POLICE & FIRE
GPD Recognizes Female Officers
The Greenwich Police Department is recognizing its female officers during Women’s History Month. This week, they highlight Officer B. Lombardo, a Patrol Division officer with 5.5 years of service who advises the Police Explorers Program and is a CERT instructor. Officer A. Cavaseno, a three-year officer in the Patrol Division, is a Field Training Officer, drone operator, and the first female member of the Honor Guard, while also serving as a U.S. Army Sergeant. Officer K. Schupp, a four-year Patrol Division officer in Chickahominy, is part of the Crisis Intervention Team and holds EMT and ARIDE certifications.
Clocks Change, Safety Checks Underway
On Sunday, March 9, 2025, clocks moved forward one hour for daylight saving time. This served as a reminder to test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and replace batteries if needed. Regular maintenance ensured these devices functioned properly in emergencies.
FROM TOWN HALL
Greenwich Honors American Red Cross
On Monday, the Red Cross flag was raised outside Greenwich Town Hall to mark American Red Cross Month, following a proclamation by First Selectman Fred Camillo (seen here with Stephanie Dunn Ashley). The event included members of the Metro New York North Chapter, recognizing the organization’s role in disaster response and community support. The Red Cross continues to provide essential aid locally and globally in times of crisis.
Greenwich Campership Program Needs Support
The Greenwich Campership Program provides financial assistance for children to attend summer camp, but it is facing a funding shortfall due to the loss of a major donor in 2024. Community donations are needed to continue the program, which also helps families with summer childcare. Contributions can be made online or by check to the Greenwich Department of Human Services Fund at 101 Field Point Road, Greenwich, CT 06830.
Town Hall Honors Retiring IT Manager
Paul Hinlicky retired from Greenwich’s IT Department after more than 34 years of service, including time in the Fleet Department before transitioning to IT in 2000 and becoming IT Service Manager. In recognition of his contributions, the town declared February 27, 2025, as Paul Hinlicky Day. He played a key role in maintaining IT operations, including during the COVID-19 pandemic, and is now relocating to another state.
Outdoor Dining Returns to Greenwich
Greenwich town officials approved outdoor dining guidelines for 2025, allowing restaurants to rent parking spaces for seating from May 26 to October 19. The cost for renting concrete barriers will increase from $29 to $47 per linear foot to cover the town’s full expenses, while the overall participation cost for restaurants will decrease due to a shorter season. Officials are also considering how to fund enforcement of dining regulations and evaluating the impact on parking availability.
AROUND TOWN
North Castle Advocates for Environmental Review
The town of North Castle, New York, has filed a petition challenging the approval of a 198- unit residential development at the Greenwich American Center near its border. The petition cites environmental concerns, particularly regarding an aging sewage treatment plant that discharges into the Byram River. Greenwich’s Planning & Zoning Commission accepted the petition for review, though it rejected claims that the town’s approval process was flawed.
Eversource Plans Infrastructure Upgrade Project
Eversource plans to excavate 41 test pits along Greenwich Avenue between Grigg Street and Railroad Avenue to assess underground utility locations before installing a duct bank. The work, expected to take several weeks starting in April, will occur overnight and require temporary lane closures, pending permit approvals. The Board of Selectmen has not yet approved the request and has asked Eversource to conduct community outreach before further discussion.
LOCAL BUSINESSES AND NONPROFITS
Shop to Support Red Cross
From March 14 to 16, select retailers will donate a portion of sales to the American Red Cross Metro New York North Chapter. Participating businesses include Garden Catering (online and app orders with code REDCROSS25), Shreve, Crump & Low (Greenwich), and several Greenwich Avenue stores on March 15.
Hyatt Greenwich Welcomes New Chef
The Hyatt Regency Greenwich has appointed Joe D’Agostino as its new Executive Chef following a $40 million renovation. He will oversee all food and beverage operations, including menu development, staff training, and event catering. D’Agostino brings over 15 years of industry experience and a background in farm-to-table cuisine.
BGCG Extends Scholarship Application Deadline
The Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich offers a renewable scholarship program for students pursuing college or vocational education. In 2024, the program awarded $430,000 to 58 students. The extended deadlines are March 21, 2025, for first-time applicants and April 11, 2025, for renewals; applications are available at bgcg.org.
