A crowd of students and parents wore green in honor of St. Patrick’s Day and a nod to Ireland’s nickname, The Emerald Isle. Continue Reading →
Old Greenwich School Marks St. Patrick’s Day with Bagpipe Players Visit
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Greenwich St. Patrick’s Parade to Feature 11 Bands, Pyramid Shriners Motor Patrol, Irish Step Dancers, Vintage Cars and More!
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The always popular Pyramid Shriners Motor Patrol will perform in their miniature cars. Continue Reading →
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Organizers of Greenwich Town Party Propose A Parade Followed by Free Admission Party in Havemeyer Field
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“A parade gives the Greenwich Town Party the opportunity to include even more of the community in the celebration.” – Scot Weicker Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Holiday, Greenwich Town Party, Greenwich Town Party Parade
Kevin McFadden Installed as 2023 Greenwich St. Patrick’s Parade Grand Marshal
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The Greenwich Hibernian Association anticipates a large parade this year with at least 10
bands and many community organizations and police and fire departments participating. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Holiday, Greenwich Hibernian Association, Kevin McFadden, St. Patrick's Parade
Best friends Animal Society in NYC to Host Valentine’s Adoption Event
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Across the country, shelters are struggling with higher intakes, while adoptions, fosters and transports are not keeping pace. This has led to a population imbalance, with more animals in shelters, causing increased strain on shelter staff and the current shelter crisis. With most U.S. shelters at or over capacity, pets are more at risk for being killed due to lack of space. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Holiday, Best Friends Animal Society, Valentine's Day
Grand Marshal for 47th Annual St. Patrick’s Parade Announced by Greenwich Hibernian Association
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The Parade will be held on Sunday March 19 at 2:00pm. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Holiday, Greenwich Hibernian Association, Greenwich St. Patrick’s Parade
VIDEO, PHOTOS: Mega Turnout for 2023 New Year’s Day Plunge at Tod’s Point
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There was no countdown, and the event was not officially sanctioned by the town, but at 12:00 noon, hundreds plunged into the frigid waters of Long Island Sound. Brave souls all. Happy New Year! Continue Reading →
Filed under: Holiday, Greenwich, Greenwich High School, Greenwich Point, long island sound, New Year's Day, tod's point
United Way of Connecticut/211 Saves Lives During Cold Weather Activation
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…Another caller, sick with COVID and outside on a bench at the Manchester Public Library, could not find shelter inside because the library was closed. With no nearby shelter available, the 211 contact specialist was able to book him a room at a local motel, arrange for transportation, and text a list of food pantries and soup kitchens to his cellphone for the next day. The 211 contact specialist stayed on phone with the caller until he was safely inside the car when he shared, “If it wasn’t for you I don’t know what I would do.” Continue Reading →
Filed under: Holiday, Weather, United Way of Connecticut / 211
Holly Hill Holiday Schedule; Tree and Lights Recycling Information
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You can bring your tree to the yard waste area at Holly Hill, or one of several tree collection sites in Greenwich. Continue Reading →
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Eversource Restoration “Substantially Complete” after Fierce Rain and Windstorm
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Crews remain focused on the remaining single or scattered power outages. These are more complex outages that take additional time to complete and may require assistance from a private electrician or contractor. Continue Reading →