Leslie Yager Tag

  Congratulations to our dear friends, Leslie Yager (Mom of the Week, May 2014) of Greenwich Free Press and Jeb Fiorita of Val's Putnam Wines! Leslie was awarded the Quality of Life Award, and Jeb, the Small Business Award by the Greenwich Chamber of Commerce. Both Jeb & Leslie were so well-deserving of these awards. We are happy to see such great people be recognized by our community.  [caption id="attachment_8454" align="aligncenter" width="608"] Jeb & Mom of the Week,...

The application to demolish and reconstruct the Sun Dial apartments on Steamboat Road has been withdrawn!! Thanks to everyone who sent a letter or expressed an opinion. Your words counted. A piece of colorful history has been preserved – at least for the moment. We love that we will be able to feast our eyes on the historic apartments as we take the ferry out of Greenwich Harbor on our way to Island Beach or...

    What do you love to do with your children? How old are they? And what is your greatest wish for them? I have one daughter, 22, whose company I enjoy even if we’re just walking the dogs. She recently moved home from Berkeley and works in NYC, which she enjoys. I think most moms are happy when their kids are happy. Wish fulfilled right there.  When and where are you the happiest?  Lately, running Greenwich Free Press, my...

Last Spring, parents and children at Putnam Indian Field School (PIFS) planted nine organic gardens on the school grounds to encourage and celebrate healthy eating.  The gardens were part of the school’s move to organic, non-GMO, more fruit and vegetable filled lunches. In between the many vegetables, the children planted marigolds (to discourage bunnies), herbs and nasturtiums.  [caption id="attachment_5146" align="aligncenter" width="608"] Marcella Kapsaroff, PIFS mom and Garden Committee Chair shows children the fruits of their gardens.[/caption] Tomatoes of all...