Here is a year’s worth of smiles from some of the more fun moments in Greenwich. Thank you everyone for letting me take your photos!
Just before holiday break the building committee and town officials gathered at Central Middle School for a ground breaking on the new school. First they marked the occasion with students and staff in the George Sepe auditorium.
BOE member Jen Behette, building committee vice chair Clare Kilgallen, Selectwoman ex-officio building committee member Lauren Rabin, building committee member Joe Kelly, BET rep to building committee Harry Fisher enjoying remarks from CMS principal Tom Healy. Dec 20, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
Alexandra Stevens and daughter Colleen Cooper with Cos Cob School principal Kerry Gavin in the gym where families enjoyed the elf-themed mini golf course. Dec 16, 2024
GHS Unified Sports basketball game against Norwalk. Dec 16, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
Luke Wells, Nick Wells and Max Marek ready to take a plunge. Dec 15, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
Dress rehearsal for the GHS theater department’s production of Annie in the school’s black box theater. Directed by Patricia Cirigliano. Technical direction by Scott Borowka. Piano and Musical Direction by Matt Stolfi. Dec 12, 2024
Sharing the scissors at ribbon cutting to mark completion of the new athletic fields were Western Middle School principal Suzanne Coyne and Greenwich Schools superintendent Dr. Toni Jones, flanked by Facilities director Dan Watson, and BOE members Laura Kostin and Sophie Koven. Dec 12, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
Jenny Davis, Misa, Susie Figgie and Kris Guiffra at the holiday sip & shop event at Abilis Gardens & Gifts. Dec 6, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
Arch in Bloom held their annual winter holiday Flurry Fest in December where families enjoyed a variety of food, drink and children’s activities. Dec 7, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
The Tuck family and the Lucas family, both from Greenwich, enjoyed Arch in Bloom’s Flurry Fest on Saturday, Dec 7, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
Antique fire truck rides during First Light in Old Greenwich. Dec 7, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
Firefighters arrived early to be ready to offer rides in antique fire trucks at First Light in Old Greenwich. Dec 7, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
Andrea Casson Vaz and New Lebanon School principal Daniel Russo give feedback to the 5th graders at dress rehearsal of Finding Nemo Kids. Nov 25, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
Audrey Maurer and Carol Pugliano-Martin flank Greenwich Alliance for Education director Julie Faryniarz after the 5th graders dress rehearsal of Finding Nemo Kids. Nov 25, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
New Lebanon School 5th graders perform in the dress rehearsal for Finding Nemo Kids. Nov 25, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
Fran Unrine, president of the Woman’s Club of Greenwich at their annual holiday boutique. November 16, 2024
CMS principal Tom Healy and staff prepare to face off in a dodgeball championship against students. Nov 15, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
Connor Smith and Dylan Pond, 8th graders at CMS, pose by a chalk rendering of the school’s updated Cougar mascot, created by Katie Peden We love it.Nov 25, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
Sadie Dutile participates in the farewell to the CMS fields in anticipation of construction of a new school. Nov 15, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
During the Veterans Day community walk down Greenwich Ave a resident shares a photo of a loved one who was a member of the armed services. Nov 11, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
Ken and Dylan Pond with bugles at the Veterans Day Ceremony at the World War I memorial on Greenwich Ave. Nov 11, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
Livvy Floren, Susie Baker, Francia Alvarez and Cheryl Dunson at the event marking plans to plant 370 trees along Rte 1 in Greenwich from the New York state line to Stamford. Nov 1, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
P&Z commissioner Peter Lowe, P&Z planner Jackie Pruitt, P&Z commission chair Margarita Alban and P&Z commissioner Arn Welles at the event marking the planting of 370 trees along Rte 1 in Greenwich. Nov 1, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
Warming up for the walk portion of the Abilis Walk/Run at Tod’s Point. Oct 13, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
Warming up for the walk portion of the Abilis Walk/Run at Tod’s Point. Oct 13, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
Warming up for the walk portion of the Abilis Walk/Run at Tod’s Point. Oct 13, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
YWCA Greenwich’s Walk the Walk against Domestic Violence. Oct 6, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
YWCA Greenwich’s Walk the Walk against Domestic Violence. Oct 6, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
YWCA Greenwich’s Walk the Walk against Domestic Violence. Oct 6, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
The “Halloween Town” haunted house at Arch in Bloom in Pemberwick featured very scary animatronics. Enter if you dare. Sept 25, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
During the Halloween season, people had their pictures taken in The Upside Down room in the Arch in Bloom shop. Sept 25, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
