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...
View ArticleChuck 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,...
View ArticleUp 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...
View ArticleGreenwich 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...
View ArticlePHOTOS: 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...
View ArticleAdopt 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...
View ArticleBruce 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...
View ArticleMaritime 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...
View ArticleUp 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...
View ArticleCT 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,...
View ArticleBlumenthal: 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...
View ArticleLeague 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...
View ArticleGreenwich 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...
View ArticleHOUSE 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...
View ArticleLarceny 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...
View ArticleIn 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...
View ArticleDTC 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...
View ArticleGreenwich 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,...
View ArticleFriendly 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...
View ArticleLitvack: 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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