POLICE AND FIRE
Greenwich Police Department Wins Battle of the Badge
The winner of the 2022 Battle of the Badges Blood Drive was the Greenwich Police Department. Stephanie Dunn Ashley presented Police Chief James Heavey with this year’s trophy. The goal was to see who could get the most pints of blood donated in their agency name. 62 volunteers came to the event to support Greenwich Police Department, Greenwich Emergency Medical Service, or Greenwich Fire resulting in 52 pints of blood for the American Red Cross. To find the next blood drive visit. https://www.redcross.org/give-blood.html
Two Greenwich Fire Department Promotions
Greenwich Professional Firefighters Lt Jeff Locher has been promoted to Deputy Chief and FF Jason Jeracka has been promoted to Lieutenant.
Cos Cob Volunteer Fire Co. Celebrates 100 Years; Cos Cob Fire Police Patrol Celebrates 95
At the end of last week, the Cos Cob Volunteer Fire Company celebrated 100 years and the Cos Cob Fire Police Patrol celebrated 95 years.
Greenwich Fire Department Assistant Chief Retires
Greenwich Fire Department Assistant Chief Brian Koczak has retired. Assistant Chief Koczak served the constituents of Greenwich for over 26 years.
Increase in Number of Stolen Checks
Recently, Greenwich has seen an increase in stolen checks from mailboxes. These checks are then washed with ink-removing chemicals and rewritten to a new payee for large sums of money. GPD is working with the US Postal Inspectors and other area police departments on this matter.
AROUND TOWN
2022 Turkey Trot Raises $65 Thousand
The 12th annual Turkey Trot held Saturday, November 26th raised $60,000 for Greenwich Public School programs. Two different Greenwich elementary schools received top honors in the Run for your School competition; Julian Curtiss and North Mianus School. Each school received a $500 prize which can be used to purchase physical education equipment.
LOCAL NONPROFITS & BUSINESSES
Nonprofit – Neighbor to Neighbor Receives Annual Christmas Tree Delivery
Neighbor to Neighbor received their annual delivery of Christmas Trees from Acacia Lodge earlier this week courtesy of the Greenwich Free Masons. The trees are donated to families who cannot afford to get a tree.
Business & Nonprofit – New England Total Energy Donates Equipment at Abilis Residence
Abilis operates more than a dozen residences in Greenwich, one of which needed a full refresh of its heating and hot water equipment. New England Total Energy donated all of the equipment and labor for the installation, Carlin Combustion Technology donated a gas burner for the house at 12 Orchard.
Business – Ribbon Cutting for Win Fertility
This past Tuesday, First Selectman Fred Camillo joined WIN Fertility CEO Dr. Roger Shedlin for a ribbon cutting celebrating their expansion in Greenwich. 40 new employees joined the Greenwich office! WIN is the nation’s leading benefit manager of family building services.
Nonprofit – The Garden Club of Old Greenwich Decorates for the Holiday
Garden Club of Old Greenwich members gathered earlier this week to decorate Old Greenwich for the holiday season. From the train station to the traffic circle on both sides of the street, the Garden Club of Old Greenwich adornedOld Greenwich in Holiday Cheer.
PEOPLE IN TOWN
Greenwich Native Cheryl B. Engelhardt Nominated for Grammy
Cheryl B. Engelhardt’s album, “The Passenger” has been nominated in Best New Age, Ambient or Chant Album. This is Engelhardt’s first Grammy nomination. Engelhardt grew up in Greenwich, having graduated from Greenwich Academy in 1998.
SCHOOLS
Robot Demonstration at Julien Curtiss
Last week, Julian Curtiss School welcomed artist Agnieszka Pilat, to present a hands-on demonstration of art, STEAM, and robotics and is best known for creating art using a robot dog named Spot.
SPORTS
Sacred Heart Greenwich swims to victory over host Canterbury School
Sacred Heart Greenwich’s swimming team produced a number of impressive performances in its victory on the road against Canterbury School this past Saturday, earning a lot of first-place finishes.
Brunswick hockey team posts a pair of victories at Exeter Invitational
Brunswick School’s hockey team had a successful stay at Phillips Exeter Academy this past weekend, winning both of the games it competed in for its first two victories of the season.
Brunswick wrestling team wins eight weight classes at Rhino Rumble
Brunswick School’s wrestling team opened its season in impressive fashion on Saturday at the Rhino Rumble, winning eight of the 12 weight class titles.
Greenwich upends Glastonbury, 42-0, earns a spot in CIAC Class LL Football Tournament finals vs. Fairfield Prep
When Greenwich promptly drove 68 yards in nine plays for a touchdown on the opening possession of today’s CIAC Class LL Football Tournament semifinal-round game against Glastonbury, it was a sign of exciting things to come for the Cardinals, who are definitely soaring at the right time of the season.
Brunswick School ice hockey team honors Teddy Balkind with a bronze plaque on Hartong Rink’s balcony
Prior to the Brunswick School ice hockey team’s season-opening game against Loomis Chaffee School on Thursday evening, the Bruins paid tribute to Teddy Balkind, a student at St. Luke’s School, who died while playing in a junior varsity hockey game against Brunswick at Brunswick’s Hartong Rink on Jan. 6, 2022, in an on-ice accident.
Brunswick School hockey team an experienced group with high aspirations
Following a 21-win season in which it advanced all the way to the championship game of the NEPSIHA Large School Tournament, Brunswick School’s hockey team is primed and poised to become to, once again, be one of the premier teams in the NEPSAC this winter.
LOCAL POLITICS
BOE Revotes on Next Chair
Last Thursday, the Board of Education held their budget meeting at Cos Cob School. The meeting was a second chance for the board to vote on a new chair after the November 16th tie vote between Christina Downey and Joe Kelly. The board had 30 days from the original tie vote to break the tie. Until a new chair wins, the board does not vote on other officers. The December 1st vote once again ended in a tie.