Greenwich High School students Austin and Trevor Ho, and their friend Nick Petrov are the force behind a car detailing service, CT Car Care. Oct 1, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
At the medal ceremony, Susan Foster and Commander Ruth Martin, recipient of the Connecticut Wartime Service Medal in the Greenwich High School performing arts center. Sept 23, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
At the medal ceremony, State Rep Hector Arzeno with Nancy Chelwick, whose late husband George was inducted into the Army Air Force at the age of 18 in 1944. Sept 23, 2024. Photo: Leslie Yager
At Adopt A Dog’s annual Puttin’ on the Dog fundraiser we met Alex, a male shepherd mix tended to by volunteer Cynthia Bridgewater. Sept 22, 2o24
Glenville School students Lily Schacter, Mackenzie Stewart and Katelyn Keogh at Valley Jam 2024. Sept 21, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
Volunteers including Vin DiMarco, Andrea Blume and Sav DeGiorgio made Valley Jam 2024 possible. Sept 21, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
Bishop Frank Caggiano and David D’Andrea at the Lourdes Retreat at St. Mary’s Church in Stamford . Sept 7, 2024
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The year 2024 marked 23 years since the attacks on 9/11. The honor guard and officials formed a circle around the memorial in Cos Cob Park. Sept 11, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
Susie Baker places a hand on the memorial in Cos Cob Park. Sept 11, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
In September the Green & Clean board surprised Mary Hull with bench under Copper Beech Tree in Greenwich Common. Pictured: Sally Davies, Kanako McLellan and Mary Hull. Photo: Leslie Yager
Ethics teacher Michael Belanger and Ken Alcorn, who created the course curriculum for the Ethics class which was first offered in 2010. Sept 3, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
Ribbon cutting ceremony for the new secure vestibule at Greenwich High School. Sept 3, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
Fred Smith, security officer inside the vestibule just before the ribbon cutting for the new secure vestibule at Greenwich High School. Sept 3, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
First day of school at Julian Curtiss was marked by a red carpet, photo wall, and a giant police teddy bear. August 31, 2024
Greenwich Police chief James Heavey with principal Eduardo Calderón and officer Sabrina Diaz at Julian Curtiss School. Aug 30, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
The Campaign School at Yale University’s director Patti Russo, Democratic State Senator Patricia Billie Miller who represents the 27th district including parts of Darien and Greenwich, and YWCA Greenwich director Mary Lee Kiernan at the inaugural Young Women’s Initiative at the YWCA Greenwich. August 10, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
Hector Arzeno, Steph Cowie, Alan Gunzburg, Demetria Nelson and Fred Camillo in Veterans Plaza to mark the anniversary of signing of ADA. July 31, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
Off-Beat Players Rock of Ages teen edition dress rehearsal in the Greenwich Country Day School performing arts center. July 29, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
Off-Beat Players Rock of Ages dress rehearsal in the Greenwich Country Day School performing arts center. Pictured: Luke Merrill, Will Smit and Lauren Mickley. July 29, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
Off-Beat Players Rock of Ages cast held a bake sale fundraiser on Greenwich Ave. July 29, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
State Rep Hector Arzeno, State Senator Ryan Fazio, State Rep Rachel Khanna and State Rep Steve Meskers at the League of Women Voters legislators wrap up. July 17, 2024 Photo Leslie Yager
At the Saturday Greenwich Farmers Market, Daniel Ellern and Lily Mass of TinyGreensCT specialize in growing microgreens – unique, delicious, healthy seedlings. July 13, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
Popular shopping stop during sidewalk sales, Petticoat Lane is located at 347 Greenwich Ave. July 12, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
Left to right: Tod Laudonia, Tina Courpas, Joe Kelly, Jill Kelly and John Ferris Robben at Greenwich Town Hall for Independence Day ceremony. July 4, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
Donna Moffly and Sandra Herman at the Independence Day ceremony at Greenwich Town Hall. July 4, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
State Rep Hector Arzeno (D-151), Janet Giusti from the Independence Day Association, and US Congressman Jim Himes at Greenwich town hall for the Independence Day ceremony. July 4, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
Deputy Chief Mark Zuccerella (center) with members of the Greenwich Police Dept at the Greenwich Independence Day ceremony at Town Hall. July 4, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
State Senator Ryan Fazio (R-36) and former State Rep Livvy Floren at the Independence Day ceremony at Greenwich Town Hall. July 4, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
Greenwich marked Independence Day at Town Hall. July 4, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
Claire Furlin (seated) with Greenwich Croquet Club president Bill Miller and Renée Seblatnigg at the 34th Greenwich Invitational 6-Wicket Croquet Tournament, held on the club’s croquet courts in Bruce Park. June 29, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager.
