Julian Curtiss School pulled out all the stops for students on the first day of the 2024-2025 school year. For many it was the first chance to meet the school’s new principal, Eduardo Calderón. Continue Reading →
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Greenwich Police Ceremony Marks Promotion to Sergeant, Appointments to Detective First Grade and Retirement
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Greenwich Police held a ceremony in the town hall meeting room on Tuesday to mark the promotional swearing-in of David Swift to the rank of Sergeant, and the appointments of both Detective James Manning and Detective Michael Rooney to Detective First Grade. Also, Sergeant Brent Reeves who retired on July 1 was sworn in as a member of the department’s Special Police Unit. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Police & Fire, Brent Reeves, Fred Camillo, Greenwich Police Dept, James Heavey, James Manning, Kraig Gray, Mark Zuccerella
Residents Urge Town to Add Crosswalks, Sidewalks, Enforcement in Old Greenwich & Riverside
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At Monday’s DPW forum, one resident of Perna Lane said neighbors continuously have to replace knocked down mailboxes and re-seed their grass because trucks drive on their front lawns. She said pets had been killed and children had been hit by cars. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Police & Fire, Real Estate, Schools, Transportation, Amy Siebert, Audra Kruk, Bob DeAngelo
YWCA Domestic Violence Awareness Vigil features Purple Ribbon Award to Greenwich Animal Control
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Recipients of the 2023 Purple Ribbon Award were the officers of Greenwich Animal Control who make sure that innocent pets caught in the cross hairs of domestic violence can be safe and well. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Health, Amrutha Nandaku, Bill Petersen, Brooke Pi, Demetria Nelson, domestic violence, Eric Scorca
Boy Scouts, First Responders and Volunteers Come Together for Annual Scouting for Food Drive
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According to Emilia Schiro, the event generated 130 crates and 3,900 pounds of food, as well as over $900 in monetary donations. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Boy Scouts, Fred Camillo, James Heavey, Knights of Columbus, Margaret Goldberg, Neighbor to Neighbor, Scouting for Food
Greenwich Boy Scouts Acquire Emergency Services Skills at Seton Reservation
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In order to achieve Eagle Scout status, the highest rank of the scouting program, a Scout must earn 21 merit badges. There are more than 100 merit badges, and each Scout is encouraged to pursue the skills they are passionate about. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Arabella Everitt, Boy Scouts, Camp Seton, Emilia Schiro, GEMS, GEMS 911 Explorers, James Heavey
PHOTOS: Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich Thanksgiving Feast for 300 is One Big Family
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Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich Board of Directors, Alumni, and Greenwich First Responders love participating in this holiday to serve Club members. Some servers, such as Club alumni Police Chief Jim Heavey and First Selectman Fred Camillo, have made it a tradition to serve the children as they were served as members. Continue Reading →
Filed under: News, Bill Gallagher, Bobby Walker, Boys and Girls Club of Greenwich, Brooke Lombardo, Camryn Ferrara, Chris Winters, Christopher Wallace
Greenwich Police Dept Celebrates Four Promotions: “With rank comes responsibility”
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Camillo recognized Monday’s event as the first ceremony the police have held in 16 months due to the pandemic. “It’s a bright new day for our town and our country too,” Camillo said. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Police & Fire, Eric Scorca, Fred Camillo, Greenwich Police Dept, James Heavey, Kraig Gray, Ted Latiak
Indivisible: No, Chief Heavey, we should not be quiet.
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“Having the highest-ranking member of the Greenwich police force come out against free political speech and assembly no matter the context or reason is chilling, dangerous and requires a response.” – Joanna Swomley and Nerlyn Pierson founders of Indivisible Greenwich Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, James Heavey, Joanna Swomley, Nerlyn Pierson
Greenwich Police Chief Warns Against Consequences of Legalizing Marijuana for Recreational Use
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“The research and studies from states that have legalized marijuana for recreational use are clear and abundant. The negative effects to community members, especially our youth, far outweigh the ‘positive’ effects of expanding the availability of currently illegal intoxicants.” – Greenwich Police Dept Chief, James Heavey Continue Reading →