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Eversource Partners with Historic Salisbury Church to Achieve Near Net-Zero Carbon Footprint

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As a result of these upgrades, the church has completely eliminated its reliance on fossil fuels and is expected to see an estimated 11,800 kWh in annual electricity savings, as well as a lifetime reduction of over 400 metric tons of CO2 emissions – equivalent to removing the greenhouse gases produced by an average gasoline-powered vehicle driving over 1 million miles.  The upgrades were completed in close collaboration with the town’s Historic District Commission to integrate the new technology while preserving the building’s architectural significance. Continue Reading →

Filed under: Arts

Greenwich Audubon Marks Completed Restoration of Historic Zebediah Mead House c. 1746

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Mead House was built in 1746 and owned by Zebediah Mead, a member of this “founding family” of Greenwich. It was gifted to the National Audubon Society for use in the organization’s education and conservation work as part of a larger parcel that would, in 1943, become the Greenwich Audubon Center. Continue Reading →

Filed under: Around Town, Audubon Greenwich, Greenwich Audubon Center, Historic Properties of Greenwich, Riversville Road, Zebediah Mead House

Christ Church & St Barnabas Episcopal Church to Welcome Actor Sam Waterston & Rev. Dr. Russ Levenson for an In-person Author Talk, Book Signing 

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Christ Church Greenwich and St Barnabas Episcopal Church announce they will co-host Courage & Faith Speaker series event welcoming Reverend Dr. Russ Levenson, Jr. and acclaimed actor Sam Waterston for a special evening discussing Levenson’s book, Witness to Belief: Conversations on Faith and Meaning, recently published by Morehouse Publishing. Continue Reading →

Filed under: Around Town, Christ Church Greenwich, Courage & Faith, Reverend Dr. Russ Levenson Jr, Sam Waterston, St. Barnabas Episcopal Church

Rumba for a Reason! 7th Annual Dancing Stars of Greenwich Charity Gala Set for Sept 20

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Event co-hosts Brendan and Afton Fraser return to lead the festivities. Celebrity judges include award-winning actor Brendan Fraser, renowned model and actress Paulina Porizkova, and comedy writer Jeff Greenstein. Tickets and tables sell out every year. Reserve yours today. Continue Reading →

Filed under: Giving, Abilis, Brendon Freser, Dancing Stars of Greenwich, Fred Astaire Dance Studio of Greenwich, Paulina Porizkova

YMCA of Greenwich Launches Back to School Fundraising Campaign First-Ever Campaign Supports Child Care, Recess Programs, and School Readiness for Local Youth

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The campaign supports four key YMCA programs that work together to meet the needs of working families and children across a wide age range — from toddlers taking their first steps into preschool to elementary students navigating the classroom and playground. Continue Reading →

Filed under: Giving, Schools