Players compete on the croquet court in Bruce Park during the 34th Greenwich Invitational 6-Wicket Croquet Tournament. June 29, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
Greenwich firefighters stood by as Greenwich Police Captain Jim Bonney played Amazing Grace on the bagpipes in remembrance of those who perished on the 50th anniversary of the fire at Gulliver’s that took 24 lives. June 30, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
About 100 people gathered across the street from where Gulliver’s night club, a popular spot for live music and dancing in 1974, caught fire, killing 24 people and injuring many more. June 30, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
Cindy Castronovo with George Costarini who held a photo of Michael Gauruder, who perished in the fire at Gulliver’s in 1974. Seated, David D’Andrea. June 30, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
Tina Mediate Librandi and James Librandi with their sons Vincenzo and Antonio at Sandblast Summer Sand Sculpture Contest at Tod’s Point in Old Greenwich. June 29, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
The Polshikov family from Greenwich entered the Sandblast Summer Sand Sculpture Contest for the first time, said their creation was inspired by architect Antoni Gaudi after a trip to Barcelona. The sculpture was anchored by large rocks for reinforcement. Photo: Leslie Yager
Greenwich High School class of 2024 graduation. June 18, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
SRO’s Fred Reisch and Chris Wallace with Police Chief Heavey at Greenwich High School class of 2024 graduation. June 18, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
Greenwich High School class of 2024 graduation. June 18, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
Alyson Shields and Cindy Moss at the Windrose graduation ceremony in Byram. June 18, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
At the Windrose graduation Yabdiel Pascual Igaravidez was congratulated by Michael Topazio. June 18, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
At Windrose graduation, Maxwell Larevoy congratulated by Ken Bardelli. June 18, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
Madilyn Perez leads a sample class during the open house for Maddie’s Dance Studio on June 15, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
Scarlett Arlotti, Minnetta Arlotti, Gia Elezaj and Gemma Elezaj outside The Mews in Greenwich where they brought their Glamour Gals effort to combat isolation and loneliness for seniors. Jun 21, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
John Heagney approaches the finish line during the Greenwich Road Runners Father’s Day 5K race at Tod’s Point. June15, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
Former GHS track team members Bryn McConnell, Anna Weiksner and Victoria Liu back from college ran in the Father’s Day weekend 5K. June 15, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
Ready to cut the ribbon at The Cubhouse, Christine Han-Rutledge, as State Rep Steve Meskers (D-150), First Selectman Fred Camillo, State Rep Rachel Khanna (D-149) and State Rep Hector Arzeno (D-151) look on. June 15, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
Allison Kahn and Karsten Vagner welcomed the crowd to the Pride celebration at Greenwich Town Hall. June 2, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
Allison Kahn and Karsten Vagner welcomed the crowd to the Pride celebration at Greenwich Town Hall. June 2, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
The 4th and 5th graders at Old Greenwich School held dress rehearsal of Lion King Jr, on May 29, 2024. Photo: Leslie Yager
The 4th and 5th graders at Old Greenwich School held dress rehearsal of Lion King Jr, on May 29, 2024. Photo: Leslie Yager
Bill King and Erik Milbauer at the Tod’s Point Sailing School. Photo: Leslie Yager
Sailing instructors at Tod’s Point Sailing School. May 26, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
Memorial Day ceremony in Eugene Morlot Memorial Park. May 27, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
Harold Scuterud and Betty Shopovick at the Memorial Day ceremony in Eugene Morlot Memorial Park. May 27, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
Old Greenwich Memorial Day Parade, May 27, 2024 Photo: John Kramer
Lucia, a student volunteer, held still inside a giant bubble during the Bubble Mania show. May 23, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
At Old Greenwich School a highlight of the Dolphin Day “Under the Sea” theme featured a touch tank from The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk. May 23, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
At Old Greenwich School a highlight of the Dolphin Day “Under the Sea” theme featured a touch tank from The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk. May 23, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Marcia O’Kane and Cos Cob Wine & Spirits owner Peter Shah at the ribbon cutting event. May 20, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
Greenwich Police Dept Sergeant Jason Lyman with Tony Magliocco who said he was grateful to Sgt Lyman and the entire Greenwich Police Dept. Photo: Leslie Yager
Greenwich Police Detective Justin Rivera who in 2024 received the department’s prestigious John Clarke Award from Greenwich Lions Club and Greenwich Police Detective Carlos Franco. May 14, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
Nick Simmons, Joe Magliocco and State Rep Hector Arzeno outside Town Hall at the event to honor Sergeant Lyman. May 14, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
Members of the Greenwich High School theater arts department rehearse for the spring musical, Oklahoma! May 13, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
Members of the Greenwich High School theater arts department rehearse for the spring musical, Oklahoma! May 13, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
Members of the Greenwich High School theater arts department rehearse for the spring musical, Oklahoma! May 13, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
India Cultural Center’s HoliFest took place in Greenwich’s Roger Sherman Baldwin Park. May 4, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
India Cultural Center’s HoliFest took place in Greenwich’s Roger Sherman Baldwin Park. May 4, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