Lions Club Hosts Successful Fundraiser
The Greenwich Lions Club hosted its 62nd annual pancake breakfast fundraiser at Greenwich High School, drawing hundreds of attendees. The event featured a pancake breakfast, live music, arts and crafts, raffle prizes, and free eye screenings for young children. Proceeds support the Lions Club’s mission, which includes vision care, youth programs, senior assistance, disaster relief, and community service.
Greenwich Youth Honored for Excellence
The Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich will name its 2025 Youth of the Year at its annual dinner on April 3 at the Hyatt Regency Greenwich. The event will also recognize the recipients of the David Ogilvy Award for Character, Kindness, and Integrity, the Community Impact Volunteers award, and the Champion of Youth award. Eleven candidates are competing for the Youth of the Year title, with the winner advancing to state, regional, and national competitions.
Community Unites for Easter Giving
Splurge in Greenwich is collecting filled Easter baskets for children in need in partnership with Kids In Crisis and The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County. Baskets can be dropped off at Splurge on Lewis Street or Freccia Brothers on West Putnam Avenue until April 16. Donations should include items for children aged 2 to 17, such as toys, journals, games, personal care products, gift cards, snacks, and traditional Easter candy.
PEOPLE IN TOWN
Teen Writer Earns National Recognition
Greenwich High School freshman Derek Shahn received an Honorable Mention in The New York Times’ 100-Word Personal Narrative Contest for his piece, I Didn’t Want to Go (Back Home). The national competition received over 12,000 submissions, selecting 120 finalists, including 20 winners, 28 runners-up, and 72 honorable mentions.
Andrea Blume Leads Greenwich Chamber
The Greenwich Chamber o f Commerce has appointed Andrea Blume as its new Executive Director. Blume has over a decade of experience in nonprofit management, healthcare, and community engagement, including leadership roles with the Pemberwick Glenville Association and Greenwich Clean and Green. She has lived in Greenwich for 16 years and previously worked as the Community Impact and Membership Specialist for the Greenwich Council of Scouting America.
High School Juniors Launch Hoops for Change
Two high school juniors, Zach Kirschner and Jake Fried – land, founded Hoops for Change, a nonprofit that organizes basketball tournaments to raise funds for various charitable causes. Their recent tournament at Greenwich Country Day School raised $1,750 for the Special Education Legal Fund (S.E.L.F.), contributing to their total fundraising efforts of nearly $6,000 for multiple organizations. They manage all aspects of event organization, using basketball as a means to support social causes and engage their community.
DPW Names New Deputy Commissioner
Gabriella Circosta-Cohee, P.E., has been appointed Deputy Commissioner of Public Works. She has 24 years of experience in civil and environmental engineering, including 17 years managing infrastructure projects in Greenwich.
Father Murphy Leads Greenwich Parade
Father Richard Murphy was installed as the Grand Marshal of the 49th annual Greenwich St. Patrick’s Parade by the Greenwich Hibernian Association on March 8. A Stamford native, he was ordained in 1996 and has served in several Connecticut parishes, currently leading St. Michael Parish in Greenwich. The parade will take place on March 23 at 2 pm.
Garden Club Members Win Awards
Members of the Garden Club of Old Greenwich received multiple awards at a recent flower show for their achievements in floral design, botanical arts, photography, and horticulture. Wendy MacDonald won first place in both low-profile design and botanical arts, earning additional national awards. Other members, including Wendy Yu, Monica Meskers, and Martina Doshan, also received high-scoring placements across various categories.
SCHOOLS
GHS Supports Sam Buck Fundraiser
Greenwich residents will wear mismatched socks on April 3 to support Sam Buck, an eighth grader at Western Middle School with Vanishing White Matter disease (VWM), a rare and fatal genetic disorder affecting 300 people worldwide. Donations from Mismatched Day will fund research and clinical trials through the VWM Foundation, a registered 501(c)(3) charity. More information on donations and purchasing mismatched socks is available at https://www.wmff.org and https://www.socksforsam.org
Third Graders Shine Through Movement
The Third Grade IB Showcase at the International School at Dundee integrates English, music, art, and physical education to explore how movement expresses ideas. Students analyze character traits in fiction, create murals in art, and learn various dance styles in physical education to interpret selected scenes. The showcase culminates in a performance combining storytelling, visual art, and movement.
