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Greenwich Farmers Market Opens May 16 in Horseneck Lot

By: greenwichfreepress | 2 hours ago

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.

Around Town

YMCA of Greenwich Celebrates Record-Breaking Healthy Kids Day Attendance

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

Government

George Washington Inaugural Bible Comes to Greenwich

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.

Government

Greenwich Becomes First Connecticut Town to Win National “Clearie” Awards for Excellence in Election Administration

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.

More Headlines

20th Annual Swim Across America – Fairfield County Open Water Swim Set for June 20

Saks Fifth Avenue to Consolidate Three Stores in Downtown Greenwich to One

Fassuliotis: Greenwich Residents Deserve a Real Public Hearing — Not a Managed Presentation

Around Town

Greenwich Ferries and Byram Pool Open June 29

By: greenwichfreepress | June 28, 2020

The pool and ferries have lower capacities and there are strict social distancing and mask wearing rules. Continue Reading →

Obituaries

Lucio Marini, 93

By: greenwichfreepress | June 28, 2020

Visitation will be held on Monday at Coxe & Graziano Funeral Home Greenwich, CT.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at St. Paul’s R. C. Church in Greenwich, entombment will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery

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Letter to the Editor

LETTER: Republican Resistance to Absentee Ballots is Troubling

By: greenwichfreepress | June 28, 2020

“That CT Republican representatives and candidates are opposed to a judicious increase in absentee balloting in the coming election is a grave disappointment.” Continue Reading →

Food Drink Restaurants

St Lawrence Club to Host Drive Through Chicken Scarpariello Dinner on July 3

By: greenwichfreepress | June 28, 2020

It’s another delicious “We’re All In This Together” drive through dinner at the St Lawrence Club in Cos Cob. Continue Reading →

Real Estate

Greenwich Real Estate Report: June 19-26, 2020

By: | June 27, 2020

Public open houses are back! But they look very different than they did before Covid-19. Everyone who enters the home must wear a mask and gloves and only one group at a time will be permitted inside a home. Continue Reading →