“We are thrilled that the Boatyard will be a showcase for Peter Arguimbau’s fabulous marine art.” – Chris Franco. Continue Reading →
Arguimbau Art Gallery Relocates to Renovated Ole’s Boatyard
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Greenwich Tree Conservancy: We Want to Work with Neighborhood Associations
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“We hope that other neighborhood associations – and neighbors – will contact us to identify sites where trees on public lands, eg, roadsides or park areas, would be welcome.” – Cheryl Dunson, Greenwich Tree Conservancy Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Cheryl Dunson, Greenwich Tree Conservancy
Before there Was Bergstein, there was Barton, Democratic State Senator, 1931-32
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Prior to Alex Bergstein’s victory in the race for State Senate 36th District last November, Horace Allen Barton was the last Democrat to hold the office. Barton held the position from 1931-1932 during the Great Depression and most of the issues at the time were economic – even in Greenwich. H Allen Barton, was educated at Harvard Law School and lived for decades in Greenwich where he and wife Elizabeth raised their family. After serving as State Senator, he was appointed as counsel for the Town of Greenwich. After Bergstein defeated incumbent Republican Scott Frantz, Abby Kamen who lives in the updated and expanded house that once belonged to the Bartons, tracked down H Allen Barton’s son David Knox Barton. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Greenwich History, Dave Barton
First Bank of Greenwich Features Art Work Created in the Developing Artists Program
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There was an art exhibition on Wednesday at the First Bank of Greenwich featuring work created in the Developing Artists program funded by the Greenwich Alliance for Education. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Arts, Schools, Ben Quesnel, First Bank of Greenwich, Frank Gaudio, Greenwich Alliance for Education, Michael Manning, Stacey Cleary
Performing Arts Camp at Second Congregational Church Runs July 8-12, 2019
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Included in the schedule will be group singing, theatre improvisation, dancing, combat technique, small group voice lessons, audition prep, musical of the day discussions, and more! Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Arts, Summer Camp, Alexander Constantine, Heidi Haskins, performing arts camp, Second Congregational Church
Suggested Locations Sought for Byram Street Tree Planting Initiative
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The Town of Greenwich will provide 40 – 50 trees for planting. The Greenwich Tree Conservancy will provide tree planting services. And the Byram Neighborhood Association will locate viable sites for the trees. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Government, Byram Neighborhood Association, Greenwich Tree Conservancy, Town of Greenwich
PHOTOS: West Side, Best Side! Western Middle School’s Head Shaving Raises Funds for St Baldrick’s
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Western Middle School’s head shaving event raised over $16,000 toward St Baldrick’s Foundation. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Schools, Volunteering, J & The B-Sides, Kerry Gavin, St. Baldrick's Foundation, Steven Sudell, Thaddeus Fatsi
NHL All-Star Theo Fleury Shares Personal story to Support Greenwich Boy with Brain Disease
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Former NHL All-Star Theo Fleury enthralled visitors as the headlining motivational speaker to help raise money for medical research of an extremely rare brain disease during a recent visit to the Ridgefield Playhouse on Rare Disease Day. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Health, Volunteering, CULTEC, New York Rangers, Rare Disease Day, Ridgefield Playhouse, Sam Buck
Eversource to Conduct Targeted Tree Trimming in Greenwich
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“Among the 130 communities where tree trimming will be performed this year, some of the most extensive work will be done in Greenwich along 116 miles of electric lines.” – Eversource Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Eversource, hazardous trees, tree trimming
Former Attire To Host 6th Annual Prom Project Dress & Tux Giveaway, March 14-16
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Students, bring your school ID. There is a limit of one dress or tuxedo per student. Don’t miss this event. There are beautiful dresses and tuxedos. Continue Reading →