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Greenwich Common will soon be fenced off so that the planned overhaul may begin over the winter. The plan includes straightening out the pathways and eliminating lower branches on mature trees to make the park more neighbor friendly. Lamp posts like those on Greenwich Ave are planned and the park will be illuminated in the evening to extend its use and safety. Continue Reading →
At the recent community open house at Nathaniel Witherell, there was music, hors d’oeuvres, and refreshments as guests toured the recently modernized short-term rehab and long-term skilled nursing center. Continue Reading →
The Greenwich Farmer’s Market runs Saturdays through November, but closed on the Saturday of Thanksgiving weekend. Beginning in December the market transitions to the Arch Street Teen Center. Check schedule for dates. Continue Reading →
Jamie Futterman became obsessed with scarves when she was in college in Ithaca, New York, where the winters are bone chilling. Scarves are the new necklace, she says, and her scarves are affordable and make a great gift in time for the cold New England winter. Continue Reading →
The Byram pool project, which Al Monelli described as “the most intense and complicated project” of his career, made it through another hurdle on Wednesday night when the Parks & Rec board, chaired by Nancy Caplan, voted unanimously in its favor. Mr. Monelli, the head of Building Construction & Maintenance for Greenwich, was armed with renderings and an encyclopedic knowledge of the project and all its permutations. Years in the making, the project was set in motion back when the board’s newest member was still in grade school. Christian Thalheim, from the Parks and Rec board, made a good point though, when he asked Mr. Monelli whether the jumbo new pool would require more lifeguards. Mr. Monelli estimated that the new pool would require five guards on the deck instead of the current two. Continue Reading →
Are Tough Guys a creation of Hollywood? Just how much does popular culture teach boys about being a man? Continue Reading →
Head to Ada’s for Halloween trick-or-treating on Friday between 4:00-8:00pm. Ada’s tradition continues and her family will be ready with plenty of candy. Continue Reading →
Historically, more cars have been stolen on Halloween than any of the other major holidays. Lock your car and follow these tips. Continue Reading →
If you have an hour free a week, Reading Champions is a well-established program that pairs volunteers with local children to improve their fluency. You get free training and work 20 minutes each with three children during the hour of volunteering. It’s a very gratifying volunteer opportunity. Continue Reading →
“Halloween is on Friday this year. We hope that all motorists will be hyper-vigilant for children and pedestrians as the youngest treat-or-treaters will be out and about at rush hour. Halloween is an extremely exciting and kid friendly holiday, which may cause kids to act out in an impulsive way. Please know where your children are at all times and do not assume that they are safe. Cooperate with your police and by working together we can have a safe and Happy Halloween!” – Greenwich Police Chief Heavey Continue Reading →