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Greenwich Schools PTA Council Honors Volunteers with Essence Awards

By: greenwichfreepress | 32 minutes ago

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.

Government

Governor Lamont Signs Legislation Making Absentee Ballots an Option for All Voters in Connecticut Elections

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.

Around Town

Save the Sound Releases Long Island Sound Beach Grades in Advance of 2026 Swim Season

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+.

Arts

Greenwich Scholarship Association Benefit Concert to Support Local Students Facing Rising College Costs

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.

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Schools

Assistant Principal Appointed at Julian Curtiss

By: greenwichfreepress | September 21, 2021

Matthew Hartigan replaces Brenda Brush, who accepted a principal’s position at another school district. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Greenwich Communities Distribute Fire Extinguishers, Demonstrate Proper Use at Adams Garden

By: greenwichfreepress | September 21, 2021

When it comes to proper use of a fire extinguisher, think “PASS.”
P stands for pull the pin, A stands for aim the hose, the first S stands for squeeze the lever, and the second one is for Sweep, Continue Reading →

Schools

The Children’s School: The Importance of Beginnings

By: greenwichfreepress | September 21, 2021

The Children’s School is hosting an open house on Friday October 1, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Greenwich Police Remind Residents to Lock their Cars after Another Car Vanishes

By: greenwichfreepress | September 21, 2021

Zuccerella said thieves check for unlocked doors and when they find one they next look for the key fob. If there’s no key fob, they steal anything of value in the vehicle. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Bomb Threat Results in Evacuation of Greenwich Country Club

By: greenwichfreepress | September 21, 2021

There was a private event taking place at the time the call was made. Continue Reading →

Government

P&Z Watch: Applicant Who Violated Historic Overlay Calls P&Z “Inflexible.” Commission Says “A Deal is a Deal”

By: greenwichfreepress | September 20, 2021

In exchange for preserving the facade of the building in perpetuity, the applicant, GEH Properties LLC, registered to Griffith Harris, was allowed to make a dance studio out of a large warehouse building despite it being deficient in parking and despite neighbor opposition. Continue Reading →

Transportation

TALKING TRANSPORTATION: Commuting Amid the Unmasked

By: Jim Cameron | September 20, 2021

“Why is Metro-North shooting itself in the foot? While adding more trains and encouraging (no, praying!) that commuters will come back to the rails, the railroad is still refusing to make those passengers feel safe by enforcing the Federal and State mask rules.” – JimCameron Continue Reading →

Arts

Treasured Tree Celebration Set for Oct 15

By: greenwichfreepress | September 20, 2021

The Treasured Trees program seeks to raise awareness of trees on private lands that are special to homeowners. Continue Reading →

Garden Club of Old Greenwich and Perrot Library Lecture Series to Feature “A Year of Blooming Bulbs”

By: greenwichfreepress | September 20, 2021

The next lecture is about bulbs with Master Gardener Ilona Ontsherenki on Wednesday, Sept 29. Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

DPW Road Work by Byram Park for Bikers & Pedestrians Is a Welcome First Step

By: greenwichfreepress | September 20, 2021

Pedal Greenwich has organized a community bike fest for Saturday morning Sept. 25, a true team effort by community organizations, Greenwich Police, EMS and our five bike shops.  We urge everyone in town to attend and meet others who want to improve our quality of life. Continue Reading →

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