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BET chair David Weisbrod said Districts 1, 2 and 8 increased at faster rates, with District 1 increasing 37.7%, District 2 increasing 30.6% and District 8 increasing 30.7%. The town’s Assessor, Lauren Elliott said there were a bout 950 appeals to the Board of Assessment Appeals (whose members are elected) out of the town’s 20,000 parcels.
The event is part of the America 250 Greenwich Commission’s yearlong celebration of America’s 250th birthday.
Welcome to the 2026 GFP Summer Camp Guide. We will continue to add camps. Contact Heather Brown at [email protected] for details.
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.
YWCA Greenwich is proud to announce that the 2025 Purple Ribbon Award recipient is Demetria Nelson, LSCW. As Commissioner of the Greenwich Department of Human Services, Demetria Nelson, LCSW has worked tirelessly to support the most vulnerable residents of Greenwich including YWCA Greenwich Harmony Project clients. Continue Reading →
“What stands out about both Rachel and Anthony is that they listen first, discuss with colleagues across the aisle and in their own party second, and then act with decisiveness and purpose. ” – Diane Kretschmann Continue Reading →
Greenwich resident and Master Artist Dmitri Wright will conduct a painting workshop on Sunday, October 19 at Greenwich Historical Society to show aspiring artists how the Cos Cob art colony Impressionists mastered their technique. Continue Reading →
Municipal Election Day in Greenwich is Tuesday, November 4th. This year, the League of Women Voters of Greenwich is pleased to announce a number of activities to support broad community participation in our town’s Municipal Elections. “This year our focus is on increasing the number of voters going to the polls for the municipal election, which has historically had low voter turnout,” said Cathy Steel, Vice President of Voter Services for League of Women Voters Greenwich. “Local elections determine how tax dollars are spent – every vote counts.”
LWVG Get out the Vote activities include:
• Postcard writing sessions at Coffee for Good to inform and remind registered voters about the election. Sessions take place Mondays 1 pm to 2:30 pm, Thursdays 3:30pm to 5:00pm, and Saturdays 9:30am to 11:00am from now until October 18. Continue Reading →
Right on the heels of its annual David Theis Award, this year honoring Sue Moretti Bodson, the Glenville Volunteer Fire Company hosted an Open House on Sunday. Neighbors came to the firehouse to learn about safety while having a little fun and enjoying some apple cider and doughnuts. The gloomy weather didn’t dissuade nearly one hundred visitors who enjoyed tours of the firehouse, learning about all the equipment used to ensure their safety. Continue Reading →
“When election day comes, let’s show up for Fred the same way he shows up for us. That way he can keep fighting for our town.” – Milena Monet Continue Reading →
At Home In Greenwich, Inc. held its annual Benefit chaired by Diane Jennings at the Delamar Hotel and honored Diane Garrett, founder and owner of Diane’s Books of Greenwich, Inc., and The Retired Men’s Association of Greenwich (RMA). Continue Reading →
Abilis marked a milestone on Sunday with its 20th annual Walk/Run at Tod’s Point. The strong nor’easter held off for both the 9:00am run and 11:00am walk. Highlights of the gathering were Theo and Melanie singing the National Anthem, activities including face painting and bracelet making, shopping at the Abilis Gardens & Gifts tent, a dance performance by The Dance Pointe, Billy Blanks Jr. leading the crowd in warm ups and a dance off where pizza parties were awarded to winning teams. Continue Reading →
“For nearly a century, Republicans have held the BET’s tie-breaking vote, and in recent years they’ve used it to push through shortsighted cuts that ignore both facts and community input. This has meant higher long-term costs and unnecessary chaos — including a surprise, last-minute $4 million school budget cut last year that forced teacher layoffs, larger class sizes, and earlier start times.” – Paul Kretschmann, Greenwich Continue Reading →
“In a time when our communities are grappling with the intertwined challenges of health, economic disparities and environmental sustainability, leadership that connects the dots between food systems and some of the most pressing issues of our time is both rare and vital.” – Ali Ghiorse Continue Reading →