India Cultural Center’s HoliFest took place in Greenwich’s Roger Sherman Baldwin Park. May 4, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
At the Live Like Luke Beach Cleanup in April, members of the GHS Shark Conservation Club educated people not only about how sharks are misunderstood and much less dangerous than their reputation, but also what happens to a shark after its fins are cut off for to make shark fin soup. April 27, 2024
At the Live Like Luke beach cleanup, Kerry Meyers, Kanako MacLennan and Greenwich High School science teacher Bob Conlan who is also the advisor to the Environmental Action Club. April 27, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
Enjoying the second annual International Night at Greenwich High School. April 26, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
At the GHS International Night, José Vargas brought a dessert called Crostata di Marmalata, which he described as an Italian tart filled with strawberry jam. Vincent Smario brought a homemade dinner entree, Linguine Alla Vongole, made with clams, linguine and white sauce. April 26, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
Italian dishes on offer at the 2nd annual International Night at Greenwich High School. April 26, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
Greenwich Public Schools Deputy Superintendent, Dr. Ann Carabillo with Sacred Heart Greenwich Senors, Ila David and Sophia Sigro, at the 2024 YWCA Greenwich Gender and Racial Justice Scholarship Awards. April 26, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
Group photo taken at the close of the 2024 Stand Against Racism event at Greenwich Town Hall. April 26, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
Brian Gordiski and Jess Reid, with Ruby and Fiona at the Adopt A Dog alumni reunion. April 20, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
Max, Henry, and Ezra, with their parents Marin and Joe Rothenberg and their rescue dog, Lucky (indeed!). April 20, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
Outside First County Bank staff experienced the solar eclipse. April 8, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
At Chabad Lubavitch, Maryashie and Rabbi Yossi Deren took a break from work to view the solar eclipse from Mason Street, April 8, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
Viewing the solar eclipse from Greenwich Ave. April 8, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
The third annual ReThink Waste Fair featured a fashion show from the “OR Blue Wrap Upcycled Project.” April 6, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
Wen-Ting Reardon (right) led the fashion show with garments created from upcycled hospital wrappings at the ReThink Waste Fair. April 6, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
North Mianus School 5th graders performed Aladdin Jr on April 4, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
North Mianus School 5th graders performed Aladdin Jr on April 4, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
Youth of the Year recipient Omar Badr addresses a crowd of about 400 at the Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich’s 2024 Youth of the Year Celebration. April 3, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
2023 Youth of the Year recipient Jada Brewington who will be attending Howard University in Washignton DC in the fall and Deelia Wadsworth at the 2024 Youth of the Year Celebration. April 3, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
Vin DiMarco, co-chairs, Selectman’s Active Transportation Task Force, outside Raphael’s Bakery. March 27, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
48th annual St Patrick’s parade down Greenwich Avenue. March 17, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
48th annual St Patrick’s parade down Greenwich Avenue. March 17, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
48th annual St Patrick’s parade down Greenwich Avenue. March 17, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
An enthusiastic audience at Cos Cob School’s St. Baldrick’s Foundation head shaving event. March 7, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
An enthusiastic audience at Cos Cob School’s St. Baldrick’s Foundation head shaving event. March 7, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
Thomas McKinney with GHS student government advisor Daniel Silkman and Jeremy Buss. March 4, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
At the campus cleanup were GHS juniors Alexandra Cimador, Reese Clark, Rachel Civitillo and Elizabeth Paulson. March 3, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
St. Catherine’s Players’ production of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast performed in March 2024. Photo: Leslie Yager
St. Catherine’s Players’ production of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast performed in March 2024. Photo: Leslie Yager
Kevin Cunningham, Louise Genise and KC Cunningham at the Greenwich Skating Club. Feb 25, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
With coach Genise at the Greenwich Skating Club were grandchildren KC, Kaitlyn and Kevin Cunningham. Feb 25, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
The fifth annual Together We Shine event was held at First Presbyterian Church. Feb 24, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
The fifth annual Together We Shine event was held at First Presbyterian Church. Feb 24, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
The fifth annual Together We Shine event was held at First Presbyterian Church. Feb 24, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
Cate Tucker, Greenwich Council’s first girl Eagle Scout, outside the Boy Scouts of America Greenwich Council offices on Mason Street. Feb 9, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
Esme Daplyn, Lauren Resnick and Csongor Bartuszek at the GHS signing day. Feb 7, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
SRO Chris Wallace congratulates Harrison Goldenberg who will participate in Track and Field at Columbia
New Year’s Day polar plunge at Tod’s Point. Jan 1, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
Dogs on the beach below the high tide line after the New Year’s Day polar plunge at Tod’s Point. Jan 1, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
New Year’s Day polar plunge at Tod’s Point. Jan 1, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
New Year’s Day polar plunge at Tod’s Point. Jan 1, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager