Allen O’Farrell, a Greenwich Lion member and Lions Past District Governor led the program as Master of Ceremonies. The Keynote Speaker was Mark Lyon, Second Vice President of Lions Club International. Continue Reading →
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PHOTOS: Ed Vick, After 50 Years, the Residue of Vietnam Leaves a Mark
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Ed Vick, a former Lieutenant in the US Navy served two tours in Vietnam in a Patrol Boat, Riverine “PBR,” possibly the most hazardous duty in Vietnam. He led over 100 combat missions on the rivers of the Mekong Delta. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Holiday, American Legion, Ed Vick, Jim Heavey, Peter LeBeau, Sal DeAngelo, World War I, World War II
PHOTOS: YWCA Greenwich’s Walk Against Domestic Violence Draws Record Number
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Hundreds flocked to Bruce Park Sunday morning for the YWCA Greenwich’s Walk the Walk Against Domestic Violence. Domestic violence is the most reported violent crime in the Town of Greenwich. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Health, Volunteering, Bruce Park, Danielle Jean-Guillaume Sittol, David Snyder, Debbie Appelbaum, Demetria Nelson
Greenwich Eagle Scout Turtle Project Will Bring Turtles to Bruce Park
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Michael has anticipated his Eagle Scout project since he was in first grade. That was the year of a fortuitous meeting in an elevator at Greenwich Hospital with Walter Stratton, who suggested to Michael’s mother that her son attend a Boy Scout meeting. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Binney Park, Bruce Park, Darrin Wigglesworth, Eagle Scout, Greenwich High School, Jim Heavey, Michael Morales
Rain Fails to Derail Annual Scouting for Food Drive
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At the close of the food drive, Police Chief Jim Heavey, who is the Assistant Scoutmaster for Troop 35, distributed the “Scouting for Food” badges the boys earned. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Volunteering, food drive, Fred Camillo, Jim Heavey, Knights of Columbus, Neighbor to Neighbor, public safety complex, Scouting for Food
Riverside School Ceremony Honors Local Veterans, Past and Present
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On Friday, November 11, 2022, Riverside School hosted its annual Veterans Day Ceremony to honor service men and women, both past and present. An annual tradition for the past 22 years, the school held an outdoor event on the front lawn attended by community officials, local veterans, Riverside School students, parents, and staff. The ceremony kicked off at 9:00am with opening remarks from Principal Christopher Weiss followed by the raising of the flag. Veteran James Harper, a Riverside School parent. Nov 11, 2022 Contributed photo
First Selectman Fred Camillo addressed the crowd at Riverside School while principal Christopher Weiss looks on. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Holiday, Christopher Weiss, Dr. Toni Jones, Fred Camillo, James Harper, Jim Heavey, Riverside School, Safiya Key
Greenwich Scouting Camporee at Tod’s Point Benefits from Gorgeous Weather
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The Saturday morning activity included a weeding and seeding service project on what was once the grounds of J. Kennedy Tod’s mansion. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Volunteering, Carl Marinaccio, Chris Roehler, Cynthia Ehlinger, Diana Klingner, Greenwich Scouting, Jim Heavey
Police and Local Groups Work to Foster Healthy Relationships with Teens
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“We continue to cope with the impact of the disruptions and lack of engagement caused by the pandemic.” – Danielle Sittol, Youth Services Bureau at Greenwich’s Dept of Human Services Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Amanda Finn, Arch Street Teen Center, Chris Wallace, Danielle Sittol, Fred Reisch, Jack Gibson, Jim Heavey
Emergency Management Director Introduced at Public Safety Complex
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On Wednesday, Greenwich’s new Emergency Management Director, Joseph Laucella was welcomed by department heads. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Police & Fire, emergency operations center, Fred Camillo, GEMS, Jim Heavey, Joseph Laucella, Tracy Schietinger
Greenwich Eagle Scout Candidate Builds Cat Beds and Agility Equipment for Dogs at Animal Control
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Gianluca Bianchi, a member of the GHS class of 2023 and member of Troop 35 out of Glenville, said that while many Scouts work in nature, clearing trails and building bridges, wanted to incorporate his love of animals into his Eagle Scout project. Continue Reading →