GHS Announces 2021 Commencement Speaker
Greenwich High School has announced that journalist, television host, and author, Joan Lunden, will be the 2021 commencement speaker.
Lunden is the longest running female host on early morning television as part of Good Morning America. Greenwich High School Commencement will take place on Monday, June 21, at 5:00 p.m. on GHS fields 6 and 7.
Greenwich Patriots
On Flag Day, June 14, a group called the Greenwich Patriots organized a Flag Day Rally in front of Greenwich Town Hall, where attendees gathered to protest mandatory vaccinations of students and the instruction of critical race theory in the Greenwich schools curriculum.
The Greenwich Patriots have also put up signs throughout town that read “Educate Yes, Indoctrinate No” and “Unmask our children, Ban critical race theory, Protect medical freedom”, urging residents to attend the June 17 meeting of the Board of Education to speak on these issues.
Emergency Vet Facility Proposal
Veterinary Emergency Group, an emergency veterinary facility that offers 24 hour emergency and urgent care 365 days out of the year, has put in an application at 409 East Putnam Avenue in Cos Cob, the former location of Jos. A Bank Clothiers.
VEG would be a unique clinic allowing pet owners to stay with pets during procedures and overnight.
Sidewalk Sale
The Greenwich Sidewalk Sale is returning this July. The Sidewalk Sale will take place from Thursday, July 8 to Sunday, July 11. Although hours will vary from store to store, general hours are 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. So far, every application submitted by a business for the sidewalk sale has been accepted, with marked down inventory, and free refreshments offered.
John Margenot Honored
This past Wednesday, former First Selectman, John Margenot, was honored for nine years of service on the Town of Greenwich Ethics Board.
Margenot is Greenwich’s second most-winning First Selectman, and has dedicated his life to public service.
Pride Flag Raised at Town Hall
A flag-raising ceremony was held this past Thursday at Greenwich Town Hall, where First Selectmen Camillo, former selectman Marzullo, and Congressman Himes raised a pride over town hall.
Congressman Himes noted that the flag serves as to “acknowledge and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community”.
New Holly Hill Permits
Starting Thursday, July 1, residents will be required to display the new Holly Hill Resource Recovery Facility entrance permit when entering the Holly Hill facility.
Applications and sale of the new permit started on June 7, and for $25, permit holders will have access to disposal facilities for all accepted materials such as municipal solid waste, recycling, compost, and bulky waste.
The permit will be valid from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022.
Augustine’s Farm Stand Returns
Augustine’s Farm stand will be returning for the summer on Friday, June 18. The stand will be open every day of the week from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sundays.
The stand will be located at 1332 King Street and will offer an array of fresh fruits and vegetables, eggs, honey, and baked goods.
Wildlife Nesting Season
Greenwich Animal Control urges residents to take caution when driving near wildlife this season. It’s nesting season for turtles particularly, as well as bunnies, birds, squirrels, opossums, raccoons, and skunks.
Recently, many turtles have been run over by cars. Animal Control reminds residents to take care when approaching or helping animals. If you are trying to help a turtle to cross the road, shovels can be helpful to scoop them up. Otherwise, you can pick them up by their shell from behind, closer to their hind feet, and move them in the direction in which they were going. Never pick them up by their tails, be cautious of snapping, and call for assistance if necessary.
Please also be mindful if you are mowing your lawn to check for fur in the grass prior to mowing, as there could be bunny nests in your yard.
Greenwich United Way Finance Champions Showcase
The Greenwich United Way Finance Champions Program at the Boys and Girls Club of Greenwich was celebrated on May 25 with it’s annual Finance Champions Showcase and Bazaar.
The student presentations at the showcase demonstrated meaningful financial lessons, and featured the hard work of a group of middle school students and volunteers who have been working together over the course of five weeks to develop their financial goals.
Greenwich Cocktail Week
Greenwich Cocktail Week kicked off this week at the Old Greenwich Social Club.
This week’s event benefited the Emily Catherine Fedorko Foundation, a foundation providing funding to help spread education advocacy, and awareness of boating and water sports safety.
For more information on Greenwich Cocktail week and events, you can visit www. greenwichcocktailweek.com
Emily Catherine Fedorko Foundation Celebrates Safe Boating Week
The Emily Catherine Fedorko Foundation held its first “Swap Your Life Jackets for Emily” event on May 22 at the Innis Arden Cottage at Tod’s Point as a part of National Safe Boating Week in the town of Greenwich.
Over 175 new coast guard vests were given out to boat owners, water sports enthusiasts, and the Greenwich Police Marine Division. Old, swapped life jackets were collected by Sea Tow to be recycled into new vests.
GPD Celebrates Four Promotions
The Greenwich Police Department celebrated four promotions this week at the first ceremony that the police department has held in 16 months.
Captain Kraig Gray was promoted to Deputy Chief, Lieutenant Eric Scorca was promoted to Captain, Ted Latiak was promoted to Lieutenant, and Detective Kyle O’Neill was promoted to Sergeant.
GPD Warns Parents about Hosting Parties
As a result of recent medical emergencies and a vehicle crash, The Greenwich Police Department is asking parents to be aware of the Connecticut “House Party Law”, which prohibits minors to illegally possess liquor on private property or dwelling units.
The person in control does not need to be present, aware of drinking, or have to be an adult, and would still be held liable for civil damages if the host provides alcohol to a minor and the minor injures themselves or another as a result of intoxication.
GHS Names 2021 Valedictorian, Salutatorian, and Award Recipients
Greenwich High School has announced the 2021 Valedictorian, Salutatorians, and annual Principal’s Award recipients.
Iris Shi is the GHS valedictorian, while Mark Razanau and Colin Speaker are the Salutatorians, all of whom will be sharing remarks with the Class of 2021 at the graduation ceremony taking place on June 21.
Black Bear Sighting
A black bear was reported in the area of 290-300 Round Hill Road this week, according to the Round Hill Association, as well as in the Glenville area. The bear was tagged and is now referred to as “Bear 211”.
If you would like to follow Bear 211’s journey, you can join the Facebook group “Bear 211”.
Board of Selectmen
Forum Plans
The Board of Selectmen has planned neighborhood forums as a form of direct outreach, hoping to hear directly from residents in different neighborhoods.
Although no specific dates have been announced, more forums are being planned in neighborhoods such as Byram, Chickahominy, Cos Cob, Glenville, Backcountry, and Riverside. These forums would start in the fall, with eight being held each year, one to represent each neighborhood.
