Lauren Bird was assistant principal at Cider Mill and Miller-Driscoll Schools in Wilton since 2015. Continue Reading →
New Assistant Principal Appointed at Cos Cob School
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Meet Republican Candidate for State Rep in the 149th District, Tina Courpas, Political Newcomer
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“I am pumped up about this. I’ve been wanting to run for office my entire life.” – Tina Courpas Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Tina Courpas
Shapers of the World Class at Greenwich High School is in Its Own Renaissance Era
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The Shapers of the World class at GHS originated about 30 years ago has had a resurgence of interest. The class culminates with two highly anticipated experiences: a week-long trip to Italy and the class mural. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Arts, Schools, Alison Farn Leigh, Elinor Carr, Greenwich High School, Italy, Luke Merrill, Shapers of the World
PHOTOS: Creativity on Display in Sandblast Sand Sculpture Festival 2024
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Saturday was the annual Sandblast Sand Sculpture Festival at Greenwich Point. For some families it was their first time competing. Other families executed carefully formulated engineering plans that required sturdy shovels and sculpting tools. And some creations came with inventive narratives as only small children might imagine. Andrew Karen, recreation supervisor from the Greenwich Parks & Rec Dept, led a team across the beach to photograph each sculpture and score the entries for consideration for ribbons and prizes. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Greenwich Point, sand sculpture contest, Sandblast, tod's point
Town of Greenwich, Village of Port Chester to Mark 50th Anniversary of Deadly Gulliver’s Disco Fire
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A post on the Greenwich Fire Dept Facebook page by Rick DeGroot in 2022, said, “While many jurisdictions have passed tough fire code regulations requiring fire protection features like automatic fire sprinklers, emergency lighting systems, and strict requirements for adequate exits, many localities have failed to heed the lessons of the past.” Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Police & Fire, 1974, Gulliver's, Gulliver's fire
Up to the Minute Greenwich Property Transfers, June 6-11, 2024
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Greenwich Farmers Market Featured Vendor: American Dream Coffee
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The company was established in 2023 by Dhiman Raja, an immigrant from India, who described arriving in the US during the recession in 2008 with just $200 to his name.
“This country has been very kind to me,” he said. “Thanks to all the opportunities Americans have given me, I feel like I’m living my American dream.” Continue Reading →
Filed under: Food Drink Restaurants, Alyssa Lalli, American Dream Coffee, Dhiman Raja, Greenwich Farmers Market
P&Z Watch: Neighbors Question Lost Green Space for Apartments in Glenville, Removal of Porte Cochère at “The Mansion”
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The Mill Owners Company LLC are seeking a final site plan and special permit to renovate “the mansion” on Glenville Street and build 15 rental apartments plus 23 parking spaces in the area residents refer to as “the green.” The application was opened at the Tuesday Planning & Zoning commission meeting. The property is in the Local Business Zone. It is in a Historic Overlay zone, and is also in a Registered Historic District. Steven Schacter, a principal owner of The Mill, gave a bit of history of the application. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate
S.E. Minor Celebrates the Retirement of William “Billy” Reid, Veteran Survey Party Chief
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After an illustrious 48-year career with S.E. Minor, William “Billy” Reid is retiring from his role as Field Crew Chief. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Billy Reid, S.E. Minor & Co
P&Z Okays Apartment Building at 32 Field Point Rd behind Historic Commercial Building
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The application was submitted under Greenwich’s 6-110 reg that gives incentives for workforce housing. Of the 4 units – 3 will be rented at market rate, and 1 will be a moderate income unit. The development will be constructed over a parking area. Continue Reading →