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Monday marked the unveiling of what is just the first success in plans to renovate The Nathaniel Witherell Short-Term Rehab and Skilled Nursing Center, owned by the town of Greenwich. The new rehabilitation center is part of Project Renew, a plan to modernize and refurbish the facility that has been a part of our community for over a century. Continue Reading →
George McEvoy, who grew up in Old Greenwich and graduated GHS in 1957, is an active potter in New Canaan. McEvoy, who describes “losing his mind” to pottery creates bowls, vases, sushi plates, teapots and ornamental pottery, much of it in a traditional Japanese method and style. Continue Reading →
The weather was perfect for ARTWALK’s kick off at the Palace Theatre on Friday afternoon. A huge crowd gathered to hear musicians and sample food. Everyone was thrilled by the dancing surprise of the night. Continue Reading →
After a hot and steamy day, Thursday night cooled off pleasantly. McArdle’s rolled out the red carpet for dozens of well-behaved dogs and their owners in a fundraiser for Adopt-A-Dog. Continue Reading →
At Wednesday night’s Parks & Rec meeting, Joe Siciliano reported that a total of $6,000 was collected in donations toward extended fireworks shows at both Binney Park and Greenwich Point. Continue Reading →
A near-drowning in Greenwich of a five-year-old boy is a stark reminder how a child can drown in just moments. Splash pools, hot tubs, and even modest above ground pools take lives. Rather than instill fear, there are some good books on pool safety geared toward children. One is by Stew Leonard, Jr who lost his son in a drowning accident. One is by the Cohns here in Greenwich who lost their son Zachary in the family pool. Continue Reading →
Like a favorite fishing hole, Byram Bait and Tackle is a destination for fishermen who travel from as far afield as Westport and Mamaroneck for blood worms, sand worms, shiners, mackerel, squid, night crawlers and more. As for bait, Fred Stahl says there’s a million different choices. Continue Reading →
A unique exhibit titled “Tales of Two Cities: New York & Beijing” pairs artists from disparate cultures. Continue Reading →
Ricky, one of 30 chicks brought in last July, was just another chicken in the coop until one day Kathy discovered her unable to walk. During this time, Kathy and John brought Ricky into their house to watch over her. When Ricky finally began walking again after a few weeks of treatment, it was too late. She was already part of the family. Continue Reading →
This GHS graduate from the class of 2010 majored in Sustainable Development at Columbia. She heads off in August for a year in Tanzania where she’ll speak Swahili and lend her expertise to remote farmers. The land is fertile in Bombo Majimoto, she said, but the farms are isolated and need access to other markets. Continue Reading →