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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.
“Most of the cars are recovered in four or five urban locations in Connecticut, and are often in bad, damaged shape, and are often used to commit other crimes.” – Greenwich Police Chief Heavey Continue Reading →
A major storm system is crawling up the Atlantic coast and unleashing drenching rain along the Interstate 95 corridor and pounding coastal areas with rough surf and high winds. Continue Reading →
“I’ve never heard of any such advocacy by Democratic BET candidates, and I checked with one former and one current member of the BET to see if their experience was the same as mine. Both have told me that Mr. Fisher’s claim that the Democratic BET candidates propose spending money on schools not requested by the BOE is simply not true. The Democratic candidates know the rules and do not propose violating them. Period. Mr. Fisher’s claim is merely an unacceptable political smear.” – Pete Beck Continue Reading →
“As the minority party for the past two years, we’ve had a front row seat to a failure of Republican leadership to enact forward-thinking planning.” – BET Democratic candidates Continue Reading →
“Imagine using an app to book a car, a train ride and another car to your destination in one step.” – James Cameron Continue Reading →
“Maybe it is time to figure out how to support our teachers as partners in our children’s education. Can you do more than sending in a card or baked goods for teacher appreciation week?” – Meryl Sole and Danette Little Continue Reading →
The man was the owner of Bluefish Cove Marina in Bridgeport. Continue Reading →
“Greenwich Democrats have a proven track record of support for our schools, our environment, our local institutions, and our residents. Their education and experience are unparalleled by their rivals – and they believe in qualifications for public positions, not family connections.” – Lori Jackson Continue Reading →
On Sunday Greenwich Ave was teeming with dogs headed to the annual Howl & Prowl event, sponsored by Pet Pantry Warehouse in support of Adopt-a-Dog. Continue Reading →
Today there are 16 Exchanges remaining across the United States. Brooklyn is the oldest, having opened in 1852. All the Exchanges are non-profit, all are unique, and all draw strength from one another.
The Greenwich Exchange first opened in 1901 and moved to various downtown locations until 1937 when it settled in its present home at 28 Sherwood Place. Continue Reading →