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Greenwich Library Completes New West Putnam Ave Rain Garden

Greenwich Library’s alcove park on Putnam Avenue—once the home of the Library’s famed pin oak tree—was recently reopened as the “Rain Garden” after a 12-month design and landscaping project. In addition to an S-shaped fieldstone wall and a basin of river stones, the new rain garden features a sourwood tree, two dogwood trees, and dwarf mondo and Peter’s Pick hardy monkey grasses.  Continue Reading →

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Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich Celebrates 55th Annual Awards Night

On Thursday night the Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich held their Awards Night, a celebration of success for members and volunteers that recognizes their outstanding development, contributions to the Club, community service, leadership and sportsmanship. Continue Reading →

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PHOTOS: Greenwich High School’s Fiddler on the Roof Runs through Saturday, May 20

Greenwich High School Theater Arts presents Fiddler on the Roof at the GHS Performing Arts Center at 7:00pm on Thursday, May 18 through Saturday, May 20, 2023. Set in early 20th-century Imperial Russia, the musical centers on Tevye, a poor Jewish milkman who is faced with the challenge of marrying off his five daughters amidst the growing tension in is shtetl. Continue Reading →

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Christ Church to Host free Talk: “Ethics in the Workplace in an Evolving World”

Three C-Suite business leaders will discuss the importance of ethics in the workplace. How do we uphold principles such as honesty, fairness and compassion in our interactions with colleagues, customers and stakeholders? Whether you work from home or commute to work, workplace ethics can influence the way employees interact with people in an organization’s culture. Continue Reading →

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Junior League of Greenwich Touch a Truck Returns to Town Hall on May 21, 2023

This year the Junior League welcomes back the fan-favorite powerful trucks from Greenwich’s Department of Public Works as well as fire trucks – including antique fire trucks – police cars and motorcycles, and ambulances. In addition, there will be construction equipment, a wide array of kids’ activities, and a variety of food trucks with delicious treats. Continue Reading →

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Celebrating Preservation Month in Westchester: Bus Tour of Historic Buildings in Mamaroneck, Port Chester & Rye

Found within the Larchmont to Port Chester area is the oldest surviving home in Westchester County, the first planned amusement park in the country, one of the skinniest houses in America, a “George Washington Slept Here” building, and many more designed by talented architects. Several of these buildings are included in the Register as Landmarks, the highest level of significance awarded in the country! Continue Reading →

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