Susan Masino is a Neuroscientist and Professor of Applied Science at Trinity College. Her topic will be “Why Our Brains Need Wildlands.” Continue Reading →
RMA Speaker Neuroscientist Susan Masino: “Why Our Brains Need Wildlands”
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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
Jewish Family Services of Greenwich Steps in to Become the Lead Agency Supporting Young Homeless Siblings
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A generous donor has committed to matching donations up to $12,000 for an emergency housing fund at JFS of Greenwich. Your donation to this emergency fund will be matched dollar for dollar! Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Hector an Sofia, Jewish Family Services, JFS
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 →
Filed under: Holiday
Celebrating 65 Years of Friendship: Honoring the Ya-Ya’s of Byram Beach
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The event was a surprise for the five women who had all immigrated from Scotland to the US and made Greenwich their home. The fast friends have been rendezvousing at Byram Park for about 65 years. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Agnes Capeci, Alan Friar, Alex Crawford, Alex Solomon, Ann Friar, Byram, Byram Beach
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 →
Filed under: Holiday, Weather
Lamont Urges Towns to Continue Warming & Sheltering for Residents Lacking Power
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As of noon on Saturday, the utility companies reported that residents in 93 towns and cities in Connecticut were experiencing outages. A total of 39 of them have an estimated time of power restoration of 6:00 pm on Saturday; 38 have an estimated time of power restoration of midnight Saturday night; and 16 have an estimated time of power restoration for 8:00am on Sunday. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Holiday, Weather, Eversource, Ned Lamont, Steve Sullivan
UPDATE: Second Congregational Church Live Nativity Canceled; Pageant Moved to the Sanctuary; Christmas Eve Worship as Scheduled
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Due to the weather the live nativity will not be happening and the pageant will be held the Sanctuary. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Holiday
Last Minute “Thriftmas” Holiday Sip & Shop at The Marketplace Vintage & Thrift in Byram
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If you haven’t quite found the perfect gift for that person on your list who is hard to shop for, stop by the Sip & Shop at The Marketplace by Fofie & Mia’s on Thursday for the Sip & Shop and get 20% off. Continue Reading →