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The effort was ambitious. Light Up Greenwich set out to raise $100,000 and they are 59% of the way there. On Nov. 11 many trees were already illuminated and at dusk the effect was magnificant! Continue Reading →
After a driver rear-ended a Greenwich Police car, officers observed in a plain view a nearly empty bottle of Dewar’s blended scotch on the floor in front of the front passenger seat. Continue Reading →
Greenwich Police got in on the act on during “Care for Self and Others Day” in Greenwich Public Schools. They rewarded good behavior on Greenwich Avenue. They gave out good deed tickets on Greenwich Ave, and the reactions were priceless. Continue Reading →
The kick-off party for Greenwich Restaurant Week, which runs through Nov. 18, drew a crowd to Miller Motorcars on Wednesday night. The event benefited Transportation Association of Greenwich (TAG) and Safe Rides. Guests mingled and enjoyed delicious food and drinks from local restaurants and stores. Continue Reading →
Tai Soo Kim architects presented four options to the New Lebanon Building Committee on Wednesday morning. Option 1, which they described as having the wow factor. Unfortunately it means building in the ravine behind the existing school, which conflicts with the vote on the Municipal Improvement by the Selectmen. Continue Reading →
Thursday night’s free “Monger Mingle” is open to the public. The event will benefit Community Plates, the non-profit organization committed to ending American food insecurity by directly transferring fresh, usable food that would have otherwise been thrown away from restaurants, markets and other food industry sources to food-insecure families throughout the US. Continue Reading →
Bob DeAngelo, who was once a little boy in Chickahominy, living in an apartment on Railroad Ave and attending St. Roch’s when it was a grade school, came full circle on Veteran’s Day. He visited the after-school program that is now part of the YMCA, and let the children try on his Navy Pilot’s uniform. When he asked the children what they wanted to be when they grew up, one girl said she wanted to be a veteran. Talk about a teachable moment! Continue Reading →
It’s never too late to say, “Thank you and welcome home.” Bruce Winningham connected with 50 local Vietnam veterans as he planned the third annual Veterans Day Community Walk, which was spared rain and enjoyed a good turnout. After the walk down Greenwich Avenue and remarks from several speakers, Mr. Winningham read aloud the names of the 50 Vietnam veterans. He had the group come forward. The large crowd applauded and there was a chorus of voices saying, “Thank You and Welcome Home.” Continue Reading →
Reached by phone executive director Shari Shapiro said the impact of the cut will be huge. The state funding will dry up on Nov. 20, which is just 10 days away. Continue Reading →
You may know her from back in the day at Byram School. You may know her from PTA or PTA Council. You may know her mom, Judy Moretti, the original “connector” or you may know her as the driver of a vintage car restored by her dad, Carmen.
These days Sue Rogers is President-Elect of the Junior League of Greenwich. She’s also busy ushering a son through the college process and working in marketing at Greenwich Education Group. Continue Reading →