Gov. M. Jodi Rell during a roast of former state Sen. William Nickerson Wednesday night. (Keelin Daly/Greenwich Time photo)Former Greeenwich state senator roasted by lawmakers, friends
Gov. M. Jodi Rell and Lt. Gov. Michael Fedele had to decide who would attend Wednesday night's farewell party for the newly departed state senator from Greenwich, William Nickerson.
Klein backs pay incentives in Greenwich talk
The only realistic way to close the achievement gap between poor students and wealthier ones is to set higher standards for teachers and offer pay incentives for good performance, New York City Schools Chancellor Joel Klein told town educators Wednesday.
Tesei seeks cuts in Greenwich work force
First Selectman Peter Tesei will seek to cut as many as 70 jobs from the town's non-school work force of 1,020 employees -- some through layoffs and others by attrition -- to make up for declining revenues.
Teacher in running for national award
A special-education teacher at the town's alternative high school has been named one of four national finalists for the federal education department's 2009 "Teacher of the Year Award.
In Town Briefs: Former Ms. America to discuss health
Ex-Ms. America discusses health Susan Jeske, former Ms. America, will speak at a morning coffee event, hosted by the WGCH radio show "The Health Secret," at 10 a.m.
One-car crash closes King Street
Greenwich police closed a nearly two-mile stretch of King Street on Wednesday night for about three hours after a one-car accident near the state line.
Bonding returns to front-burner
Long taboo in Greenwich because of the unwanted burden of interest payments, the practice of bonding for projects made a comeback Wednesday during a public hearing on the town's watered-down capital spending program. Full Story
Janitors score win in early state budget discussions
HARTFORD -- The General Assembly convened Wednesday to ostensibly further whittle down the current fiscal year's deficit, which some estimate is approaching $1 billion.
Sabbath Services
CHABAD LUBAVITCH OF GREENWICH: 75 Mason St. Tel. 629-9059. Web site: www.chabadgreenwich.org. Traditional prayer services.
Warming centers to open in Greenwich
Warming Centers. Greenwich Hospital Main Lobby Hours: Thursday, Friday and Saturday: 8a.m. - 6p.m. Location: 5 Perryridge Road Greenwich Library Hours: Thursday, Friday: 9a.m.
Landlord defends Cos Cob bank
Dave Sottini doesn't understand what's wrong with a bank. "Banks don't even have an outside Dumpster," said Sottini, a Cos Cob native who said he is surprised by the recent neighborhood protest against Chase Bank's pending move to the property his family has owned for decades at 371 E.
Westchester airport debuts electric-powered vehicles
RYE BROOK, N.Y. - Robert Funicello watched the new electric-powered baggage cart pull onto the tarmac at Westchester County Airport yesterday, another step toward lessening the 703-acre facility's impact on the environment
Greenwich High School upends Darien in boys swimming
DARIEN -- One of the reasons why the Greenwich High School boys swimming team regained the FCIAC championship and once again contended for the State Open title last year was the performance of its fabulous freshmen.
DARIEN -- One of the reasons why the Greenwich High School boys swimming team regained the FCIAC championship and once again contended for the State Open title last year was the performance of its fabulous freshmen.
Guitar master Al DiMeola brings flavor of tango to Fairfield
After spending last year with reunited fusion pioneers Return to Forever, guitarist Al DiMeola is already back on the road with his World Sinfonia band, supporting an album recorded live in Italy.
After spending last year with reunited fusion pioneers Return to Forever, guitarist Al DiMeola is already back on the road with his World Sinfonia band, supporting an album recorded live in Italy.
Harman expands into India, Dubai
Continuing its push to develop operations overseas, Stamford-based Harman International Industries Inc.
Continuing its push to develop operations overseas, Stamford-based Harman International Industries Inc.
Dogs needn't be regarded as threats at beach
To the editor:
To the editor:
This is in response to the unfortunate citizens of Greenwich who suffer from an irrational fear of unleashed dogs on town property, and who feel the need to "protect" the rest of us.
Dogs are friendly and intelligent creatures, often cleaner and better-behaved than the average human toddlers that are so coveted. When dogs are loose on the beach, they are far more interested in romping around with their fellow canines than they are randomly mauling joggers. In fact, I've never seen any instance of the latter.
In addition, for those who complain about dogs defecating on the beach: Clean-up is the owner's responsibility, not the dog's, as they are not potty-trainable. And personally, I find it far more disgusting and offensive when a human family leaves their food garbage all over the beach than coming across a stray pile of poo.
Alex Zizzi
Cos Cob
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