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At the last Selectmen meeting on May 28, DPW civil engineer Ian Brown requested a road closure on Glenville Road between Glen Ridge and Weaver Street for the overnight hours (9:00pm to 6:00am) between June 21 to June 25.
“If approved, this architectural monstrosity will stand as the permanent, negative legacy of our First Selectman, the Task Force Chairman, and the P&Z Commission. I urge the RTM to protect Greenwich’s history, its neighborhoods, and its financial health by rejecting this MI.” – Jim O’Brien
During the full road closure, residents are urged to plan ahead and allow extra travel time.
Hudson Valley Honor Flight flew 61 veterans of the Vietnam, Korean, and World War II conflicts to Washington DC, where they toured several monuments before having dinner and flying back to White Plains airport, where they were greeted by several hundred family and friends.
The 25 year anniversary year milestone was commemorated during an open house event featuring history from the school, including old articles and yearbooks, and visits to the school’s classrooms.
The computer business owner pleaded guilty to wire fraud, which carries a maximum term of imprisonment of 20 years. He also has agreed to pay restitution. Continue Reading →
In total, more than 252,000 Connecticut residents who’ve been struggling with medical bills have had more than $513 million in medical debt cancelled since the initiative began in 2024. Continue Reading →
The Greenwich Scholarship Association will be the beneficiary of the Woman’s Club of Greenwich’s Concert on the Lawn on Friday, June 5 — an evening dedicated to helping local students achieve a college education through need-based scholarships. Continue Reading →
“Multiple Town boards have independently flagged that each proposed location risks overshadowing memorials to soldiers who died in combat…There are other locations, including in front of Town Hall, that would honor President Bush’s record of public service without raising that concern. Those alternatives have not been seriously explored.” – Aakash Patel Continue Reading →
Former Selectman Drew Marzullo, who was the first openly gay Selectman, serving as from 2009-2017, was asked to return to speak at the flag raising this year. He brought the idea of raising the Pride flag that year, and ever since, it has been raised every June. The community will gather on June 6 to hear remarks from elected officials, religious, community and LGBTQ+ leaders. There will be a formal proclamation declaring June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month in Greenwich there will be a Pride flag raising. Continue Reading →
The Greenwich High School Choral Department held its annual Pops Concert on May 27 in the school’s performing arts center. The event featured upbeat popular music featuring all four GHS choirs, with guest performances by the GHS Modern Band. Continue Reading →
The event is part of the America 250 Greenwich Commission’s yearlong celebration of America’s 250th birthday. Continue Reading →
Registration is now open for the 2026 Greenwich Police Department Scholarship Fund Benefit Car Show, which will take place on Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 10:00am to 2:00pm at Town Hall, located at 101 Field Point Road in Greenwich. In the event of rain, the rain date will be Sunday, June 7, 2026. The popular community event will feature a wide array of classic, antique, custom, and exotic cars all on display in the heart of Greenwich. The car show is free for spectators and open to the public. The Greenwich Police Department Scholarship Fund invites car owners to sign up for early-bird pre-registration by May 29. Continue Reading →
The endowment functions as a permanent funding source dedicated to strengthening Connecticut’s early childhood education system. This year’s investment, combined with last year’s initial investment of $300 million, positions Connecticut as a national leader in developing sustainable solutions that support children, families, and educators. Continue Reading →
This community tradition raises funds to support swim lesson scholarships. Through its partnership with Greenwich Public Schools, the YMCA evaluates approximately 600 fourth-grade students each year to assess their water safety skills. Students who need additional support are offered free eight-week swim lesson sessions at the YMCA. This year, 89 local students qualified for the program. Continue Reading →