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Oceans 180 will return with a vast variety of fresh seafood from Connecticut shores. Check out our interview with Oceans 180’s Jardar Nygaard, from last summer. Also, there are new vendors including New Petal Flower Farm out of Monroe, CT and Biscuits and Bones, who offer all natural dog food and dog treats.
The YMCA of Greenwich welcomed more than 450 attendees to its annual Healthy Kids Day, marking the largest turnout in the event’s history. YMCA staff members hosted a wide variety of activities throughout the building, including:
• Make-your-own sunflower pots
• DIY organic bird feeders
• Slime making stations
• Tie-dye t-shirt creation
• Push-up and squat contests
• Water safety games
• An obstacle course experience for kids
In honor of America’s 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the George Washington Inaugural Bible will be displayed at the Greenwich Library [Jewel Room] from 11:00am until 3:00pm. The event is thanks to the efforts of Acacia Lodge No. 85, A.F. & A.M.— the Masonic lodge of Greenwich.
Greenwich’s honors came in the category of Best Practices in Recruiting, Retaining, and Training Poll Workers. The first winning program featured Poll Worker Training Cards. The flashcards provided election workers with essential reminders on laws and processes.
The complaint alleges the Town retaliated against Captain Kordick for exercising his constitutionally protect right to off-duty political speech and alleges Fred Camillo, Jack Kriskey, Rich DiPreta and Peter Tesei interfered with his employment with the Town by revealing his identity to his employer, Greenwich Police Dept, after working in concert to obtain Kordick’s receipt from a sign store in Texas through deceit. Continue Reading →
On Monday CT Governor Ned Lamont held a press conference to announce the latest updates on COVID-19 in Connecticut. Continue Reading →
“Greenwich is far from the hood, so why are you telling me my only option is dribbling a basketball and running fast? I get it. you want me to be good enough to make you money, but not good enough to build my legacy.” – Timothy Frazier Continue Reading →
“While we hoped for a more collaborative approach, the budget process over the past few months created a lot of stress and tension for many. Being able to land where we did is certainly the right result – while we made reductions to our budget, we are spared from deep cuts that would have included the further loss of staff and programs.” – Peter Bernstein, Kathleen Stowe Continue Reading →
Download the application form online, print it out and mail it in with $25.00 payment. Continue Reading →
“At least three properties along the river are falling apart and have open access, which causes a pubic safety issue.” – Greenwich First Selectman Fred Camillo Continue Reading →
“Twenty years ago today my dad, my hero, and my role model in life was taken away far too early. Over the past few months, every time I reflect I am brought back to my father and left wondering how he would be feeling during these sad and challenging times in our country.” – Kendra Farn Continue Reading →
“Greenwich taxpayers deserve a $40 million tax rebate. Now. The BET is sitting on tens of millions of dollars taken from taxpayers that we expected would eventually be put to use in improving our community, or bridging the gap in an economic downturn. We did not hand over those funds so that the BET could sit on them, unused, the cash declining in real value, forever.” – Sean Goldrick Continue Reading →
62 Lockwood Rd sold on May 15, 2020 for $3,225,000 Continue Reading →
Children are coming out of a long shutdown due to COVID-19 and are re-entering a world that is grappling with racism. Continue Reading →