The Greenwich Journal and Salem Press

Our Election Day post opens just before the polls do. If you haven't voted yet, please do!

An Election Day Voter's Guide, of sorts And lots of political cartoons

Our Sunday Paper edition — New Orleans travelogue and an essay on how Greenwich CSD chose green as its school colors. https://journalpress.substack.com/p/the-sunday-paper-edition-af8

Talking about the newspaper on the radio and free Salem Press download! Find it here. https://journalpress.substack.com/p/talking-about-the-journal-and-press

A column on voting and girls soccer photos. The No. 2 Witches next play No. 3 Lake George at 3:30 pm on Saturday in Lansingburg in semifinal play. https://journalpress.substack.com/p/column-voting-matters-do-it-like

We have a new issue — and vote for assembly! https://journalpress.substack.com/p/a-new-print-issue-and-the-assembly

Today’s Journal & Press newsletter is now live. Who won the Halloween Parade costume contest this year? And info on early voting. https://journalpress.substack.com/p/early-voting-and-halloween-parade

Tomorrow's newsletter -- Halloween Parade photos! And early voting info.

Early voting and Halloween Parade photos And vote on Prop 1

Our Sunday Paper edition newsletter! Free — https://journalpress.substack.com/p/the-sunday-paper-edition

Greenwich senior football photos — and girls soccer, too. See our page — journalandpress.com

Windy Hill Wellness opens in Greenwich. https://journalpress.substack.com/p/cannabis-store-grand-opening

Our presidential poll results -- and you can vote for a congressional candidate!

Presidential Poll Results And vote for your congressional candidate!

Local news and notes — and vote in our presidential poll! https://journalpress.substack.com/p/local-news-and-notes-and-our-presidential

Today's newsletter goes on a pumpkin run!

A pumpkin-picking adventure A visit to Tiashoke Farm & Store

Greenwich football team photo by Dan Pemrick. Game photos on our site, journalandpress.com

Football photos, an odd bug and a column on “Hope” by Lance Allen Wang. Read it in our Sunday Paper Edition: https://journalpress.substack.com/p/our-sunday-paper-edition-football

Take a look at today’s newsletter — https://journalpress.substack.com/p/a-coven-in-greenwich

A coven of Greenwich Witches are at Wallie’s now. Subscribe to our newsletter to learn more. Journalandpress.com

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Taylor Poovey, Emily Gonzales and Brooke Kuzmich scored a goal in the Witches 3-0 win over Cambridge yesterday. Greenwich has rolled off 10 straight wins improving to 12-3. —DAN PEMRICK PHOTOS

FIELD HOCKEY ROLLS PAST CORINTH

CAPTIONS:
Avery Timmins scored the winning goal in overtime

Olivia Davis had two goals and an assist.

Quinn Sheehan had 2 assists, as Greenwich beat Corinth 3-2 today.

Witches are 7-3 in the league in 2nd place, 8-6 overall.

—DAN PEMRICK PHOTOS

Today's newsletter has a poll about today's holiday:

Church and school events; holiday poll Greenwich Awards, Chicken Dinner, Christmas Shoeboxes, Halloween Parade

NAMES MAKE THE NEWS

On Thursday, October 10, 2024, the Greenwich Junior-Senior High School held its Annual Academic Awards assembly for students in grades 10-12 (a few accelerated 9th grade students attended).

During the assembly, students were recognized for academic excellence in the following areas:

--Achieving Mastery (a grade of 85% or better) on a NYS Regents exam
--Achieving the highest grade on a NYS Regents exam
--Achieving the highest grade in a course
--Achieving a score of 4 or 5 on an AP exam
--Earning a grade point average of between 84.5% and 89.4% for all four marking periods of the 2022-2023 school year (this award is known as the Honor Roll)
--Earning a grade point average of between 89.5% and 100% during all four marking periods of the 2022-2023 school year (this award is known as the High Honor Roll)
--Earning the Ashlar Lodge Award for the highest grade on the NYS Geometry Regents exam
--A handful of students were also recognized for earning very prestigious academic awards donated by various colleges, universities, and/or corporations including the Xerox Corporation, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, St. Lawrence University, Clarkson College, Sage College, Alfred University, Saint Michaels College, the University of Rochester, the University of Vermont and the Bausch and Lomb Corporation.

