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New School Start Times in Greenwich Just Two Weeks Away

In 2016, students organized to lobby for a delayed start time at GHS. Photo: Leslie Yager Schools in at least nineteen states are planning to ring the first bell later this fall according to the...

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Chuck Standard, 98, Brave WWII Navy Pilot

Chuck Standard with a photo of a World War II co-pilot, Aug 24, 2011. Credit: Leslie Yager Chuck Standard, a WWII Navy pilot in the Pacific who later raised a family with his wife Nancy in Riverside,...

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Up to the Minute Greenwich Property Transfers, Aug 7, 2017

Up to the Minute Greenwich Property Transfers, Aug 7, 2017 71 Glenville Rd 71 Glenville Rd from Kenneth Giacobbe and Sandra Giacobbe to James Coster on Aug 7, 2017 for $3,495,000 21 East Point Lane 21...

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Greenwich United Way is “Fixer, Finder and Funder” of Social Services

Greenwich United Way is providing additional funds for programs that meet human service needs of the Greenwich community. “We will consider applications for funding for programs in the following three...

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PHOTOS: St Roch’s Feast Draws Crowds on Series of Warm, Clear Nights

Cara, a rising 2nd grader at New Lebanon School, enjoyed St. Roch Feast with her family on Saturday night. Aug 12, 2017 Photo: Leslie Yager Saturday was the icing on the cake of four warm, clear August...

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Adopt a Dog Success Story: Frankie is an energetic and friendly family dog

About three weeks ago, Frankie an energetic nine-year-old dog found himself back at Adopt a Dog after her owner of two years passed away. Since his arrival, Frankie has been adjusting to living among...

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Bruce Museum Exhibition Spotlights Local Artist George Wharton Edwards...

George Wharton Edwards (American, 1859-1950) Farmhouses on Monhegan Island, n.d. Oil on canvas mounted on board. 18 1/2 x 25 in. Anonymous Gift, Bruce Museum Collection 80.23.01. Image Courtesy Bruce...

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Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk Offers Variety of August Cruises

Enjoy a relaxing “TGIF Cruise” (Fridays) or “Sunset Cruise” (Saturdays) out onto Long Island Sound aboard The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk’s R/V Spirit of the Sound. Examine fish, crabs and other...

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Up to the Minute Greenwich Property Transfers, Aug 8-10, 2017

Up to the Minute Greenwich Property Transfers, Aug 8-10, 2017 9 Byram Dock Street 9 Byram Dock Street from 9 Byram Dock LLC to Craig Warren Peters on Aug 8, 2017 for $1,100,000 6 Dingletown Rd 6...

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CT Sales Tax Holiday for Clothing & Shoes Under $100 Runs Aug 20 to 26

Plan now if you want to take advantage of the state’s sales tax holiday for clothing and footwear that costs under $100 — especially since stores may have their own sales for the same week: Sunday,...

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Blumenthal: Only Difference between Charlottesville and KKK Demonstrations...

A crowd of over 100 descended on Greenwich Town Hall on Sunday night for a vigil to honor those injured or perished in Charlottesville, VA on Saturday after a rally of white supremacists and far right...

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League of Women Voters of Greenwich to Sponsor Forum for Republican...

The League of Women Voters of Greenwich will sponsor a forum for Republican candidates for the Board of Estimate and Taxation. The event will be held at the Town Hall (Cone Room) on Tuesday, September...

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Greenwich Masters Crew Win Impressive 14 Races at Diamond States Masters Regatta

Greenwich Masters Crew won an impressive 14 races en route to the overall team points trophy and the sculling points trophy at the Diamond States Masters Regatta in Middletown, Delaware. Email news...

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HOUSE OF THE WEEK: Four New Townhomes in Downtown Greenwich To Be Sold at...

The Maples on Milbank, 151 Milbank Avenue, Greenwich, CT. Four upscale townhomes in The Maples at Milbank, a luxury residential address in the fashionable downtown of Greenwich, Connecticut, will be...

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Larceny Charge for Man Who Allegedly Stole Car from Auto Body Shop

Jose Antonio Cruz, 51, of 246 Clinton Place in Newark, NJ was arrested by Greenwich Police on August 9 for an April 29th incident involving a stolen Honda from a business in Greenwich. Greenwich Police...

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In Weekend Residential Burglaries, Thieves Grabbed Items through Windows

Greenwich Police report that there were two residential burglaries on Saturday, Aug 12. Both involved thieves reaching through windows to grab items of value. In the first incident, which took place at...

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DTC Chair Ramer: After Charlottesville, leadership should be seeking to find...

Submitted by DTC chair Jeff Ramer, August 14, 2017 To the editor: It is not enough that civilized society condemns the events at Charlottesville. Mere declarations of rejection of white supremacy, or...

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Greenwich Police Host Incident Tabletop Planning Demos for Greenwich’s Schools

Greenwich Police Chief Jim Heavey and Greenwich Schools Superintendent Dr. Jill Gildea. Photo: Leslie Yager On Monday at Greenwich Police headquarters about 50 of leaders from Greenwich Public Schools,...

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Friendly Blue Budgie Lands at Tod’s Pt Concession Stand

On Monday evening, a little blue Budgie landed at the south concession stand at Tod’s Point, and stayed a spell. Concession stand workers noticed the bird was very friendly because he flew away and...

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Litvack: It is important for local leaders to condemn actions of neo-nazis

Submitted by Sandy Litvack, candidate for Greenwich First Selectman, regarding Charlottesville: As the enormity of the tragedy at Charlottesville sinks deeper into our minds and hearts and the silence...

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