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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 Selectmen voted to modify the closure of the bottom of Greenwich Ave to vehicular traffic, limiting it to one block instead of two. Owners of Richards and Diane’s Books had reservations. Continue Reading →
The layoffs span more than 50 job categories, mostly reducing staff by one or two people in a category, but also include 26 room attendants (cleaners); 10 restaurant servers; 10 events servers; and 7 food and beverage runners. Continue Reading →
Planning and Zoning reviewed an application to bring an illegal two family home into compliance. The main obstacle was parking on the undersized .08 acre lot. Continue Reading →
Summer 2020 is shaping up to be what should have been our spring market. We are still seeing a large number of people who are interested in moving here from New York City. Take a virtual tour of this beautifully updated center hall colonial with 5 bedrooms, sunroom, beautiful home office and a pool. Continue Reading →
7 Grey Rock Drive is a single family modern colonial, walking distance to school, shops and parks. Continue Reading →
Police say the accused had placed the keys in the ignition prior to falling asleep. Continue Reading →
“We are proud to be part of this initiative by gifting the town 15 Crape Myrtle trees that have been planted in planters along the Avenue and later will be planted along town roads.” – JoAnn Messina, Greenwich Tree Conservancy Continue Reading →
Greenwich Hospital received anonymous donation to establish up to a 30-bed, dedicated, state-of-the-art unit for patients with COVID-19 or other infectious diseases. Continue Reading →
Funeral arrangements are private. Continue Reading →
“In the midst of the Black Lives Matter movement, which feels like a revived Civil Rights Movement, some people still turn their noses up at the notions of “white privilege” and systemic racism.” – Lena Thakor, GHS class of 2021 Continue Reading →