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Gun Control Rally at Greenwich Town Hall: Bicycles Are the Messengers

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Twenty-six bicyclists pedaled their way from Ridgefield to Greenwich on Saturday with a message of peace, hope and love. Welcomed outside Town Hall by an enthusiastic crowd that numbered about 200, “Team 26,” whose name honors the 26 victims shot and killed on Dec. 15, 2012 at Sandy Hook Elementary School, glided down Field Point Road in the balmy mid-day sunshine to hoots and whistles of the those seeking federal gun safety legislation. Team 26 included Congressman Jim Himes (D. District 4), Monte Frank, whose daughter’s third grade teacher Victoria Soto was killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School, and Omar Samaha whose sister was killed in the shootings at Virginia Tech in 2007. Continue Reading →

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At Greenwich Police HQ, CERT Class Graduates 47, the Envy of Neighboring Towns

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There was a celebration at Greenwich Police headquarters on Wednesday night. While other towns have trouble filling their CERT classes, in Greenwich the turnout and number of graduates of the first-ever CERT training were large. The graduation of 47 citizens trained by Greenwich Police for the first-ever Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program was marked with the awarding of certificates, presentation of official CERT backpacks loaded with gear for emergencies, and the reciting of an oath that was both moving as well as legal inasmuch as it covered the citizens under Title 28 and would trigger workman’s compensation if necessary in the line of duty. After the certificates were presented, the entire 47 member CERT group posed for an official “class photo.” Beyond the CERT training, citizens were encouraged to explore Red Cross certifications and FEMA training, depending on areas of interest. Continue Reading →

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This Weekend at Your Fingertips

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Saturday, March 8

Dogs at the Beach. Dogs, on leashes, are allowed at Tod’s Point through the end of March. Dogs are allowed off leash under their owners’ control, below the tide line. Adopt a Dog meet and greet at Pet Pantry in Greenwich 290 Railroad Ave from 10:00am – 2:00pm

Greenwich Rally to Support the Sandy Hook Ride on Washington, Team 26 A public rally outside Town Hall on Sat., March 8 will be hosted by Greenwich Council Against Gun Violence. According to the organizers, the rally, which kicks off at 12:30pm supports the Sandy Hook Ride on Washington and seeks to “raise awareness of the need for common-sense gun legislation and to honor the 26 children and educators killed by a gunman at Sandy Hook Elementary School.” Speakers include Senator Blumenthal and First Selectman Tesei. Continue Reading →

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Internet Safety: Cyberbullying, Spyware, Parental Controls

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Part 2 of 2-part feature on Greenwich Police Detective Christy Girard’s presentation on Internet safety and children. Detective  Girard acknowledged in her presentation to the Father’s Forum on March 1st that parents may be reluctant to use monitoring software, or “Spyware.” Monitoring all a child’s text messages and social media posts is potentially exhausting. However, according to Detective Girard,  if a child is being bullied, it is ideal to be able to have access their online communications. Her advice is to trust one’s instincts, and monitor when necessary. Continue Reading →

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Children & Internet Safety: Friends with Strangers, Sexting, Facebook

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Part 1 of 2-part feature
(Link to part 2: Internet Safety: Cyberbullying, Spyware, Parental Controls)

Greenwich Police Detective Christy Girard tackled the subject of children and Internet safety at this past Saturday’s Father’s Forum at the YMCA. Girard covered everything from grooming behavior of sexual predators to mean girl cyber-bullying on playdates, and elaborated on the multiple ways a child can get in trouble or become a victim. Lest a parent feel helpless about the treachery of predators and bullies targeting their children, Girard left parents a grab bag of tools and tricks at their disposal to keep even the most internet-savvy children safe. Who Are Your Kids Talking to? 

Girard said predators work to earn a child’s trust and break them away from their parents. “You don’t know who you’re talking to, right?” Girard asked the audience at the Father’s Forum. Continue Reading →

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Greenwich Art Society 97th Juried Exhibition Awards Announced

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On Friday night, the Bendheim Gallery was again abuzz  over a new set of artwork and a mostly new set of artists eager for news. Whereas last Friday’s “match-up” event was suspenseful for artists hoping to have been selected by Greenwich Avenue businesses for the upcoming May Art to the Ave event, the Feb. 28 the reception kicked off the 97th annual juried exhibition that runs through March 28, 2014. The annual juried show is prestigious in the art community, but if there were any frayed nerves in the gallery, a string trio playing in the paneled gathering space along the main corridor soothed any stomach butterflies. An abundance of sushi, salmon, sandwiches and bite-sized dessert assortments, as well as wine was on offer, and local artists had a chance to mingle and meet others from nearby towns and New York City. Continue Reading →

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One GHS Senior’s Reflections on Black History Month

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The following speech was delivered by Alleyha Dannett, a member of Greenwich High School class of ’14 to the a gathering of government. In 1999, Will Smith, comedian, actor, and musical artist, had a song called Afro-Angel. In this song, he says, “Here I stand before you – brown. Color of the mountains Colossal as the earth Wrapped so deliciously within my own joy and misery Feathers of my wings paralyzed by the distance of my mind Here I stand before you, the color of the night Frozen by the potential of me.”
Hello all, for those of you who do not know me, my name is Alleyha Dannett, and I am a Senior here. I’ve lived in Greenwich, for about 8 years. Continue Reading →

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The Phone Scam People in Connecticut Are Falling For

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On Friday Senator Chris Murphy sent a letter to the FBI asking them  to alert the public about a “malicious telephone scam” occurring in Connecticut and across the country. Murphy asked the FBI to publish the details of the scam via the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) so local authorities can be on the lookout. According to Murphy, “Callers from Connecticut describe a phone call they received where the perpetrator claims that a family member of the intended victim has been involved in an accident and is being held hostage until the caller receives money.” (Click here for full text of Murphy’s letter)

Not far from Greenwich, Police in Norwalk announced Friday that they have received several complaints from residents about an unknown caller saying that a family member had been in an accident and is being held hostage until the resident wires them money through Stop & Shop or Western Union. The suspect caller has been predominantly described as a Hispanic male or male with an accent. Continue Reading →

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Fundraiser at C Parker Gallery Benefits Non-Profit that Nurtures Veterans

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Veterans make great entrepreneurs. That is the premise of BDV, which is short for Business Development for Veterans. The BDV Connecticut chapter, spearheaded by State Rep. Fred Camillo who serves as its executive director, held a lively fundraiser Thursday night at Tiffany Benincasa’s C Parker Gallery at 17 East Putnam Ave. BDV does not lend money. Rather the organization gives money in the form of grants to veterans turned entrepreneurs. Continue Reading →

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