Adopt-A-Dog’s Puttin’ on the Dog is Set for Sunday, Rain or Shine
Volunteers set up tents and displays for Puttin’ on the Dog, which is set for Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016. Credit: Leslie Yager On Saturday volunteers were busy setting up tents and tables for the 29th...
View ArticleRoy Rowan, 96
Roy Rowan, a former foreign correspondent, writer and editor for Life, Time and Fortune, who covered Mao’s revolution in China and the Korean and Vietnam wars, died on Tuesday, September 13 at...
View ArticleUp to the Minute Greenwich Property Transfers, Sept 12-14, 2016
Up to the Minute Greenwich property transfers, Sept, 12-14, 2016 transcribed from the Assessor’s office at Greenwich Town Hall: 42 John Street from William and Joshua Weeks co-executors of the Estate...
View ArticlePHOTOS: 29th Annual Puttin’ on the Dog Cheats the Weather Gods
Drawing a crowd was gentle “Holly,” who was adopted by the Russell family 15 years ago from Adopt A Dog. Puttin on the Dog. Sept. 18, 2016 The 29th annual Puttin on the Dog fundraiser at Roger Sherman...
View ArticleLetter: Start School Later Moves Stress to the End of the Day
Open letter from Sharon Sunoo submitted to GFP, Sept 18, 2016 Dear Chairwoman Erickson, Members of the Board of Education, Dr. Corda, Dr. Carabillo and Dr. Winters, This is perhaps my fourth letter to...
View ArticleLetter: Scientific evidence in favor of later start times is overwhelming
Letter submitted by Jonathan Perloe, Sept. 19, 2016 Dear Members of the Greenwich Board of Education: I am writing to urge that on September 22 you unanimously approve the implementation of later...
View ArticleCountdown to Knights of Columbus Fall Flea Market: Oct 2
The Greenwich Knights of Columbus fall flea market is coming up! The event is rain or shine. Date: Sunday, October 2nd, 2016 Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00PM...
View ArticlePlaying for Change Day at WMS Set for Sept. 24
Western Middle School will host the first “Greenwich Playing For Change Day” on Saturday, September 24, 2016 from 2:00 p.m.to 5:00 p.m. “Playing for Change Day” is a worldwide event promoting global...
View ArticleRep. Mike Bocchino Joins Fellow Republicans at Hearing to Oppose Metro-North,...
Mike Bocchino (R-150), Laura Devlin (R-134) , Gail Lavielle (R-143 ), Brenda Kupchick (R-132), Dave Rutigliano (R-123). State Representative Mike Bocchino (R-150) joined fellow Republican legislators...
View ArticleMan Arrested after Cashing Winning Lottery Ticket He Stole from Greenwich...
Greenwich Police arrested a man on Saturday for stealing scratch-off lottery cards and cigarettes in August. The arrest stemmed from an incident at a West Putnam Avenue gas station/convenience store...
View ArticleGreenwich High School’s Dr. Sarah Goldin Selected Finalist for CT Teacher of...
Dr. Goldin with Taulant Bici at GHS graduation 2015. Credit: Leslie Yager Dr. Sarah Goldin, a Greenwich High School science teacher, has been selected as a Finalist for the 2017 Connecticut Teacher of...
View ArticleVictim of Sunday Fire on Windsor Lane Has Died
The following statement was issued by the Greenwich Fire Dept. at 5:00pm on Monday At approximately 1:55 p.m. on Sunday, September 18, 2016, Greenwich Fire Department units were assigned to respond to...
View ArticlePHOTOS: The Julian Curtiss Small but Special Tradition of Kindergarten...
The bell is poised on the terrace at Julian Curtiss School in time for the ringing in ceremony on Sept. 16, 2016 Credit: Asher Almonacy Each year at Julian Curtiss School of World Languages, the year...
View ArticleGreenwich Man Charged after Stealing Items from YMCA Locker Room
Brian Saavedra, 27, of 143 Rectory Street in Greenwich was arrested by Greenwich Police on Sept 17 after an incident at the YMCA. On Saturday, around 6:20pm, officers were sent to the YMCA on the...
View ArticleMan Charged With Evading Responsibility After Failing to Report Accident...
Mohammed Bouaroura, 27, of Corona, NY was arrested on Sept 19 at about 2:40am after Greenwich Police observed his vehicle parked along Fairfield Road. Police determined Mr. Bouaroura had been involved...
View ArticleGreenwich Academy Alumna Named “Genius” by MacArthur Foundation
Lauren Redniss, Greenwich Academy class of ’92 graduate was named “Genius” by MacArthur Foundation. Photo courtesy Greenwich Academy Visual storyteller Lauren Redniss ’92 was awarded the MacArthur...
View ArticleNew Fall Recipe: Vegan Apple Raspberry Crisp
This easy to prepare fall dessert is bursting with harvest flavors: fruit is blanketed with a crisp cinnamon, pecan and oat layer. Vegan, gluten-free and irresistible! The crisp, hot out of the oven....
View ArticleRiverside Man Charged with Unlawful Restraint
Patrick Rooney, 59, was arrested by Greenwich Police on Sept 21 for an incident on Summit Road in Riverside. On Wednesday, Greenwich Police responded to a report that Mr. Rooney was preventing another...
View ArticleGreenwich EMS to Host Cocktails & Conversation Evening at L’Escale
Enjoy cocktails, light bites, and conversation courtesy of GEMS at L’Escale restaurant on September 29 from 6:00-8:00pm. This free evening is a wonderful way to meet patients who have benefited from...
View ArticleAttorney for Neighbors of Desecrated African-American Cemetery: No Proof...
Teresa Vega who traces her ancestors back to African-Americans likely buried in the ‘colored cemetery’ adjacent to the historic Byram cemetery, addresses Greenwich’s Board of Selectmen at a public...
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