05/22/09 Reader Submitted Comments: As a former newspaper reporter, it pains me to say it - but the Greenwich Time is dead as the cassette tape.

I don’t see any advantage to reading a physical newspaper, as opposed to online media. The Greenwich Time not only costs more, but uses paper inefficiently. The sections you don’t read simply go to waste.

I feel for those, like myself, who lose jobs because of this.

However, I don’t think we should try to stop progress. Instead we should focus on shifting those jobs to new sectors in the media(online, etc.).

The Latest From The Greenwich Time.....

Police patrols look to keep waters safe
Wearing a life jacket can be the difference between life and death for a boater suddenly tossed into the water, according to a member of the town police marine division.

Legislature makes cuts to trim deficit
HARTFORD -- The General Assembly, in two shifts starting before dawn, approved a $153 million plan to help balance the deficit in the current budget, which runs through June 30.

Court: Release church papers
NEW HAVEN -- The Connecticut Supreme Court ruled Friday that records detailing sexual abuse allegations by priests in the Diocese of Bridgeport should be released, a case that could provide an

Most pools in town meet new safety regs
People looking to cool off this holiday weekend can dive right into the town's public and private pools, many of which were able to open for the season after complying with a federal law requiring

Ways to remember: Memorial Day weekend events in Greenwich
Sunday Byram Veterans Association Memorial Day Parade, 2 p.m. Parade begins in front of the Byram Veterans Association club at 300 Delavan Ave., makes a left onto Mead Avenue, then a right onto

Rell pledges to keep death penalty
HARTFORD -- Hours after the state Senate ended an increasingly bitter 11-hour debate with a 19-17 predawn vote to repeal the state's death penalty, Gov.

Police investigate Cos Cob home invasion
A Dandy Drive home was burglarized by three knife-wielding suspects during a home invasion Friday afternoon in Cos Cob, police said. Two victims were restrained at the residence by three Asian males

Valentine's fans want him to stay in Japan
CHIBA, Japan -- Bobby Valentine put the fans first in Japan, and in his moment of need, they're paying him back. An increasing number of fans of the Chiba Lotte Marines are holding nightly vigils

Religion in brief
Israel must fund Reform classes JERUSALEM -- Israel's Supreme Court ordered the government to allot funds to classes for Reform Jewish conversions, in a small step toward recognition of the liberal

Don't Worry
Recently, the leadership of the church I serve asked me to interrupt a series of sermons on the Psalms and preach a lesson of faith responsive to the troubled times that have beset our community, the

Turning point
The protests over the University of Notre Dame's commencement invitation to President Barack Obama will have an impact beyond the South Bend, Ind., campus and far longer than graduation season.

Chapter Two tourney
The Chapter Two Bridge Group completed its 2008-09 rubber bridge competition at the Women's Club recently with Ann Echedy vaulting to the front in the final session to capture the championship.

Boccieri Golf offers new putter
Boccieri Golf in Ridgefield followed through in fine form last month, reporting record sales with the introduction of a lighter Mid-Weight series in its Heavy Putter line.

'Need' versus 'nice to have'
Over the course of the past year, as our nation has slid into the most dramatic economic downturn many of us have seen in our lifetimes, almost everyone I know has pulled back on spending.

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