Have you seen the Post? The Greenwich Post came out today. Have you seen what’s inside? Here are a few of the news items and features in this week’s issue. The Post is available on newsstands today and online and by mail to subscribers.
News:
• RTM passes $355.9 million town budget, strikes money from fire house renovation project
• Two charged with arson in Valballa fire, lawyer claims accident
• Music legend Smokey Robinson performs benefit to support research for fatal genetic disease that affects two Greenwich children
• U.S. Rep. Jim Himes gets the Democratic Party’s nod to run again
• GOP candidates gear up for fight in the 4th District
• President Obama names Old Greenwich resident U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut
• Two Republicans drop out of 4th District race
• Former Greenwich resident Merrick Alpert looks to challenge Blumenthal for Democratic nomination for Senate
Opinion:
• Election 2010 coverage begins, with focus on Greenwich residents running for high offices
• Log on with Larry columnist weighs in on the iPad hype
• Banksville group seeks help funding new playground
• Joe Pisani finally catches up with the Joneses
Sports:
• Cardinals fall to gritty Wilton Warriors
• Defense in key to Greenwich Academy’s lacrosse squad
• Big Red boys volleyball makes FCIAC push
Around town:
• Swedish au pair in Old Greenwich is nominated for international award
• Behind the scenes: GHS theater techs remain busy through year’s end
• Festive Cinco de Mayo event benefits Dispute Settlement Center
• Actor Matt Damon to come to Greenwich
• Realtor takes new tactic, offering free Mercedes Benz with condo purchase