally, it restricts federal law enforcement officials from being within 250 of a polling place or other sensitive election site without permission from state election officials or court order. The law empowers the attorney general to act against interference or intimidation.
Tod’s Point beach received an A+ grade. Island Breach received an A grade, Great Captain Island received an A+ and Byram Beach received a D+.
The Greenwich Scholarship Association will be the beneficiary of the Woman’s Club of Greenwich’s Concert on the Lawn on Friday, June 5 — an evening dedicated to helping local students achieve a college education through need-based scholarships.
Earlier this year, phone companies were required to implement STIR/SHAKEN – caller ID authentication technology to combat spoofing by ensuring that telephone calls originate from verified numbers. Because the technology prevents robocallers from spoofing phone numbers, scam robocalls have dropped by 29% since June as the phone industry continues to put STIR/SHAKEN into effect. Continue Reading →
“His voice would have been of great value to speak of the January 6th insurrection and place it in the context of the grave dangers to our freedoms those events portrayed. ” – Joe Kantorski Continue Reading →
In addition to the request to run a pre school on Lake Ave, Chabad’s growth plan includes adding one grade per year with the goal of establishing a pre-k through grade 8 private school. Continue Reading →
“On some lines the slippery leaves can virtually leave the trains unable to move. Case in point, the Danbury branch line which is an almost continual up-hill climb from Norwalk to ‘The Hat City,’ 397 feet above sea level.” – James Cameron Continue Reading →
The YMCA of Greenwich announced today that Matthew Skaarup has been appointed as its new Chief Executive Officer. Continue Reading →
Everyone should have received their updated assessment this week. This week’s article addresses the following questions: What is a mill rate? How do I know what my house is worth? Will my taxes go up? Should I appeal my assessment?
New listing-222 Riverside Ave. Open house list included. Continue Reading →
After an announcement of the unexpected closure of Greenwich Community Sailing, the town is looking for a new vendor. Continue Reading →
Avon Theatre in Stamford, everyone’s favorite independent movie theater, shared exciting news about their 2021 auction fundraiser, now underway. Bidding ends Monday, Nov. 15 at noon. Check out the auction items. Continue Reading →
Estate Treasures is looking for a Retail Sales Representative to provide excellent customer service. Candidates with strong communication skills who can make customers feel welcome in the store will stand out. You will help identify client needs, present and answer questions about our products and services and recommend solutions. A positive attitude and a desire to promptly resolve potential customer issues or complaints will make you successful in this role. Ultimately, you will ensure that customers leave our store satisfied and you will contribute to the store’s profitability. Continue Reading →
Join veteran florist and designer René DeLaurentis to create your own holiday centerpiece utilizing fresh mixed greenery, pinecones, fresh flowers, and ribbon. Continue Reading →