Heart Greenwich
Sacred Heart Students Earn Awards
Eight Sacred Heart Greenwich Upper School students won awards in the 2025 Connecticut Regional Scholastic Art Awards, with their work selected for exhibition at the Hartford Art School. Eleven students received a total of 16 awards in the Scholastic Writing Awards across categories including poetry, short story, personal essay, and critical essay. The full list of winners is available at http://www.ctartawards.net
GHS Students Earn Scholarship Finalist
Twelve Greenwich High School seniors have been named Finalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program based on their PSAT/NMSQT scores. The National Merit Scholarship Corporation will begin notifying winners this month, with public announcements scheduled between April and July. Finalists are Justin Qu, Ashley Malkin, Naomi Rosell, YeonWoo Kook, Lauren Rutkoske, Michelle Weissler, Austin Sciulla, Luke Mendelsohn, Calvin Donat, Henry Cullen, Thomas Erensen, and John Howes.
EMS Students Win Constitution Bowl
Eastern Middle School held the final round of the 2025 Constitution Bowl, where eighth-grade students competed in a three-stage contest testing their knowledge of the U.S. Constitution. After a written exam and an elimination round, three teams advanced to the final Jeopardy-style competition. Ellie Mao, Lo van de Rotte, and Lia Shum won the championship.
GCDS Students Collaborate Through Fiber Art
At Greenwich Country Day School, first-grade students created drawings, which fifth-grade students then transformed into three-dimensional fiber art pieces. The project introduced students to sewing techniques such as knot-tying, stitching, and needle threading while encouraging creativity and patience. It also served as a collaborative experience between the two grade levels.
WMS Debate Teams Reach States
Western Middle School qualified two debate teams for the state championship on April 5 at Central Middle School. The teams secured their spots by ranking among the top 15 open-level teams at the October 26 Connecticut Middle School Debate League tournament. Precious Nasozi placed 10th, and Ogden Hammond placed 18th out of more than 250 debaters.
SHG Students Advance Finals
Eighth-grade students at Sacred Heart Greenwich conducted environmental research, developed experiments, and presented their findings in class. Several students advanced as finalists in the Connecticut Science Fair after submitting posters and videos, then presenting to judges via Zoom. Finalists will compete in person at Quinnipiac University with projects on biodegradable materials, water purification, plant growth, and environmental sustainability.
New Steamer Enhances School Meals
Greenwich Public Schools used a state grant to purchase a new steamer for North Mianus School. The equipment will improve meal preparation efficiency, food quality, and reliability. It has been delivered and is now in use.
EHS Director Presents at Literacy Conference
Allie Ganz, Eagle Hill School’s Director of Placement, presented at the 52nd Annual Conference on Dyslexia and Related Learning Disabilities, organized by Everyone Reading at the CUNY Graduate Center. The conference focused on technology, testing accommodations, executive functioning, advocacy, transitions, and teaching strategies for students with dyslexia and related learning disabilities. Ganz participated in discussions on these topics with other educators.
JC Makerspace Showcased Successfully
The Julian Curtiss makerspace was showcased at the PTAC Parent Workshop, where parents explored upgraded materials and student projects both in person and virtually. Greenwich Public Schools used ARP funding to update makerspaces, increase student access to materials, and ensure equity across all 11 elementary schools. Workshop stations included 3D printing, Rig-a-majig, Wonder Workshop, Cricut, and Keva Planks.
SHG Second Graders Lead Faith Lesson
At Sacred Heart Greenwich, second-grade students are leading a family teaching liturgy, explaining the rituals and preparations of the Catholic Mass with guidance from Fr. Jordan. They are also preparing for their First Reconciliation on March 27th as part of their faith development. This initiative includes all second-grade students, regardless of religious background, as they engage in learning about faith and its practices.
SPORTS
Greenwich Unified Basketball Celebrates Seniors
Greenwich High School’s Unified Sports basketball team played its final home game of the season against Darien, ending in a tie. The event included halftime free throws with student and staff participation, cheerleader support, and a recognition ceremony for seniors. Since its start in 2010, the program has grown to over 60 participants per season, making it the largest Unified Sports program in the state.
