Hong Kong Man Who Smuggled Endangered Glass Eels from the US Pleads Guilty

Deirdre M. Daly, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut - Greenwich Free Press

The illegal harvest and sale of glass eels to overseas buyers have damaged American eel populations and their long-term vitality.
there is strong foreign demand for the export of live juvenile American glass eels, commonly called “glass eels” or “elvers,” to large “eel farms” in mainland China where the baby eels are raised to adult size for human consumption. Continue Reading →

Reasons why it is imperative to have a will no matter what your age

In a nutshell, a will dictates what will happen to your assets (referred to as your “estate”) when you die. If you don’t have a will, then you die “intestate,” and the probate court will apply the relevant state laws to determine what happens to your property. The court also decides who will care for any minor children or other dependents and the related costs that must be paid. Continue Reading →

UPDATE: Shakeup Among Elected Officials in Greenwich Continues with Announcement from Longtime Town Clerk Carmella Budkins

UPDATE: Gov. Ned Lamont has scheduled a special election for the 36th District Senate seat, which was vacated by Alex Kasser who resigned last month. The election will take place on Tuesday, August 17. On the second week of shakeups in local government, longtime Town Clerk, Republican Carmella Budkins, announced she will not run for another term. After 30 years, Ms Budkins said in a statement that it had been an honor to service the residents of Greenwich. Town Clerk Carmella Budkins in her office at Greenwich Town Hall. Continue Reading →