“Since Mr. Branyan was selected for this important position in 2015 by former First Selectman Peter Tesei (which was a professional position as far back as the early 2000’s), he has served the last two Republican First Selectmen with distinction and not a hint of politics.” – Jim Finn Continue Reading →
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TALKING TRANSPORTATION: You Are the Traffic
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Lawmakers have apparently again killed a bill that would lower the legal blood alcohol limit from .08 to .05. This was tried last year and also failed despite the fact that Connecticut ranks #4 in the US in fatal accidents. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Opinion
6th Central Middle School Community Forum Set for May 1
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Representatives from the building committee and the project’s team professionals will be in attendance to share the campus design, the project phases and logistics, and the student & staff safety during construction. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools
Perrot and Foodshed Forum Book Discussion: “Historical Foodways – Seed, Hearth & Taste”
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Part one of the series will feature culinary historian and author of A General’s Cook, Ramin Ganeshram, and will be held on Wednesday, April 24 from 7:00 to 8:30 pm at the Perrot Memorial Library in Old Greenwich, Conn. The event is free, and all are welcome. Please register in advance. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Arts, Ali Ghiorse, Raming Ganeshram, The Foodshed Network, The Perrot Library
10th Annual “Women Leading the Way to Wellness” Luncheon Returns on May 15
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Keynote Speakers Include Actress, Author and Mental Health Ambassador Stéphanie Szostak and Author and Spiritual Coach Gabrielle “Gabby” Bernstein. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Health
Report of Fraudulent Bank Transaction Results in Numerous Charges
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After the arrest police found counterfeit credit/debit card with the victim’s name and a piece of paper with practice signatures of the victim. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Police & Fire
Greenwich Town Party Announces Local Bands to Perform at 2024 Celebration
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Throughout the day, the performances will rotate between the Main Stage and the Town Stage, where seven local bands with Greenwich roots will perform, including Fashionably Late, School of Rock Greenwich, Rock Paper Soul Band, MOJO, Outcalls, harf. and Cenzo, GTP organizers announced today. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Arts
Coffee for Good Teen Board to Present Second Annual Mugs & Motors Car Show
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The Coffee for Good Teen Board is hosting its second-annual car show event “Mugs and Motors” on Saturday, May 18 from 8:30am to 10:30am featuring over 30 vehicles from exotics to classics. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, car show, Coffee for Good, Mead House, Mugs & Motors
PHOTOS: Extended Adopt-A-Dog Family Gather for Joyful Reunion in Greenwich
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Adopt A Dog, based in Armonk, NY, had a great turnout for their reunion of adopted dogs on Saturday on the lawn of Second Congregational Church in Greenwich. As the skies cleared, an adoptees reconnected with shelter staff and volunteers, families shared their heartfelt adoption stories. Director Courtney Bellew said that in the 3+ years she had been the director at Adopt A Dog, adoptions had increased five-fold, and this year they anticipated another increase. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Dogs, Giving, Volunteering, Adopt A Dog, Brian Gordiski, Courtney Bellew, Second Congregational Church
IRS Releases 2023 Data Book Describing Transformation through Statistics
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From the Internal Revenue Service:
The Internal Revenue Service on April 18 issued its annual Data Book detailing the agency’s activities during fiscal year 2023 (Oct. 1, 2022 – Sept. 30, 2023), including revenue collected and tax returns processed. For FY 2023, the IRS collected approximately $4.7 trillion, or about 96 percent of the funding that supports the federal government’s operations — to fund everything from education to national defense. During FY 2023, the IRS processed more than 271.4 million tax returns and other forms, including more than 163.1 million individual income tax returns. Continue Reading →