GCDS Girls Hockey Wins Championship
The Greenwich Country Day School (GCDS) girls’ hockey team won its first Fairfield Athletic Association (FAA) championship with a 3-2 overtime victory against Greenwich Academy on February 28. Caroline Muzzio (‘26) scored the game-winning goal in overtime, assisted by Raela Polanish (‘28), while Lila Braddock (‘26) and Selkie Brown (‘28) also contributed goals. Goaltender Gracie Kepler (‘27) recorded 16 saves.
Sacred Heart Greenwich Makes History
Sacred Heart Greenwich’s 2024-2025 basketball team made school history by reaching the NEPSAC Class A championship game for the first time, capping off a stellar 20-5 season. Despite a strong effort, the Tigers fell to top-seeded Loomis Chaffee, 51-45, after a pivotal third quarter shift. The team also secured the FAA Tournament and regular season titles, showcasing resilience, teamwork, and a promising future.
Sacred Heart Advances to Championship
Sacred Heart Greenwich’s basketball team made program history by advancing to the NEPSAC Class A championship game after a hard-fought 54-52 semifinal win over Kent School, the team that eliminated them last season. Key performances from Aisha Hassan, Emma Mathews, and Eva Wilkerson helped secure the victory, with junior Ava Curto scoring the decisive basket in the final seconds. The Tigers will face top-seeded Loomis Chaffee in the championship game, aiming for their first-ever NEPSAC title.
GHS Advances to State Semifinals
Greenwich High School’s girls basketball team secured a spot in the CIAC Class LL semifinals with a hard-fought 35-32 victory over Fairfield Warde in the quarterfinals. Freshman center Zuri Faison led the Cardinals with 14 points, while senior Alyssa Gath contributed 13, including key three-pointers and free throws down the stretch. Greenwich, now 21-2, will face second-seeded Southington in the semifinals on March 11, aiming for a state championship berth at Mohegan Sun.
GHS Wins Another Championship Title
Greenwich High School’s boys swimming team continued its long-standing dominance by winning the FCIAC Championship for the 54th time in 55 seasons, amassing 521 points. Led by legendary coach Terry Lowe, the Cardinals secured victories in multiple events, including the 200-yard medley relay and 200-yard freestyle relay, while consistently earning top finishes to maintain their lead. With their latest championship win, Greenwich now looks ahead to the CIAC Class LL Championships and the State Open Championships, where they aim to add to their record-breaking legacy.
GHS Advances in State Tournament
Greenwich High School’s girls basketball team secured a 50-38 victory over Enfield in the CIAC Class LL Tournament’s Round of 16, advancing to the quarterfinals. The game was closely contested through three quarters before Greenwich dominated the fourth, outscoring Enfield 20-8, with freshman Zuri Faison leading the offense with 25 points and 12 rebounds. Senior Alyssa Gath contributed 11 points, including key three-pointers, while the team’s strong defense and composure helped seal the win. Photo Credit: Dan Utzinger
LOCAL POLITICS
RTM Honors Dedicated Volunteer McKnight
Before beginning its official business on Monday night, the Greenwich Representative Town Meeting honored Bob McKnight, a longtime member and community volunteer who passed away on February 23 at 76. A Greenwich High School graduate and Vietnam War veteran, McKnight served in the U.S. Army, earning multiple commendations before returning home to complete his education and dedicate nearly 30 years to local government. He held leadership roles in the RTM and several town organizations, making significant contributions to the community until his passing.
OUR NEIGHBORS
Warehouse Proposed for Former WWE Site
V20 Group has proposed a 112,757-square-foot warehouse on the former WWE production site on Hamilton Avenue, which it purchased last year for $7.5 million. The facility would accommodate up to three tenants and include parking, loading zones, and infrastructure updates. The city’s land use agencies will review the project, which requires site plan approval and a special permit.
Recalled Cookie Dough
Wave Hill Breads in Norwalk has recalled four frozen cookie dough products due to undeclared allergens, including wheat, milk, and soy. The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection warned of potential health risks for those with allergies. Customers can return the product for a full refund.
Stranded Seal Pup Receives Care
A stranded gray seal pup, later named “Chappy,” was found on the streets of New Haven and taken to Mystic Aquarium’s Animal Rescue Clinic on February 16 for treatment of dehydration, malnutrition, and mild pneumonia. Despite initial improvement, his condition worsened due to digestive complications, and a necropsy later confirmed mesenteric torsion, a fatal intestinal issue. Additionally, small plastic fragments were found in his stomach, highlighting the presence of marine debris in ocean environments.
