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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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
Greenwich Police Detective Justin Rivera Promoted to Sergeant
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“I’ve been watching your career as you progressed,” Police Chief Heavey said. “You’ve always been an officer who initiates action. You’ve always been the first one out of the car to back up other officers and will be an outstanding asset as supervisor to the patrol division.” Continue Reading →
Filed under: Police & Fire, Chief Jim Heavey, Deputy Chief Jim Bonney, Fred Camillo, Greenwich Police Dept, Hector Arzeno, Justin Rivera, Steve Meskers
Five New Members of the Greenwich Fire Dept Sworn In
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The Greenwich Fire Dept held a swearing in ceremony on Thursday for five new members. Fire Chief Joseph McHugh introduced the men and First Selectman Fred Camillo, who serves as fire commissioner, swore in each new member. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Police & Fire, Allison Wood, Brandon Wood, Brinton Beard, Chief Joseph McHugh, Ethan McAllister, Fred Camillo, Greenwich Fire Dept
Greenwich Candlelight Vigil Honors Lives Lost to ICE
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“The people who have died in immigration custody had names. They had friends and family who loved them… Their lives mattered and their deaths mattered too.” – Michele Greenberg Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Alex Pretti, Amanda Gorman, Hector Arzeno, ICE, Jim Himes, Johan Sebastian Duran Guerrero, Laurie Heiss Grealy
YMCA Greenwich Marks 100 Years of Community Impact with Successful Gala
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Over the past several years, the YMCA of Greenwich has experienced significant growth and transformation, expanding programs, strengthening community partnerships, growing childcare services, increasing outreach efforts, and deepening its impact across Greenwich. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Giving, An Evening on the French Riviera, Hector Arzeno, Jennifer Galbally, Matt Skaarup, Sandy Waters, Steve Meskers
Poll Workers Celebrated in Style by the Greenwich Registrars of Voters
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June 16 designated was Poll Worker Appreciation Day and about 125 poll workers attended an outdoor dinner on the patio of town hall in their honor. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, David Weisbrod, Fred DeCaro, Harry Fisher, Heather Smeriglio, Hector Arzeno, Jackie Budkins, Joe Kelly
Viral Video in Supermarket Results in Nathaniel Witherell Investigation of Incident Involving Staff Member
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An alleged racist verbal assault was recorded in a Stamford supermarket by an Indian woman who appears to be on the receiving end of a tirade from a woman buying shredded cheese and cigarettes, later identified online as a nurse employed by Greenwich’s town-owned nursing home, The Nathaniel Witherell. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, @ThatDaneshGuy, Danesh, Sarina Gupta, ShopRite, Steve Meskers, The Nathaniel Witherell, Victoria Louise Mason
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
State Rep Steve Meskers Announces Run for a 5th Term to Represent CT’s 150th District
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“We are living in polarizing times. But I have always believed that my responsibility is to represent everyone in this community. Whenever possible—and whenever it’s reasonable—I’ve worked to reach across the aisle, listen to different perspectives, and find solutions that serve us all.” – Steve Meskers Continue Reading →