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Father Richard Murphy Named 2025 Greenwich St Patrick’s Parade Grand Marshal

Father Murphy was ordained a priest in 1996 at St. Augustine Cathedral in Bridgeport by then, Bishop Edward Egan. His first assignment was St. Thomas the Apostle in Norwalk, after that St. Cecilia in Stamford, then as pastor he was assigned to St. Theresa in Trumbull followed by being made pastor of Our Lady of Peace in Stratford, In 2014 he was assigned to St. Michael parish in Greenwich. Presently serves as chaplain of the Greenwich Police Dept and the Greenwich Knights of Columbus. Continue Reading →

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Greenwich Police Remind Residents of Connecticut’s Social Host Laws

Anyone who owns, rents, or controls a property whether it is indoors or outdoors where a party or gathering is held is considered a “host” under this law. This includes homeowners, landowners, parents, and guardians. Even young people who throw a party while their parents are out of town can be considered as a host and be charged under this law. Continue Reading →

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Second Congregational Church Announces Christmas Eve Services

On Christmas Eve at 3:30 pm, Second Congregational Church of Greenwich (located at 139 East Putnam Avenue in Greenwich) will hold a no rehearsal children’s Christmas Pageant. All children and parents, family and friends visiting are welcome!  If you would like to participate in the pageant, please arrive by 2:30 pm to receive a costume. There will be hot cocoa. Continue Reading →

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Greenwich Historical Society Connects Holidays Past & Present

Harried shoppers may find helpful perspective in knowing how holiday gift giving began and evolved to what is now a more than $9 billion industry. For some local lore and humor: on Christmas Day in 1886, the tavern on the site of the Historical Society’s Artists’ Café in Cos Cob had a bloody brawl that made the news and almost got liquor banned Continue Reading →

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