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Greenwich Farmers Market Opens May 16 in Horseneck Lot

By: greenwichfreepress | 3 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

Health

5 Tips to Create an Enriching Summer for Your Child in the Wake of COVID-19

By: greenwichfreepress | June 27, 2020

However, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and the lingering restrictions, this summer will be one like no other for our children. Continue Reading →

Real Estate

Greenwich Property Transfers, May 6-8, 2020

By: greenwichfreepress | June 26, 2020

35 Copper Beech Rd sold on May 8, 2020 for $2,600,000. We are catching you up on property transfers from the months Town Hall was closed. Continue Reading →

Opinion

LETTER: Greenwich Schools Must Diversify Their Faculty; Update Curriculum to Include Narratives of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color

By: | June 26, 2020

“The amount of times the n-word would be shouted across the hall in a ~63% white school is absurd…” – Nina Hirai, Greenwich High School Class of ‘19 Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

LETTER: What’s Next for the Greenwich Public Schools Budget?

By: greenwichfreepress | June 26, 2020

“While other towns, colleges and universities are recognizing that costs associated with education are going to go up in the next school year due to COVID, our BET is forcing cuts that will be felt for years to come.” – Letter submitted from a group of letter writers Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

Warner: Greenwich Budget Winners and Losers

By: | June 26, 2020

“Republican town leaders have passed a wholly partisan budget that unapologetically picks winners and losers.” – Mike Warner Continue Reading →

Health

Greenwich Hospital Names Diane P. Kelly as President and Marc Kosak as COO

By: | June 26, 2020

Diane Kelly has served as Greenwich Hospital’s chief operating officer since 2018. Continue Reading →

Government

Lamont Announces Plan for Reopening CT Schools in the Fall

By: greenwichfreepress | June 25, 2020

Governor Lamont announced Thursday that Connecticut schools will reopen in the fall with mask wearing, social distancing, hand washing and using cohorts as much as possible. Continue Reading →

Health

Greenwich Hospital announces the retirement of Norman G. Roth, president and CEO

By: | June 25, 2020

Roth has spent nearly his entire career within Yale New Haven Health, concluding in his role at Greenwich Hospital for the past five years. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Greenwich Man Charged after Threatening Store Employees Who Asked Him to Wear a Face Mask

By: greenwichfreepress | June 25, 2020

A customer became irate at being asked to wear a face mask and threatened employees of a local store. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Cos Cob Man Charged with Improper Storage of Gun

By: greenwichfreepress | June 25, 2020

A Cos Cob man was arrested by warrant by Greenwich Police and charged with Improper Storage of Pistol in Motor Vehicle. Continue Reading →