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HERBERT LONDON, PRESIDENT EMERITUS, HUDSON INSTITUTE,

Dr. Herbert London, President Emeritus at the Hudson Institute, will speak on MIDDLE EAST REALIGNMENT at the Great Decisions free program at the Greenwich Library on February 27...

Audubon Applauds Introduction Of Long Island Sound Restoration And Stewardship Act

from:Audubon Greenwich Center

Important measure will keep people working to improve water quality and habitat throughout the regionWashington DC - On the heels of an approved Federal Budget for 2012,...

The Power of a Single Vote - Greenwich Election Information and Polling Places

Presidential elections tend to get most of the attention, but there are plenty of key local Greenwich elections this year that are equally important. As they say, "all...

Share and Celebrate Local Green Initiatives

AmericanTowns has just launched GreenTowns.com, a new network to connect and celebrate local green initiatives and their leaders, in Greenwich and across the country. With...

Greenwich Fire Depart

The Greenwich Fire Department is seeking you to be a Volunteer Firefighters or Volunteer Fire Police Patrol. The Greenwich Fire Department will provide training, gear, and a...

Board member asks: Could IB program wrest control from town?

A long and occasionally contentious Board of Education discussion about the expansion of the International Baccalaureate (IB) teaching method inside the district ended up raising...

Missing your paper? Weather delays delivery of some copies of the Post

Delivery of the Greenwich Post along some paper routes has been delayed due to weather events. Subscribers who do not receive their paper today should expect to get it in...

Police warn about scam preying on seniors after two fall victim

Scams that target seniors, playing on their emotions, have popped up again in town in recent days. Greenwich police said that on Jan. 13 a local woman was contacted by a person...

Stop & Shop recalls bagged salads because of possible contamination

Stop & Shop is voluntarily recalling several Nature’s Promise organic bagged salad items because of the potential for listeria contamination, the store said in a...

Brothers return to ice following Riverside teen's death

The Greenwich High School boys hockey team faced off Saturday night against FCIAC foes New Canaan, but the story was less about the game’s outcome than about who was out on...

List of cancellations, closings, other announcements due to weather

Updated THURSDAY 10 AM• All Greenwich public schools and private schools including Greenwich Academy, Brunswick, Greenwich Catholic School have cancelled classes and...

Amid looming debt, executive director resigns from YMCA

YMCA CEO and President Rebecca Fretty has resigned amidst news that the facility owes about $20 million in unpaid debt, leaving the future of the nearly century-old

Pen Women honor local photographer

The annual Greenwich Pen Women luncheon at the Field Club was marked by the presentation of the prestigious Owl Award to Kathleen DiGiovanna. The members were also rewarded with...

UConn donor demands return of $3M donation

A major benefactor to the University of Connecticut wants the school to return $3 million

Snow forces early dismissal for public schools

Due to inclement weather, Greenwich Public Schools will be dismissed early Wednesday and all after school and evening activities have been canceled.

YWCA earns grabt for domestic abuse line

YWCA Greenwich Domestic Abuse Services recently received a $10,000 grant renewal from The Fairfield County Community Foundation to help with crisis intervention. The YWCA answers...

Winter Wednesday: Storm could disrupt Wednesday and Thursday commutes

WEDNESDAY 8:25 AM — Here we go again. A nor'easter headed toward Greenwich is expected to leave 6 to 9 inches of heavy snow that could affect Wednesday evening's...

Doktor Kaboom! electrifies with interactive show

Earlier this month, David Epley, aka Doktor Kaboom!, captivated more than 150 students, parents and teachers at North Street School (NSS) with his one-man comedy show. The show

Byram hosts free programs

The Friends of the Byram Shubert Library is presenting a series of free programs at the library during the February Vacation week. On Monday, Feb. 14, at 10:30 a.m., Lisa Lou...

Stanwich fourth graders bring Civil War to life

As part of their study of the Civil War, fourth graders at Stanwich brought the tumultuous era in American history to life. The students studied the Civil War in their history...

GA administrators talk technology teaching

On Thursday morning, Jan. 6, Head of School Molly King, Director of Technology Dirk DeLo, and division heads Jeanette Tyndall, Becky Walker and Tom Sullivan sat down with parents...

No fear: Personal trainer overcomes injury for major comeback in power lifting world

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Greenwich schools could earn 'green' by going green

High school students throughout Connecticut are being encouraged to come up with sustainable, environmental projects that could earn their school plenty of “green” to...

Audubon hosts winter camp

Audubon Greenwich will be hosting its “Winter Vacation Nature Day Camp” for children in kindergarten through third grade. Space is still available for parents to sign...