Many of the students recognized during the assembly also received a gift certificate from Jay’s Pizza in Greenwich. The gift certificates were purchased using money donated by the Hannaford Corporation as part of the Hannaford Helping Hands program. Principal George Niesz thanked the Hannaford Corporation and Mrs. Joann Sloan-Haynes for her ward work and dedication in promoting the Hannaford Helping Hands program at Greenwich. Mr. Niesz also recognized and thanked Mrs. Amy McPhail for her hard work in organizing the ceremony.

Altogether, one hundred and thirty students were recognized at least once during the assembly, with one hundred and five individuals receiving an actual award. Below is a list of those students that were recognized.

Ava Aierstok, Max Aierstok, Max Anatriello, David Arana Riese, Grace Autiello, William Bain, Andrew Baptie, Alexander Barbur, Kaden Bentley, Chloe Bentzen, Jonathan Bowling, Riley Brophy, Dylan Brown, Hunter Brown, Eli Buretea-Bloom, John Carnett, Joseph Carnett, Wyatt Cary, Ella Celani, Dmitri Chincola, Allison Chuhta, Peter Chuhta, Keegan Clayton, Charlotte Collins, Jayden Conlen, Brooke Conlin, Michael Cronin, Madalynn Curley, Lyla Curtis, Olivia Davis, Rylee DeLuca, Brooke Demianenko, Samuel Dixson, Serena Drost, Emery DuBois, Hunter Dupuis, Mason Foster, Morgan Foster, Kate Fowler, Kaelie Fox, Madison Genevick, Alexis Godfrey, Emily Gonzalez, Carter Goodling, Avery Graves, Langston Hall, Kendall Hamilton, Avery Hawrysz, Ryan Hughes, Reese Hunt, Taber Hunt, Ryan Ingber, Claudia Johnson, Rockwell Johnson, Leo Jordan, Makenzie Keir, Lillian Kelley, Connor Kirk, Gabriel Kurland, Violet Kurland, Brooke Kuzmich, Hazen Lilley, Hudson Logan, Marley Loveland, McKenna Lyndaker, Olive Magowan, Samuel Magowan, Melody Mathys, Kendal Mattison, Harper McCarthy, Colby McCauliffe, Brenden McClay, Gabriel McFarren, Eliza McQueen, Isabelle Miller, Johnathan Morency, Finnoula Murray, Levi Murray, Max Nichols, Samuel Palacios, Luna Paradis Wiebe, Joseph Radovich, Sarah Radovich, Carson Reynolds, Izaiah Reynolds, Alexzander Rifenburg, Jack Scieszka, Julia Sgambelluri, Isla Shaw, Sarah Sievers, Joseph Skiff, Kaitlin Skiff, Jackson Slater, Bridget Smith, Ella Smith, Alyssa St. Mary, Kayla Stewart, Morgan Stone, Brayden Stutzman, Avery Timmins, Colin Traver, Addison Truax, Jessica Viscusi, Erik Wade and Brayden Wilbur.

Congrats, all!

Our Oct. 11 daily newsletter -- when Washington County had a poorhouse.

The Washington County Poorhouse And town salaries

NEW PARADE ROUTE ANNOUNCED

A press release from the Greater Greenwich Chamber of Commerce:

“Get ready for a dazzling night in Greenwich as the beloved Holiday Lighted Tractor Parade takes on an exciting new route this year! Mark your calendars for Saturday, November 23, 2024, at 6 p.m., when the lighted tractors will roll out from Capital Tractor and make their way through town, ending at the Argyle Brewery. This revamped route is designed to offer better viewing spots and align with enhanced safety practices, ensuring a fun and secure experience for all attendees.

“As you line the streets to watch the festive parade of brightly lit tractors, you can expect a lively atmosphere filled with entertainment, delicious offerings from food trucks, and the chance to grab some exclusive 2024 Tractor Parade apparel. It’s the perfect way to kick off the holiday season in style, so bring your friends, bring your family, and get ready for an unforgettable evening that will light up more than just the night sky.”

Postcards from Salem and more in our Monday newsletter!

Postcards from Salem, too And Upcoming Local Events, Donations for Pets, Advertise With Us, Send Us Letters and Content, Comics, More!