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Worried about the Coyote in Your Yard? You Can Co-Exist.

Come to a lecture at the Bruce Museum on Tuesday, April 5th at 7:00pm on coyotes! Coyotes eat many different foods including rodents, rabbits, birds, deer, snakes, frogs, insects, fruit, vegetables, garbage and pet food. In residential areas, coyotes can lose their fear of people because they associate food supply with us. Coyotes may also become bold if they are attracted to natural food sources near people and have no negative experiences when being close to people and houses. They readily prey on rodents, which is a benefit to people. Continue Reading →

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Art & Sound Gallery Hosts “The Big Picture” Featuring Local Talented Photographers

“The Big Picture” at Art & Design Gallery in Greenwich showcases 19 talented photographers, each with their own style and view. Many photos depict people and places in and around Greenwich. The opening reception was a success, as the community celebrated the arts at the “audio visual store in an art gallery.” Continue Reading →

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Teens from Greenwich High School, Brunswick and King Organize a Race to Raise Awareness of Distracted Driving

An April 22 go-kart race at Grand Prix in Mt. Kisko will benefit Project Yellow Light and go a long way toward raising awareness of the dangers of distracted driving. A group of teens from Greenwich High School, Brunswick and King are organizing teams for the competition. Continue Reading →

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Global Lyme Alliance’s Time For Lyme Gala in Greenwich Draws Crowds to Honor Marla Maples and Award Dr. Brian Fallon

It was a wonderful evening filled with hope, and a lot of glitz, at the Time For Lyme Gala on Saturday evening at the Hyatt in Old Greenwich – as over 500 guests attended the annual event. Brian A. Fallon, M.D. was awarded the Lauren F. Brooks Hope Award at the gala from the Global Lyme Alliance, and the beaming Marla Maples was an honored guest. Television personality, Robert Verdi was a robust master of ceremonies. Continue Reading →

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CancerCare Annual Walk/Run for Hope at Greenwich Point Set for Sunday, April 17

“Receiving news about a cancer diagnosis can be a very confusing and overwhelming moment in your life. With all the new emotions to process, it is important to have organizations like CancerCare to help provide understanding and support during the healing process,” said Fred Camillo, Connecticut State Rep (R-151). Continue Reading →

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PHOTOS: Dodge for a Cause Tourney at Boys & Girls Club is Great Fun, and a New Tradition!

The first annual Dodge for a Cause was the brainchild of Boys and Girls Club of Greenwich athletic coordinator Camryn Ferrara. The fast paced tournament was a project of the Torch Club, a leadership program for middle and high school students at the Boys & Girls Club. A total of 28 teams included Greenwich Police Dept, Fire Dept, EMS, as well as creatively named teams like Rex Kwon Do, llabegdod (dodgeball spelled backward, and Mook’s Army. Continue Reading →

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Parks & Rec: Byram Pool Access Policy, Monitoring New Deck at Tod’s Pt and Lifeguard Hiring Update

While access to a beach is considered a natural resource protected by First Amendment, a pool is another story. The proposed Byram Pool access policy excludes non-residents unless accompanied by a resident who pays $8.00.
“We’re going to recommend at some point, that the seasonal beach pass go up a few dollars and include the pool,” Mr. Siciliano said at the March 30 Parks & Rec board meeting. “So that when you buy your park pass, it includes the pool.” Continue Reading →

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