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The students will present their full findings later this spring to fellow students and parents as part of a culminating exhibition. Continue Reading →
The Connecticut House of Representatives approved legislation on Tuesday that requires all school districts statewide to adopt a policy on the use of smartphones by students in K-12 public schools as part of an effort to promote distraction-free learning in the digital age….The legislation will next be transmitted to the Senate for its consideration. Continue Reading →
The results of the survey, conducted in February, yielded insights into substance use and mental health trends, and both risk and protective factors. The idea is to use the data to better support youth. Continue Reading →
Greenwich’s gas leaf blower ban will start the Friday of Memorial Day weekend, impacting commercial landscapers, residents and both Parks & Rec and DPW. On Thursday, DPW commissioner Jim Michel and Parks and Rec director Joe Siciliano issued a joint statement with plans to respond to the lack of town funding to purchase electric leaf blower equipment for their departments. Continue Reading →
Family Centers celebrated the grand opening of its new Adult and Pediatric Health Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 75 Holly Hill Ln. Continue Reading →
The panel will feature experts from Kids in Crisis, Sacred Heart University’s Department of Public Safety, The Rowan Center, and Fordham EMS. Ellen Brezovsky, LCSW, is Director of Outreach & Community Initiatives, Kids In Crisis. Gary MacNamara is Chief/Executive Director of Public Safety & Government Affairs, Sacred Heart University. Sarah Malhotra is Director of Education and Training, The Rowan Center. Colleen Sherry is Chief of Medical Operations, Fordham EMS. Continue Reading →
The Breast Cancer Alliance (BCA) is thrilled to announce its annual 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at Richards, 329 Greenwich Ave at 9:00am. Continue Reading →
On February 4, Family Centers joined forces with Greenwich Hospital/Yale New Haven Health to take over the day-to-day management of the pediatric, adult, and geriatric outpatient health centers. Family Centers will celebrate the grand opening of its new Adult and Pediatric Health Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, March 28 at 3:00pm. Continue Reading →
“In addition, while unrelated to Chappy’s immediate cause of death, small pieces of plastic were found in his stomach highlighting the threat that marine debris, especially plastics, poses to marine animals.” – Mystic Aquarium Continue Reading →
The Foodshed Forum, in collaboration with Northwest Connecticut Food Hub, invites you to Sustaining Fairfield County’s Foodshed, a free in-person panel discussion on Friday, March 7 from 10:00am – 11:30am at Sam Bridge Nursery and Greenhouses. Continue Reading →