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Freccia Bros Garage has operated in Greenwich since 1922, starting as a repair shop for carriages in the horse and buggy era and later pivoting to cars. In the 50’s there was an active used car sales business. In the 60s, Freccia Bros Garage started working on Volkswagens and never looked back. The pandemic turned out to be a boon to business as collectors paid high prices for vintage Volkswagens in online national auctions. Continue Reading →
“Given the economic and political challenges this past year, which have had immense impacts on our public schools and communities – it is more important than ever before to show up, donate to our LGBTQ+ Causes, especially queer youth. Please buy a ticket and join us at Foundation House on September 7 to make this event a success!” – Christian Meskers, event co-chair Continue Reading →
The Wallace Center was transformed into a tropical paradise for a festive “Life’s a Beach” themed luncheon. Continue Reading →
Artist and Craft Vendor spots still available. For more information please go to: www.ogmerchants.com. Continue Reading →
This civic engagement training program hosted 24 young women, ranging from high school juniors to college sophomores. This year’s workshop welcomed 75th Secretary of the State of Connecticut, Stephanie Thomas, as the keynote speaker. Continue Reading →
This year a live band from Brooklyn played before and during the procession which featured a colorful handmade arch over the statue of the church’s patron saint. Also, this year the church has a new pastor, Father Peter Lenox who led the procession for the first time. Continue Reading →
Student performers shared their talents in a community concert at The Wallace Center. Continue Reading →
As a result of these upgrades, the church has completely eliminated its reliance on fossil fuels and is expected to see an estimated 11,800 kWh in annual electricity savings, as well as a lifetime reduction of over 400 metric tons of CO2 emissions – equivalent to removing the greenhouse gases produced by an average gasoline-powered vehicle driving over 1 million miles. The upgrades were completed in close collaboration with the town’s Historic District Commission to integrate the new technology while preserving the building’s architectural significance. Continue Reading →
The Sound Beach Community Band will perform a free concert on August 24, 2025, at 7:00 pm, at Binney Park in Old Greenwich, CT (rescheduled, due to weather, from July 27, 2025). Continue Reading →
Mead House was built in 1746 and owned by Zebediah Mead, a member of this “founding family” of Greenwich. It was gifted to the National Audubon Society for use in the organization’s education and conservation work as part of a larger parcel that would, in 1943, become the Greenwich Audubon Center. Continue Reading →