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Connecticut Better Business Bureau says consumers are vulnerable from the time they look for rental property or check into a hotel. The free vacation ruse, for example, is not free if you have to give out your credit card number. Even though the vacation is supposed to be free, you will likely not get a dream vacation, but you may get taken for a ride. Continue Reading →
YMCA of Greenwich has appointed Bob DeAngelo, former executive director of the Greenwich Boys and Girls Club as its new CEO. He will fill the shoes of Ed Philipp, who came from the Rye YMCA in August 2012, who will leave to pursue other endeavors. Continue Reading →
On Friday Kriss Kringle, along with his summer sleigh riders, will hose down campers to cool them down from the summer heat—and just because it’s fun! Continue Reading →
Fleisher’s is a nose-to-tail butcher that works only with whole animals that have been ethically raised on pasture. The animals are raised on small, local farms. The company is known for having the highest quality, best tasting meat, which reflects where it comes from as well as how its processed, raised, cut and sold. Continue Reading →
Save the Children has worked in Nepal since 1976 and in Haiti since 1978, providing extensive programs throughout these countries serving the needs of some of the poorest children and families. Continue Reading →
Boy Scouts from local Greenwich Troops 35, 10 and 5 went to New Mexico’s Sangre de Cristo Mountains in Cimarron where they hiked 144 miles 12 days. The crew leader was Eagle Scout Will Freder from Troop 35 who will be a senior at Greenwich High School in the fall. Other crew members included, Elias Boyer, James Gordon, Jamie Heavey, Luke Kaiser, Carlos Maldonado Jr., TJ Peck, Nico Matejak and Eric Parker.
Greenwich Police Chief Jim Heavey and Carlos Maldonado Sr served as crew advisors. Continue Reading →
Joe Kaliko of Needs Clearing House and Joe Marini, the Joe behind Chicken Joe’s, headed to Bridgeport this week with a summer treat for Disability Resource Network in Bridgeport. The organization serves people suffering from cerebral palsy, brain and spinal injuries resulting from accidents, and other trauma. They empower young adults with disabilities to live as independently as possible. Continue Reading →
The gift of a used car donated by John and Jeanine Giddings, in excellent condition made the difference for a working Greenwich mother who secured housing in Fairfield but needed to get to her job in Greenwich. Needs Clearing House worked with Chris Canavan of Greenwich Automotive to come through in the clutch! Continue Reading →
Greenwich teens donate their time and effort to help make the community a cleaner and better place to live… Continue Reading →
The annual wiffle ball tournament is set for Saturday July 18. Check in is at 8am and the first pitch is at 8:45am. Register your team of 4 today while there is space. You can register online or email Erin Montague. Continue Reading →