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At Bible Street, Greenwich Youth Conservation Corps Sponsors are Celebrated
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Sponsors of the Greenwich Youth Conservation Corps had a chance to meet and and chat with teen workers. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Volunteering, Greenwich Youth Conservation Program
UPDATED with PHOTOS! Whale Spotted Thursday Morning in Greenwich Near Great Captain’s Island
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On Thursday morning a whale was spotted by boaters in Long Island Sound, right next to Great Captain’s Island. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Bunker, great captain's island, long island sound, whale
PHOTOS: Carolyn Antonik – Passing on the Love for Byram’s Beautiful Cemeteries
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Since her husband Chris Antonik passed away in 2015, Carolyn Antonik has wondered who would maintain and preserve the historic cemeteries by her home in Byram.
Inside the Antonik home, the Greenwich Landmark “James Lyon House,” revealed a tale of a happy family that included unique pets. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Volunteering, Carolyn Antonik, Chris Antonik
Swimming and Smiles Abound at Annual Fresh Air Fund Party
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During the annual summer party at the home of Nicole Heath, Fresh Air Fund parents reflected on their experiences as hosts. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Parenting, Volunteering, Fresh Air Fund, Hannah Karlan, Nicole Heath
Greenwich Graffiti Wipeout Initiative Gets a Hearing at Board of Selectmen Meeting
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“I think graffiti damages civic pride and encourages criminal activity. It devalues property, and it’s intimidating to residents. For some, it generates fear and anger.” – Dawn Fortunato Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Government, Volunteering, Bobby Walker, Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich, Dawn Fortunato, Fred Camillo
Celebratory Dinner Honors David Ormsby for Ten Years of Leadership of the Witherell Board
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In an evening that included bagpipe music, toasts, roasts, and proclamations from the State of Connecticut and the Town of Greenwich, David G. Ormsby was honored recently for his outstanding leadership of The Nathaniel Witherell Board of Directors. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town
Adventures in Cooking Headline Camp Seton Summer Camp Fun!
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Cooking over the campfire every Wednesday is the highlight each week for the Cub Scouts campers. Using sticks, tin-foil, skillets and even cardboard boxes, Scouts prepare pancakes, S’mores, grilled cheese, rice krispy treats, popcorn and fan-favorite nachos in the camp’s Scout Skills area. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Camp Seton, Greenwich Council Boy Scouts of America
PHOTOS: In Greenwich, Bastille Day 2016 Reminder: Vive la France!
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A good crowd turned out for the Bastille Day 2016 event at Greenwich Town Hall on Thursday. The event was organized by the Alliance Française of Greenwich, which is anticipating its 100th anniversary in town in 2018. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Holiday, Alliance Francaise, Colonel Serge Gabriel, Gail Covney, Renée Ketcham, Yann Yochum
Bruce Museum Announces Plans to Expand
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The Bruce Museum filed plans on Thursday with the Town of Greenwich for a building expansion, including additional permanent exhibition and teaching spaces and a café. The Museum’s last expansion was completed in 1992. Continue Reading →