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Thursday, December 25, 2014

Greenwich schools expand digital learning program

All Greenwich public school students in grades six through 12 will get a Chromebook laptop as part of the an expanding digital learning program in Greenwich. Above, Sixth-graders Alex Zhingri, left, and Derrick Zevola, right, use Chromebook laptops to research Hurricane Camille at Western Middle School back in October.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/articleGallery/Greenwich-schools-expand-digital-learning-program-5979256.php

Synagogue community comes together in celebration

Judy Rayner uncovers the Chinese food before the start of the Greenwich Reform Synagogue holiday open house at Judy and Ed Rayner's home in Riverside Greenwich, Conn., on Thursday, Dec. 25, 2014. This is the second year the Rayners have hosted the interfaith open house.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/articleGallery/Synagogue-community-comes-together-in-celebration-5979084.php

Knights keep Christmas tradition alive

Volunteer Valentina Parker, left, gets water for Soledad Magtibay during the Knights of Columbus community Christmas dinner at their council hall in Greenwich, Conn., on Thursday, Dec. 25, 2014. The Knights of Columbus have been hosting a Christmas Day meal in Greenwich every year for the past 40 years.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/article/Knights-keep-Christmas-tradition-alive-5979076.php

Richard M. Anderson, 64; Pharmacist, Stamford Resident

... attended St. John's University and graduated with a degree in pharmacy. Early in his career he was a pharmacist in Greenwich, CT, and is the former owner of the Medicine Shoppe in Stamford. He is survived by his wife Kristina, a daughter Sara and ...

http://patch.com/connecticut/stamford/richard-m-anderson-64-pharmacist-stamford-resident-0?

State's boating laws could be updated in 2015

A legislative delegation moved by the August tubing death of a Greenwich High School honors student wants the General Assembly to take a closer look at Connecticut's boating laws. The four Greenwich lawmakers are in the early stages of discussing possible legislation to bring forward when the new session begins Jan. 7. "You can't legislate everything.

http://m.newstimes.com/news/article/Connecticut-s-boating-laws-could-be-updated-in-15-5978710.php

State's boating laws could be updated in 2015

A legislative delegation moved by the August tubing death of a Greenwich High School honors student wants the General Assembly to take a closer look at Connecticut's boating laws. The four Greenwich lawmakers are in the early stages of discussing possible legislation to bring forward when the new session begins Jan. 7. "You can't legislate everything.

http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Connecticut-s-boating-laws-could-be-updated-in-15-5978710.php

Connecticuta s boating laws could be updated in a 15

A legislative delegation moved by the August tubing death of a Greenwich High School honors student wants the General Assembly to take a closer look at Connecticut's boating laws. Sixteen-year-old Emily Fedorko was killed when the propeller of the boat that was towing her tube struck her.

http://wtnh.com/2014/12/25/connecticuts-boating-laws-could-be-updated-in-15/

Connecticut's boating laws could be updated in '15

A legislative delegation moved by the August tubing death of a Greenwich High School honors student wants the General Assembly to take a closer look at Connecticut's boating laws. Sixteen-year-old Emily Fedorko was killed when the propeller of the boat that was towing her tube struck her.

http://www.cbs3springfield.com/story/27706199/connecticuts-boating-laws-could-be-updated-in-15

Ready to Recycle The Christmas Tree?

The Greenwich Department of Parks and Recreation annual Christmas tree recycling program begins Friday, Dec. 26 and will continue until Saturday, Jan. 31. All trees to be recycled must be undecorated - ornaments, tinsel, lights and stands must be removed. The Parks & Trees Division will be recycling resident's Christmas trees by chipping them.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/ready-recycle-christmas-tree-0?

McArdle's Makes Holiday Gift To Greenwich's Kids In Crisis

Branden Hahn of Kids in Crisis visited Santa at McArdle's Florist and Garden Center to accept a donation of $2,465 from James McArdle of McArdle's and Tammi Ketler of TMK Sports & Entertainment, producer of the 6th Annual Greenwich Reindeer Festival and Santa's Workshop and the 6th Annual Greenwich Holiday Stroll.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/mcardles-makes-holiday-gift-greenwichs-kids-crisis

Greenwich Selectman Dave Theis Remembered As A 'True Townie'

GREENWICH, Conn. -- A former Greenwich selectman remembered late Selectman Dave Theis as a man with an engaging sense of humor who was "a true townie."

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/news/greenwich-selectman-dave-theis-remembered-true-townie