Government

NJ Manufacturer Pleads Guilty to Distributing Contaminated Food Associated with Listeria Outbreak

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Deirdre M. Daly, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut - Greenwich Free Press

Individuals who believe they may have been impacted by the 2021 listeriosis outbreak associated with products sold as El Abuelito Cheese brand, distributed in Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York; Rio Grande Food Products brand, distributed in Virginia, North Carolina, and Maryland; and Rio Lindo brand, distributed in North Carolina and Maryland, may contact the Department of Justice’s Victim Witness Unit via the following toll free number: (888) 549-3945 or email: [email protected]. Continue Reading →

Around Town

Community Tag Sale at St. Paul Lutheran Church Offers Bargains for Local Shoppers

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Local residents looking for great deals and unique finds are invited to attend a Tag Sale hosted by St. Paul Lutheran Church on Saturday, May 30, from 9:00am to 4:00pm. The sale will feature will feature a wide variety of affordable items, including furniture, clothing, household goods, décor, kitchenware, books, tools, and homegrown organic herbs, along with many other bargain-priced treasures. Continue Reading →

Arts

Second Annual Spring Follies Brings Memorable Performances to Town Hall

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Following the overwhelming demand for tickets to last year’s inaugural event, which filled every available seat in the meeting room at the Greenwich Arts Council, it became clear that a larger venue would be needed. Finding such a space in Greenwich proved no small task, but thanks to the generosity of Greenwich Town Hall, this year’s Follies found a perfect home. Participants gathered on the iconic Town Hall dais and performed in front of its signature blue mural, creating a setting as memorable as the performances themselves. Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

St. Catherine’s Players Board & Production Team: Loss of longtime home is disappointing and disheartening

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“We humbly request that church leadership reconsider the decision to terminate the SCP ministry and engage with us to explore paths to compromise and continuation of a St. Catherine’s tradition.” – Open letter from the St. Catherine’s Players Board and Production team to the Parish of St. Catherine of Siena and St. Agnes in response to the church’s decision to reclaim the parish hall and storage space used by the St Catherine’s Players Continue Reading →

Schools

Sound Beach Day School’s Shared Curiosity Hones in on Spotted Lanternfly

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Each year, our program follows the Connecticut Early Learning and Development Standards (CT ELDS) by observing children’s emerging interests and using them as a foundation for meaningful, project-based learning. This year, a shared curiosity developed around the spotted lanternfly, an invasive species frequently found on our playground. Children expressed excitement and curiosity as they noticed these insects outdoors, often discussing what they observed and asking questions. Through guided exploration, they learned that spotted lanternflies can harm native plants and trees by feeding on sap and leaving behind a sticky residue that can lead to the growth of sooty mold. This discovery supported early science learning, encouraging children to build awareness of ecosystems, cause and effect, and environmental responsibility. Continue Reading →