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“I can still remember hearing women and young girls calling for help and I couldn’t reach them. That’s the hardest to live with.They tell me I pulled out a lot of people. I don’t know how many.” – Don Migliardi Continue Reading →
The Shapers of the World class at GHS originated about 30 years ago has had a resurgence of interest. The class culminates with two highly anticipated experiences: a week-long trip to Italy and the class mural. Continue Reading →
Following a recent leave of absence due to ill health, Lucy Langley, Co-Executive Director of The Undies Project, has decided this is the right time for her to retire. Continue Reading →
Saturday was the annual Sandblast Sand Sculpture Festival at Greenwich Point. For some families it was their first time competing. Other families executed carefully formulated engineering plans that required sturdy shovels and sculpting tools. And some creations came with inventive narratives as only small children might imagine. Andrew Karen, recreation supervisor from the Greenwich Parks & Rec Dept, led a team across the beach to photograph each sculpture and score the entries for consideration for ribbons and prizes. Continue Reading →
Swim Across America’s funding of clinical trials for patients helped contribute to four FDA approved life-saving immunotherapy cancer treatments with Yervoy, Opdivo, Tecentriq and Keytruda. More than 60 scientific grants are funded each year and there are now ten dedicated Swim Across America Labs at major institutions. Continue Reading →
A post on the Greenwich Fire Dept Facebook page by Rick DeGroot in 2022, said, “While many jurisdictions have passed tough fire code regulations requiring fire protection features like automatic fire sprinklers, emergency lighting systems, and strict requirements for adequate exits, many localities have failed to heed the lessons of the past.” Continue Reading →
Also…Starting on June 28 guests can enjoy spectacular firework displays at Playland Beach EVERY Friday and Saturday at 9pm while strolling the boardwalk or enjoying a picturesque evening along the Long Island Sound! There will also be holiday fireworks on July 4th at 9pm AND July 5th and 6th at 9pm! Continue Reading →
Neighbor to Neighbor celebrated more than 8000 deliveries in partnership with DoorDash’s Project DASH as part of its national celebration of over 6 million deliveries made through Project DASH. Continue Reading →
Please consider donating to the Greenwich Department of Human Service Fund’s “Boots and Shoes” drive. In August 2023, 150 Greenwich children received a $50 DSW gift card. Continue Reading →
The Greenwich Independence Day Association will again be organizing the annual American Flag Raising at Greenwich Town Hall Plaza on the morning of Thursday July 4th. Beginning at 9:00am, the Sound Beach Community Band will perform live music along with the Assembly trumpet call, followed by ceremonial rifle fire by the Greenwich Police Department Honor Guard. The event concludes with birthday cake for all! Continue Reading →