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What to Get Children from 8 to Infinity? MacInspires Has Holiday Gift Solutions

MacInspires has ingenious gift ideas you’ll be proud to give this holiday season. They have a range of kits including Little Bits, and Sonos speakers. You can find it online, but it’s the same price at MacInspires, and you’ll have the opportunity to play with it first! They also are in the process of converting their high tech classroom into more of a maker space. Check out all the amazing classes and enroll yourself or your kids today. Continue Reading →

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Serious Overcrowding at Tod’s Point May Result in Increased Police Presence Next Summer

The Parks & Rec board is considering ways to handle the increased popularity of Tod’s Point. At their board meeting Wednesday night, they talked about possibly shutting the beach down when it gets a certain number of cars and beachgoers. Also they discussed having an increased police presence and they’re studying the fees as well. Continue Reading →

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Time for Wine at Putnam and Vine in Greenwich

A stone’s throw from Greenwich Avenue, at the corner of Mason and Lewis, is a recently opened wine and spirits store owned by David Johnson, whose staff enjoy educating customers.
In addition to thousands of varieties of wine, each of which he had tried, Johnson has a wide array of spirits, including 14 different varieties of Rye, 14 different Bourbons, 46 varieties of Scotch, 29 Apertifs, and 20 Mezcals and Tequilas for starters. Continue Reading →

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Antiquarius Annual Winter Antiques Show Starts Friday at Eastern Greenwich Civic Center

The 4th Annual Antiquarius Greenwich Winter Antiques Show benefiting the Greenwich Historical Society is set for Friday, December 4 through Sunday, December 6, 2015 at the Eastern Greenwich Civic Center. The Opening Night Preview Gala, with the Theme “Back to the Future” is Thursday, December 3 from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm at the Eastern Greenwich Civic Center. Continue Reading →

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Been Away? Greenwich Free Press Top Stories of the Week

It may have been a long holiday weekend for many readers, but the news never stops. Planning Zoning made some interesting decisions regarding 599 West Putnam Ave, Westview Place, New Lebanon School, and Katie Deluca released a letter she sent to the Siting Council where she blasted Eversource and said the Town has lost faith in the utility. And, just for fun, we traveled to Norwalk Aquarium to see scuba diver Tina Pray dive down into the shark tank dressed as Santa. The small children watching just loved it and learned that sharks aren’t the menacing killers they’re portrayed to be. Continue Reading →

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