Denise and Mark Longo met 37 years ago. She was 13 and he was 15. They married young – Denise was 21 and Mark was 23 on Jan 27, 1990 – and are going strong today. Continue Reading →
Greenwich’s Denise & Mark Longo: Going Strong after 37 Years
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Teen Hit and Killed by Train in Cos Cob
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A 17-year-old was killed when struck by a train just after midnight on Sunday. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town
A Lifetime of Gardening: North Street Couple Shares Accessible Gardens and Vistas
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A Greenwich couple’s North Street gardens were featured the Garden Education Center’s “Grandiflora” fundraiser have created acres of accessible gardens with gradually descending ramps and sweeping vistas. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Arts, Giving, accessible gardening, Garden Education Center, Grandiflora, Marjorie Smith
Greenwich United Way Honors 450 Students at Reading Champions Ceremony
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In its 9th year, Reading Champions supports public elementary schools and after school programs with specialized curriculum. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Volunteering, Greenwich United Way, Marke Wardell, Reading Champions
Greenwich Historical Society Extends Deadline to July 12 for Submitting Photos that Express Love of Town in This Place Matters! Campaign
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The Greenwich Historical Society’s extended their deadline for submitting photos to their This Place Matters! photo contest until July 12. The contest encourages residents to mobilize around the places in town they love and are worth preserving for future generations. All residents – students, adults and seniors – are invited to send in photos of the places that matter to them with a sentence or paragraph about why they make Greenwich special. The Historical Society sees a natural alliance with the contest and the upcoming Founders’ Day celebration on July 18. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, #thisplacemattersgreenwich, Carrie Wallack, Greenwich Historical Society
Celebrate Father’s Day at Greenwich Polo Club Matches
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Bring your dad to the Greenwich Polo Club on Sunday and spend the day. There are special deals and you can learn to play polo in a mini lesson on hitting a polo ball on a wooden horse. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Holiday, Sports, Father's Day, Greenwich Polo Club
Great Captain Island Ferry Service Still Stalled
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Another delay in start of Great Captain Island ferry service. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Great Captain Island, Island Beach ferry, Islander II
Register for 11th Annual Swim Across America, Make Waves to Defeat Cancer
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One of the largest teams is Team Julian, with members swimming in honor of Julian Fraser, a 2014 Greenwich High School graduate. Register for the 11th annual Swim Across America event on June 24. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Health, Volunteering, Alliance for Cancer Gene Therapy (ACGT), Dr. Samuel Katz, Julien Fraser, Matt Vossler, Swim Across America
Tips for Hassle-Free 4th of July Fireworks in Greenwich
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The Town is hosting fireworks on July 1 at dusk in two locations, and a flag raising ceremony on July 4th at 9:00am. Read comprehensive list of rules and tips to enjoy the fireworks. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Holiday, 4th of July, Bea Crumbine, Binney Park, fireworks, flag raising, Greenwich Poitn Park
GHS Girl’s Empowerment Club Event at Greenwich YMCA Means Girl in Peru Goes to High School
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Greenwich High School students gathered at the YMCA of Greenwich to spin in support of girl’s education. Organized by the Greenwich High School Girl’s Empowerment Club, the proceeds went directly to support the club’s She’s the First scholar, Lisbeth H in Peru.
Joined by the YMCA’s own, Bob Deangelo and Heather Brown, the group enjoyed an hour of invigorating exercise with great music. The class was lead by enthusiastic spin instructor, Wendy Coleman. Continue Reading →