Groundhogs in Conflict Over Arrival of Spring
Last Thursday was Groundhog Day, and while the USA’s most famous Groundhog, the Pennsylvanian Groundhog by which many set their early spring or late winter expectations, Punxsutawney Phil has seen his shadow and therefore declared another six weeks of winter. However, Connecticut’s official groundhog, Chuckles XI, did not see his shadow, therefore predicting an early spring. It may be another six weeks of winter outside, but in our hearts, it’s starting to get nice and toasty.
POLICE & FIRE
The Town of Greenwich Emergency Management Director, Greenwich Police Department, Greenwich Emergency Medical Service, Greenwich Department of Human Services, Greenwich Department of Health, and Kids In Crisis attended a tabletop exercise on how to respond to a mass casualty incident. Different departments in our municipality sat down together to go create a plan before a mass casualty event occurs. A mass casualty event is an incident in which emergency services resources, such as personnel and equipment, are overwhelmed by the number and severity of residents who are injured or dead. The training was sponsored and offered by the Connecticut Department of Mental Health, Region 1.
Greenwich Fire Department Welcomes Two New Recruits
Earlier this week, the Greenwich Fire Department welcomed two new recruits, Kevin Baird and Torrey Childs. Both were sworn in yesterday and are headed to the fire academy next week for training.
AROUND TOWN
Local Teens Make Midnight Run in Below Freezing Temps
Last Friday night temperatures reached highs of 12 degrees Fahrenheit after 6pm, but a group of local teens braved the weather to help unhoused people. Brunswick School students the Keystone Club of Boys and Girls Club Greenwich made a “midnight run” to distribute food, warm clothing, toiletries, and blankets to those who are unhoused in New York City. The group made several stops beginning at 9:30pm, with many of the students having completed Midnight Run trips previously.
February is Spay and Neuter Month
February is Spay and Neuter Awareness Month. Healthy puppies are recommended to be spayed/neutered at NO LESS than 6 months of age. Healthy kittens can be spayed/neutered as young as 8 weeks or 2 months of age. Contact your veterinarian or local animal shelter to find out what programs are available.
Request to Army Corp of Engineers: Help with Dredging Greenwich Harbor
Recently, United States Representative to Connecticut Jim Himes sent a letter to the Army Corps of Engineers requesting their support in dredging Greenwich Harbor. An initial $500,000 has been requested from the Army Corps of Engineers to test the soil and silt in the harbor in order to determine if it can be safely dredged and moved. The channel was last dredged in 1968 and currently, portions of the harbor are below 8ft.
LOCAL BUSINESSES AND NONPROFITS
Greenwich Boys and Girls Club Raises Over $17,500
The numbers are in, at their Swim-A-Thon on January 28th, the Greenwich Boys and Girls Club raised over $17,500 for their aquatics programs. This was their 17th annual Swim-A-Thon, and swimmers swam more than 1,400 laps.
SCHOOLS
Greenwich Academy Announces Graduation Speaker
Greenwich Academy has announced that their 2023 graduation speaker will be Robin Roberts, co-anchor of ABC’s Good Morning America. This year is the school’s 196th commencement which will be held on Thursday, May 18th.
Riverside Student Earns Awards
Riverside resident and student at King school Ellie Wayland has been selected by The Alliance for Young Artists & Writers for a Scholastic Art & Writing Award. The awards are the nation’s longest-running recognition for students with a long list of notable awardees including Cy Twombly, Lena Dunham, Stephen King, and Amanda Gorman. Wayland is an artist in her senior year at King School and has earned a Silver Key for her digital artwork “Cityscape.” The piece is part of a science fiction story she is creating using an iPad and Procreate.
SPORTS
Greenwich High girls basketball team posts key late-season with against Ridgefield; Madi Utzinger with 11 points
With the regular season concluding next week and the postseason looming, the time is now for the Greenwich High School girls basketball team to compete at its highest level. The Cardinals, who have qualified for the CIAC Class LL Tournament and are in a position to earn a berth into the eight-team FCIAC Tournament, must finish their regular season strong in order to receive their best possible seed for the conference tourney.
Sophie Roth’s hat trick sparks Greenwich girls hockey team’s tie against Amity Co-op
Greenwich High School’s girls ice hockey team skated to a 3-3 tie against the combined Amity/Cheshire/North Haven co-op team on Tuesday at Lou Astorino Ice Rink, thanks to Sophie Roth.
Greenwich boys indoor track athletes capture team title at FCIAC Championships
Greenwich High School’s boys indoor track and field team enjoyed quite a run at the 2023 FCIAC Championships – a championship run. The Cardinals raced to impressive times, resulting in an accomplishment the program hadn’t attained since 1972 – the FCIAC Indoor Track and Field team championship.
Greenwich High girls team races to team title at FCIAC Indoor Track Championships
Following a team victory at the FCIAC West Division Championships at Staples High School on January 28th, the Greenwich High School girls indoor track and field team was once again, second to none, this time at the FCIAC Championships.
A big fourth quarter from Connor Parkes sparks Greenwich boys basketball team to comeback victory over St. Joseph
Finishing with a flurry. That’s how the Greenwich High School boys basketball team concluded its game against formidable FCIAC foe St. Joseph last Friday night, courtesy of Connor Parkes.
Greenwich High boys and girls ski teams continue strong season at Mount Southington with standout times
Two days after registering fast times in their competition at Mount Southington, the Greenwich High School boys and girls alpine skiing teams returned to the same venue to test their skills. And once again, the Cardinals sped down the slopes in impressive fashion.
Greenwich Academy uses two-goal third period to defeat Newtown Country Day School and finish its hockey week, 2-0-1
Greenwich Academy’s ice hockey team capped a successful week in style, utilizing a strong third period to skate by Newton Country Day School, 2-1, in a game held at Pomfret School last week.
Brunswick hockey team skates past Albany Academy to extend winning streak to four games; Bruins play Delbarton next
Another game, another close win for the Brunswick School ice hockey team. As coach Mike Kennedy noted, the Bruins are learning how to win tight, low-scoring games in recent weeks and they did so once again in a 3-2 victory against a scrappy Albany Academy squad on Friday night at Hartong Rink.
Sacred Heart Greenwich defeated by rival St. Luke’s in key FAA basketball matchup
Winners of six straight FAA Tournament titles, St. Luke’s School’s girls basketball team has been the gold standard in the league – the program their rivals look to measure themselves against.
Brunswick wrestling team concludes regular season with a 15-3 record, after pinning Collegiate School at home
Brunswick School’s wrestling team closed out its regular season in dominant fashion, registering a 58-14 home win over Collegiate School in a match held last Wednesday.
Brunswick hockey team defeats Lawrenceville for its third straight win
Holding a commanding shots-on-goal advantage, the Brunswick School hockey team edged out Lawrenceville School, 4-3, in a matchup held in New Jersey last Wednesday night.
In a back-and-forth game, Greenwich High’s girls basketball team edged out by Trumbull at home, 40-37
Showing steady improvement throughout the season, the Greenwich High School girls basketball team has played in close games against its toughest FCIAC opponents, including last Tuesday night’s matchup against Trumbull.
Greenwich High boys and girls ski teams race to impressive finishes at CISL meet
Speed on the slopes. That’s what the Greenwich High School boys and girls skiing teams displayed during last Monday’s Connecticut Interscholastic Ski League race at Mount Southington.
