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Town residents, businesses and community organizations who have created attractive horticultural or environmental improvements to the town will be honored. Continue Reading →
A group of local teens is helping reduce plastic waste in Long Island Sound — one restaurant meal at a time. Continue Reading →
Welcoming more than 2,000 attendees, the Junior League’s hands-on, family-friendly community event allowed children to climb, explore, and interact with heavy machinery and emergency vehicles. Continue Reading →
“I am honored to step into the role of Board Chair on July 1 and grateful for the opportunity to continue serving a town and a parks system that means so much to me.” – Sue Moretti Bodson Continue Reading →
The June 20 Open Water Swim Benefits Alliance for Cancer Gene Therapy and Honors Two Decades of Community Support. Continue Reading →
When Principal Grandville asked the children to consider what it felt like when, for instance, they had missed lunch or had a late dinner, and many of them raised their hands, it lead to an explanation and discussion about food insecurity right here in Greenwich. Continue Reading →
A Greenwich high school student spent this spring conducting hands-on marine research through the SoundWaters Research Intensive (SRI), studying topics ranging from kelp farming to biodiversity. Their work offers a compelling look at how students are engaging with local environmental issues and Long Island Sound. Continue Reading →
Forty-five members partnered with local nonprofits across Greenwich in a day of hands-on service supporting children, families, and community organizations. Continue Reading →
If you are not currently in a position to bring a pet into your home, you can still play a vital role in contributing to these wonderful organizations. Consider reaching out to these shelters to discuss temporary fostering opportunities, which get animals out of kennels and into a home environment. Additionally, these nonprofits rely entirely on financial donations, volunteer kennel assistance, and supplies from their public wish lists to keep their doors open. – Ava Caroll Continue Reading →
On Tuesday morning a large group of Greenwich Public Schools PTA volunteers gathered at town hall to honor nominees for the Essence awards. This year there were an unprecedented 16 nominees. Continue Reading →