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Being inside and swimming in the pool at the Boys & Girls Club for the Greenwich-Stamford Swim Across America didn’t dampen the spirits of the swimmers and volunteers raised more than $385,000 for the Swim’s beneficiary, the Alliance for Cancer Gene Therapy (ACGT). Continue Reading →
On Aug. 5, 6, 13 riders from Greenwich will cycle up to 192 miles in the Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC) with the goal of raising $48 million for critical research and cancer care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Continue Reading →
On Thursday the Pilsudski Society awarded several scholarships to Greenwich High School students at the Polish Club on Arch Street, marking the occasion with a delicious and authentic Polish meal of Pierogi, Kielbasa and Galumpkis. The recipients, Sam Ryb, Claudia Bonaparte, Nicole Ducret and Andrey Cuellar had each submitted essays written about their Polish heritage. “We’re trying to be more of a responsible citizen in Greenwich,” said Rick Muskus, president of the Pilsudski Society, adding that the board put together a new vision for the club in recent years. “My grandfather started this in 1950,” he continued adding that the Pilsudski Society owns the building at 65 Arch Street. Recently the building, which was built anew in the 1980s after a boiler exploded and fire destroyed the original structure, received a new red sign and lighting at the front entrance. Continue Reading →
In part 1 in “A Look Back,” a series on what life was like for Greenwich High School students over the years, Maxine King interviews Bob Lynagh. Continue Reading →
More fires are reported on July 4th than any other day of the year. And, fireworks are responsible for 40 percent of those fires. Injuries caused by fireworks typically require hospital emergency room treatment – they include severe burns, fractures, scars, permanent disfigurement, and even death. It’s important to remember that even sparklers, considered by many to be a safe and harmless alternative to fireworks, reach temperatures of more than 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit (water boils at 212 degrees and glass melts at 900 degrees). Continue Reading →
Augustine’s Farm will open for the season on July 1. There is a girls softball tourney at GHS. At Audubon Greenwich there will be a butterfly count. There will be fireworks at two locations…. and much more. Continue Reading →
At the RMA, State Representatives Fred Camillo (R-151), Livvy Floren (R-149), and Mike Bocchino (R-150) will participate in a panel discussion on July 5. Continue Reading →
The long awaited opening of Augustine’s Farm is finally here. Farmer John said the cold, rainy spring put the farm behind schedule.
Though the rain was great for alleviating the drought, it was not so ideal for starting crops. But the wait is over. On Saturday, July 1, Farmer John and Kathy will open the farm stand from 9-5. Continue Reading →
Construction on the Binney Park dredge project begins on Wednesday, July 5 Continue Reading →
ProSwing’s Managing Partner and Coach, Sam Colon, was inspired to create the Puerto Rican International Baseball Experience and raise the necessary funds to bring 24 kids and six coaches to the U.S. for four days of baseball and fun. Continue Reading →