Board of Selectmen Looking to Engage with Community
The Board of Selectmen wants to engage with the community through several forums hopefully beginning this autumn. First Selectman Fred Camillo said he’d like to hold neighborhood forums to discuss residents’ issues and concerns. These forums would be held yearly in order to give ample opportunity to discuss issues as they arise.
Second Champion Golf Classic To Be Held In September
Having been cancelled last year due to COVID-19, the Global Citizens Initiative (GCI) and the Matsui 55 Baseball Foundation will host the second annual Champion A Champion Golf Classic on Sept. 20 at the Tamarack Country Club in Greenwich. The event will help raise money for youth empowerment programs to help the next generation of global and ethical leaders at GCI and Matsui 55.
Firework Picnic Fundraiser To Benefit Parks And Rec. Foundation
The Town of Greenwich Parks and Recreation Foundation has announced a Firework Picnic Fundraiser in conjunction with the planned Town fireworks on the evenings of July 3 and July 5. Supporters will be able to pre-order picnic boxes for curbside pick-up from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Eastern Greenwich Civic Center on the day of the fireworks, rain or shine. Marcia Selden Catering will handle the meals. $20 from each order will be donated to the Town of Greenwich Parks and Recreation Foundation. The number of meals available will be limited. Order no later than June 30.
Greenwich Hospital Oncologist To Retire After Years Of Care
According to an announcement from Greenwich Hospital, Dr. Dickerman Hollister Jr. will officially retire this month after treating scores of Greenwich families over the years.
Mike’s Organic Now Offering Prepared Foods
Mike’s Organic, based in Stamford and is the premier farm-to-home delivery service in Connecticut, recently announced the start of “Made By Mike’s” — a new line of prepared foods.
Greenwich Sidewalk Sale Days
Greenwich Sidewalk Sales will take place from Thursday, July 8 to Sunday, July 11. Hours from Thursday through Saturday are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. with Sunday hours from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Democratic Nominee for First Selectman Race Chosen
The Nominating Committee of the Greenwich Democratic Town Committee announced on Monday that William “Bill” Kelly, an attorney and longtime Greenwich resident who has served on the Representative Town Meeting, Board of Estimate and Taxation, and Board of Education will run for First Selectman.
Next Generation Of Physicians Graduate From Greenwich Hospital
Greenwich Hospital recently celebrated the 46th annual Internal Medicine Residence Program graduating class, including seven residents and seven interns.
Greenwich Avenue Intersection Ribbon Cutting
Town officials and community members came together on the corner of Elm Street and Greenwich Avenue for a ribbon cutting to mark the completion of the Greenwich Avenue Intersection Improvement project.
Two Pharmacies on Greenwich Avenue Burgled
In the early morning on June 20, Burglaries occurred at two pharmacies on Greenwich Avenue. The crimes took place at Grannick’s Pharmacy and Greenwich Pharmacy.
Island Beach Stand
Abilis, a Greenwich-based nonprofit, will be operating and staffing the Island Beach Concession Stand. Abilis is still waiting on the arrival of equipment, refrigeration, and permits, but the stand should open within the next few weeks.
CMS Teacher Chosen Central Middle School’s Allison Fallon is the Greenwich Public Schools selection for the 2022 Connecticut Teacher of the Year Program.
Red Cross Severe Blood Shortages
The American Red Cross is experiencing a severe blood shortage. Donors of all blood types – especially type O and those giving platelets – are urged to make an appointment to give as soon as possible.
Family Centers Honors Disla-Toone, Torres for Excellence in Leadership
Family Centers’ Director of Early Education Yenny Disla-Toone and Chief Health Officer Dennis Torres were named the inaugural winners of our Janet Hennessey Dilenschneider Excellence in Leadership Award.
Greenwich Golfers Tee off to Support The Maritime Aquarium
A number of Greenwich community members were among the foursomes during The Maritime Aquarium’s 10th annual Golf Classic on May 24 at the Wee Burn Country Club in Darien. This year’s Golf Classic raised more than $185,000 toward the Maritime Aquarium.
Homestead Inn Renovation
The Homestead Inn and Restaurant, currently located at 420 Field Point Road, has submitted a pre-application to the Planning and Zoning Commission in order to renovate its buildings. The classic bed and breakfast inn hopes to renovate guest rooms into larger suites, and include new features such as windows, doors, and interior modifications.
Greenwich Post Office Employee Retires
Cesar Carde, a well known and loved Post Office employee, is retiring after 37 years of work at various Greenwich Post Office branches. Carde, 64, is moving on to the next chapter of his life, where he will be traveling with his wife to Puerto Rico, and then going backpacking throughout South America.
Senator Kasser Resigns
Senator Alex Kasser, who represented Greenwich, New Canaan, and Stamford in the 36th senate district, has resigned. In her statement, Kasser cites personal circumstances involving her marriage.
Property and Vehicle Tax Bills
Heather Smeriglio, Greenwich Tax Collector, has announced that tax bills are scheduled to have been mailed out on June 21. The first installment of the 2020 Grand List for Real Estate is due on July 1, and will be considered delinquent after August 2, as will personal property and motor vehicle taxes. Bills may now be viewed and paid on the Tax Collectors website at www.greenwichct.org, and bills can be paid in person at the Tax Collector’s office on weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Bailiwick Club Celebrates 50 Years
Bailiwick Club, founded by Bruce Warwick and Peter Malkin, is set to celebrate its 50th anniversary on June 27. Bailiwick was the first open membership club in Greenwich to be created, with no restrictions on race, religion, or color.
Parsonage Cottage “Tee Party”
Parsonage Cottage recently held its second annual “Tee Party”, where over 200 people participated in and enjoyed a mini-golf tournament to raise funds and awareness of the services provided to residents of Parsonage.
Greenwich High Hires New Girls Swimming and Diving Coach
Greenwich High School has announced that Brendan Heller will be replacing Lorrie Hokayem as the new head girls swimming and diving coach.
Cardinal Stadium Construction Update
Greenwich Athletics Twitter has announced that construction has made progress on phase 1A at Cardinal Stadium, with the construction of new home-side bleachers which are ADA accessible with a press box, an elevator, new bathrooms, and a new team room set to be placed underneath the bleachers.
Greenwich Police Department Training
The Greenwich Police Department Officers have been receiving a lot of training in June. Officers are currently being trained in detecting intoxicated drivers, search and seizure, use of the combat application tourniquet (CAT), and more. The Captains have been attending Executive Development Courses, and Sergeants have been receiving leadership training.
July 4 Flag Raising
The Independence Day association will be sponsoring the flag raising on the steps of Town Hall on July 4 at 9:00 a.m. At the event, the Greenwich Girls Scouts will parade the flags of the thirteen colonies, remarks will be made by town representatives, live music will be offered by the Sound Beach Community Band, and cake will be provided. All residents are welcome to attend and honor our patriots and veterans.
Phillip Morris Looks to CT
Philip Morris International (PMI) — the Swiss-American multinational cigarette and tobacco manufacturing company — announced the relocation of its corporate headquarters to Connecticut from New York. PMI said the relocation will bring approximately 200 jobs to Connecticut, and that the new headquarters is expected to be operational by summer 2022.