Single digit temperatures to be followed by more snow

Greenwich residents woke up to below-zero temperatures Monday morning and should expect another cold day before temperatures climb above freezing on Tuesday. With that increase in...

Custom spec home captures HOBI

A new custom home at 18 Perryridge Road in Greenwich has been awarded “Best in Town Spec Home” by the Home Builders Association of Connecticut. Built by Greenwich...

SoundWaters roasts former GHS science teacher

SoundWaters is hosting a roast of former Greenwich High School oceanography and marine biology teacher and community activist Susie Baker next Wednesday, Jan. 26, from 6:30 to 9...

Health officials warn that flu is on the rise

The Greenwich Department of Health (DPH) reports that cases of influenza are on the rise this season. Currently, there has been increased activity in reported cases of influenza...

Greenwich Academy gathers to remember later leader

The Greenwich Academy community will gather on Sunday, Jan. 23, to celebrate the life of Sharon L. Dietzel, former head of Greenwich Academy’s Upper School. The service

Greenwich's state legislators join key committees

State Representatives Livvy R. Floren (R-149th), Lile R. Gibbons (R-150th) and Fred Camillo (R-151st) have been selected to serve in key committee positions in the House...

Greenwich officer promoted to technician

The Greenwich Police Department announced the permanent appointment of Officer Daniel J. Paladino to the rank of technician, assigned to the Community Impact Section. The...

Snowstorm pattern is expected to continue into February

AccuWeather reports if you are thinking the stormy winter pattern will end soon over the Plains, Midwest and East, guess again. Things may get worse if you do not like snow and...

Greenwich Democrats celebrate Malloy inauguration

A group of Greenwich Democrats joined the celebration for Dannel Malloy’s inauguration as Connecticut governor. From left are John Blankley, Vera Blankley, Claude Johnson,...

Zoning commission looks for public comment Tuesday night on drainage regulations

The town’s Planning and Zoning Commission is looking to get feedback from the people, not just the professionals, at a public information meeting on proposed zoning changes...

Concerns persist over cell tower study

A study is underway to look at alternative sites for the proposed T-Mobile cellular tower that is proposed to be built on the Montgomery Pinetum property, but some feel the...

Friday morning’s snowstorm should make for a messy commute

The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for 11 Thursday night to 10 Friday

YWCA ceremony for MLK celebrates diversity, preaches vigilance

During these unsettling times, Americans this week looked back toward a civil rights icon for inspiration in his call for tolerance and harmony. In Greenwich,

Cos Cob man busted for CVS robbery

Police have arrested a Cos Cob man in connection with an armed robbery Tuesday night at the Riverside CVS where prescription drugs were allegedly stolen. Patrick Marr, 23, of 10...

A year after quake, photographer hopes to shed light on current state of Haiti

A year after the earthquake that killed an estimated 230,000 people in Haiti, one Greenwich photographer is heading to the ravaged country hoping to shed a light on the plight of...

Arch School gets boost with new technology program

With a wealth of information at their fingertips and teenagers more technologically adept than ever before, some forward thinking teachers are striving to insure that students are...

Blizzards drain budget for snow removal

Many people in Greenwich

Riverside teen dies at Indiana University, former coach remembers 'popular, positive' player

A community is in mourning after the death Tuesday night of 19-year-old Brian Macken, a Riverside resident studying at Indiana University. He died after being hospitalized after...

Winter gardening

From left Lucille Schur, Nancy Weissler and Jessica Fass of the Riverside Garden Club pause while readying the gardens at the Riverside railroad station for winter. The Riverside...

Historical Society earns state Humanities grant

The Greenwich Historical Society recently received a $5,000 matching grant from the Connecticut Humanities Council’s Heritage Revitalization Fund for use in development of a...

Police say suspect stole drugs in CVS robbery

Police are actively seeking a suspect in a robbery Tuesday night at the Riverside CVS. According to police reports, a white male with light-colored hair and blue eyes of average...

Young cello star to perform with GSO

Rising young cellist Joshua Roman will appear with the Greenwich Symphony Orchestra (GSO) on Jan. 29 and 30 in a performance of Edward Elgar’s Cello Concerto. Before...

Police seek two men in Old Greenwich burglary

5:24 PM — Police are looking for two males who fled the scene of a burglary in Old Greenwich on Old Kings Highway. The vehicle they fled in is a Dark Dodge Charger with dark...

Puppeteers plan Jan. 22 library visit

Let the animal antics begin when the Friends Children’s Series presents Jim West’s and Marshall Izen’s How the Elephant Got His Trunk puppet show

FAP program planned on Jan. 26

Friends of Autistic People (FAP) is hosting a presentation by the Connecticut State Department of Developmental Services (DDS) on what services are available to disabled children...