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Letter: I wonder where current elected officials stand on national issues

Letter to the editor submitted by Monica Prihoda June 9, 2018 To the Editor: In response to two recent articles:  “Groups face legal challenge” (6/3/18) and the commentary submitted by First Selectman...

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What’s In, What’s Out on Greenwich Ave and Beyond: Nurturing a Design District

What’s new on Greenwich Avenue and beyond? According to Diane Roth of Allied Property Group, it’s the town’s burgeoning design district. Roth noted that in a deal listed and leased by Tom Torelli,...

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Experiment and Explore Dance Styles at Summer Dance Camp at Allegra Dance...

At Dance Camp at Allegra Dance Greenwich, we offer the experience of trying new styles of dance and expanding on the styles your child(ren) has done before. Children will participate in a ballet,...

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Bogus Benjamins Turn Up at Post Office on Amogerone Crossway

In a report of a Financial Crime that took place at the US Post office on Amogerone Crossway on June 7, police say they heard the post office about an hour and a half after several counterfeit $100...

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Greenwich Schools Superintendent Announces Representative for the 2019 CT...

Superintendent of Schools Dr. Jill Gildea has announced the selection of Ms. Michele Giorlando DeRosa, English Language Arts and AVID teacher at Western Middle School, as the Greenwich Public Schools...

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Up to the Minute Greenwich Property Transfers, June 1-4, 2018

Up to the Minute Greenwich Property transfers, June 1-4, 2018 transcribed from the Assessor’s office at Greenwich Town Hall 274 Valley Road 274 Valley Road from El Dorado Properties East, Inc to...

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Sesto Delves into Details of Upcoming Plastic Bag Ban in Greenwich

Sesto said only 1 to 3% of plastic bags are recycled, which is mostly a function of them not being recyclable. They too often end up as litter. “Pollution is generated from manufacture to disposal....

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Corbin’s Crusaders Summer Camp Builds Character Through Sports & Adventure

At Corbin’s Crusaders, summer campers create lifelong friendships in a compassionate and accepting environment. The goal is for kids to challenge themselves and gain self-confidence and character...

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PHOTOS: Paparazzi Flock to Red Carpet at Jr United Way “Together We Shine”...

The first ever “Together We Shine” dinner and dance for Abilis and local teens was held at the Greenwich YWCA on June 9. The event was organized by Greenwich Jr United Way and several GHS clubs. June...

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GHS “Education For All Club” Makes a Difference for Girls in Ghana

Members of the Education for All Club, left to right: Alexa Brust, Guadalupe Baulager, Payton Turkeltaub, Gillian Gordon, Alex Farricker, Sydney Noble, and Kate Turkeltaub. Photo: Leslie Yager The...

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Bocchino: Light at the End of the Sound Beach Rail Road Project

Submitted by State Rep Mike Bocchino (R-150) on June 12, 2018 And since all this loveliness cannot be heaven, it must be June! – Abba Gould Woolson As State Representative of the 150th district I...

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Reminiscing at the First Annual Boys & Girls Club Alumni Reunion

State Rep. Ben McGorty for Shelton, a Club kid who grew up in Cos Cob, with Greenwich Police Chief James Heavey and State Rep Fred Camillo at the first annual Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich alumni...

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Swim Across America Volunteer Alice Catalano, Convinced Efforts Make a...

Tyler, Alice and Matthew Catalano; Alec Viceconte and Richard and Jimmy Catalano. Contributed photo June 23rd is the date for the 12th annual Swim Across America Greenwich-Stamford Swim that makes...

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MacInspires Greenwich Offers Broad Spectrum of STEAM Summer Enrichment

School’s nearly out! Are you ready? MacInspires Greenwich has a full menu of STEAM offerings this summer featuring 20+ subjects for ages 6-16, many new for 2018. Options include Entrepreneurship Camp,...

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DUI for Riverside Man Who Drove into a Tree

On June 7 around 10:30pm, Greenwich Police were dispatched to Pilot Rock Lane on a report of a 911 call and hang up. While en route, officers observed evidence of a motor vehicle accident in the area...

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Battle Brewing Between Private Schools and Neighbors on Proposed 30% FAR...

During Tuesday night’s P&Z meeting residents clashed over the proposed amendments to P&Z regulations that would allow schools and educational institutions the opportunity under special permit...

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Scooby Doo & Yellow Submarine Spark Childhood Memories at C. Parker Gallery

Chase Lowthert with original Scooby Doo and the Gang artwork by Ron Campbell at C. Parker Gallery’s pop art show in Greenwich. Photo: Heather Brown Ron Campbell, legendary animator of beloved childhood...

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Dr. Jill Gildea Addresses Retired Men’s Association on Trends in Education

Dr. Jill Gildea Dr. Jill Gildea, exiting Greenwich Public Schools superintendent, spoke on Wednesday morning to the Retired Men’s Association of Greenwich at First Presbyterian Church. Dr. Gildea...

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PHOTOS: At GHS, AVID Family Celebrates the 44 Members of the Class of 2018

Front row left to right: AVID alumnus Gardy LeBon, plus current AVID student Emma Schuren and her mother Maureen Sheehan. Rear:  Bryan and Mara Subach with GHS AVID alumna Orquidia Moreno at the AVID...

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Greenwich Academy Purchases Another Residential Property

69 Maple Ave. Photo courtesy Assessor’s office at Greenwich Town Hall During Tuesday night’s Planning & Zoning meeting, a proposed text amendment that would allow “educational institutions” in...

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