About National Merit Scholarship Program is an academic competition for recognition and scholarships that began in 1955. Continue Reading →
GHS Announces National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists
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State Rep Camillo Announces Intent to Run for Greenwich First Selectman
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“It’s not about title, nor the next logical first step. I love my job at at the state capital but I love my Town more…In 10-1/2 years at the state capital, one thing I’ve learned is I never want to see my hometown be like Hartford.” – Fred Camillo Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government
Making it Easier to Age in Place in Greenwich: It’s all in the planning.
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Steven Katz, vice chair of Greenwich’s Commission on Aging and founder of Sterling Care in Greenwich, talks about assisted living and aging in place in Greenwich, where in fact there are no assisted living facilities.
A recent survey of residents 45+ revealed people want to retire here but many anticipate moving out of town.
“Moving to Stamford is not aging in place,” Katz said. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health, aging in place, assisted living, Dementia, Greenwich, land use, Plan of Conservation and Development, Planning & Zoning
District Says Complaint about Overcrowded School Bus, Students on Floors Unfounded
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Head of transportation for Greenwich Schools replied to a question about students sitting on the floor of an overcrowded bus, saying it is not allowed. She also said the issue of buses arriving late at GHS has been corrected. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Schools
Mead Farm, a Family-Run Business, Offers Riding and Horsemanship to All Ages
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Not far from the Greenwich line, Mead Farm in Stamford, in operation since 1928, offers affordable and challenging riding and horsemanship instruction. The atmosphere is casual yet professional. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Business, Sports, George Mead, horseback riding, horsemanship, horses, Mead Farm
No Injuries Reported after Rollover Crash by 95 Exit 3
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A Volvo ran a red light by the I95 exit 3 ramps and t-boned a Chevy, which hit the curb and rolled over. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Police & Fire
Greenwich Country Day School Students Lead Local “Fridays For Future” March
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GCDS students and teachers are organizing a march to seek to awareness and show support for actions to address climate change. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Schools, Climate Change, Dan Castrigano, Greenwich Country Day School, Greta Thunberg
Community Conversation: Making Greenwich A Community for All Ages
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On Wednesday, March 13, The Greenwich Commission on Aging will be hosting an update conversation on the Town wide Survey results for Greenwich residents 45+. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Arts, Health, AARP, AARP Network of Age Friendly States & Communities, Age Friendly Community, Bill Armbruster, Commission on Aging
Republican Members of the BET: Right Projects, Right Financing
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“The BET has a long-standing practice of borrowing money for short maturities for our town’s capital improvements. This practice has kept taxes and debt manageable, a success for every resident. In contrast, a few voices are calling for increasing the borrowing term to the life of the capital project – in other words, moving from our successful ‘modified pay-as-you- go’ method of financing to longer term borrowing.” – Republican BET members, Michael Mason, Leslie Tarkington, Bill Drake, Andy Duus, Karen Fassuliotis, Debra Hess Continue Reading →
