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When a caller to Ask the Selectman asked Peter Tesei if anything could be done about Greenwich overcrowded beaches on weekends, he was sympathetic and acknowledged he’s heard the complaint many times this year. He said he’d witnessed the problem himself and that our beaches are increasingly a destination. The First Selectman said that out-of-town visitors don’t necessarily have the same amount of respect for Greenwich beaches as residents. Continue Reading →
Needs Clearing House and Greenwich Automotive teamed up again. This time to help a former Greenwich resident who has been residing at the Bridgeport Rescue Mission resident. Continue Reading →
At Friday’s Boad of Selectmen meeting the historic Gershom Lockwood III House came a step closer to being protected. The Selectmen gave their blessing for the Town’s Historic District Commission to be the official study group, subject to RTM approval, to determine whether the 18th century house is worthy of the status. If so, it will be preserved by law. Future owners would need HDC permission to alter or add onto the house. Continue Reading →
It’s easy to miss if you’ve never been to Scarpelli’s sausage store in Cos Cob. Located at 45 Bible Street for almost a century, the store, which sells sausage, beer and soda, is grandfathered into its residential neighborhood. Even the landline, established in 1920, remains in service. These days Patricia “Pat” Scarpelli owns he business and property. Her brother in law Peter “Mac” makes the sausage, which comes in several varieties. Customers come from far and near for their fix, and a long list of local restaurants insist on Scarpelli’s sausage for their recipes. Continue Reading →
What are you doing this Sunday? Think about heading up to Greenwich Polo Club with a picnic and taking in an afternoon of polo matches. Starting this Sunday, Aug. 23, the US Polo Association-sanctioned tournament, the East Coast Open, will take polo to a new level with three public matches, luxury sponsors, event-packed matches and top polo stars. Gates open at 1:00pm and matches start at 3:00pm. Continue Reading →
Juice Press customers can now pickup juices, smoothies, and organic food without getting out of their cars. Juice Press is offering curbside pickup in Greenwich. Customers call the store and place their order, pay over the phone, then give a call as they pull up to the curb. A Juice Press employee will run their order out to the car. The Juice Press location in Greenwich has a variety of products from green juices and bottled smoothies to fresh foods like kale salads, vegan sushi, raw oatmeal, chia puddings, and avocado toast. Continue Reading →
Wondering what to do with your 3, 4 or 5 year-old this fall. Family Centers nationally accredited Early Care and Education program has limited preschool slots for 3-5 year old’s for this Fall 2015. Continue Reading →
Diane’s Books works endlessly to give back to the loyal Greenwich community and is one of the few privately-owned bookstores still standing. It has the largest selection of family books in the United States, continues to compete with large chain stores, and is about to turn 25. Continue Reading →
Adopt A Dog participated in the nationwide Clear the Shelters event on Saturday. The day started off well, with families lined up outside the gate before the event started. In all 19 dogs found homes. Congratulations to all the hardworking staff and volunteers! Continue Reading →
Greenwich resident and science teacher at Dolan Middle School took the ‘field trip of a lifetime’ to the US Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Ala., where she was given rigorous training focused on science and space exploration, including astronaut-style exercises like high-performance jet simulation, scenario-based space mission, land and water survival training, and interactive flight dynamics programs… Continue Reading →