The opening of DeCicco & Sons store at 21 Glenville Street marked the family-owned grocer’s first location in the Connecticut and its first expansion beyond New York. Continue Reading →
PHOTOS: DeCicco & Sons Opens in Glenville with Fanfare
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Jill Oberlander
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PHOTOS: New Central Middle School Marks Grand Opening with Ribbon Cutting
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“Today we bid a fond farewell to our old school that served us for nearly 70 years. What a beautiful place it is,” he joked as the adjacent demolition of the old school continued…Many of you or your children attended the old CMS, I’m sure it’s bittersweet to see it removed.” – Building Committee Chair Joe Rossetti Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Schools, Ben Branyan, Bob Chaney, Central Middle School, Christina Poccia, Clare Kilgallen
Oberlander: On 8-30g, It’s time to ask whether the policy needs to change
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“As your state senator, I’ll stand up against one-size-fits-all mandates from Hartford and fight to protect the interests of the 36th District.” – Jill Oberlander Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, 8-30g, affordable housing, Jill Oberlander, Putnam Green, Western Junior Highway, wetlands
Avon Theatre in Stamford Launches Transformative Renovation Project of Historic Movie Theater
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The Avon is closed for construction, which began in January 2026, and is slated to reopen in Spring 2027. The new theater will feature three state-of the art cinemas, all new seating, expanded educational facilities, welcome community gathering spaces including a cafe and wine bar, and will be ADA compliant. Also, the renovation will bring the latest projection and sound technology including a 4K laser projection system and Dolby Atmos sound. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Arts, Giving, Arthur Selkowitzat, Avon Theatre, Caroline Simmons, Frank Gaudio, Jill Oberlander, Peter H. Gistelinck
Annual YWCA Stand Against Racism: “The Talk” about Inclusion and Navigating Racism is More a Series of Moments
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Keynote speaker Ali Morgan, DEI practitioner and education coach, emphasized that “the talk” with children about inclusion and navigating racism is not a one-time perfect conversation, but rather a series of moments.
“It’s a question at the dinner table, or in the car. It’s a comment after school, or a moment of confusion or discomfort…How we respond in those moments is ultimately what matters.” Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Schools, Ali Morgan, Dr. Toni Jones, Fred Camillo, Greenwich High School, Jen Barro, Jill Oberlander
Joe Kelly to Make Public Announcement of his Run for State Senate on March 21
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On March 21 Kelly plans to make a public announcement of his candidacy behind Cardinal at 12:30pm. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Janet Stone McGuigan, Jill Oberlander, Joe Kelly
Judge’s Memorandum of Decision: What a Reasonable Jury Might Find in Kordick v Greenwich
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It’s been three years since the morning Greenwich residents woke up to discover the red and white Trump/Camillo lawn signs. A lawsuit has wended its way through court, but on Tuesday Judge Krumeich issued a memorandum of decision on a claim for summary judgement by defendants. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Donald Trump, Fred Camillo, Jack Kriskey, Jill Oberlander, Judge Edward Krumeich, Mark Kordick, memorandum of decision
Some Introspection after Anticipated Red Wave Falters in Greenwich
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“The takeaway from this is that the new Republican party is even more energized against this establishment.” – Carl Higbie Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Carl Higbie, Hector Arzeno, Jill Oberlander, Kimberly Fiorello, Peter Sherr, Rachel Khanna, Red Wave Road Rally
Greenwich’s Community Bike Fest: Making Roads Safer for Bicyclists
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“We have some of the most beautiful biking anywhere, including beautiful rolling hills, but we don’t make it as accessible as we should.” – US Congressman Jim Himes Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Health, Bill Bogardus, Emanuel Soler, Fred Camillo, Greg Piccininno, Jackson Bogardus, Jill Oberlander
Partially Painted Pollinator Pathway Mural May Become ‘Big Time Selfie Wall’
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Pat Sesto, Environmental Affairs director, said it was critical to share a vibrant message about the value of pathways. “Art is an essential way to communicate.” Continue Reading →