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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.
There will be a wake on Sunday, June 14 at Castiglione Funeral Home from 4:00pm to 8:00pm. The funeral service will take place on Monday, June 15 at 10:00am at St. Mary’s Church, followed by a procession through town ending at St. Mary’s Cemetery, 399 North Street in Greenwich. Continue Reading →
The Bruce Park detour will last 9 days, subject to change. Continue Reading →
Lieutenant Fahy remains the only recipient of the Greenwich Police Department Medal of Honor for his actions during a shoot-out with armed suspects and saving the life of a State Trooper. Continue Reading →
Metro-North will have staff available to assist commuters from 6:00am to 2:30pm on Thursday. Continue Reading →
People lit candles before a coordinated silence for 8 minutes and 46 seconds in honor of George Floyd and those who have come before him, showcasing the neighborhood’s unity with the cause. Continue Reading →
The Town of Greenwich, in partnership with Waste Free Greenwich, Greenwich Recycling Advisory Board (GRAB) and Greenwich Green & Clean, announces the launch of the municipal food scrap recycling pilot on Monday, June 15, 2020. The drop-off food scrap recycling pilot is voluntary and free to all Greenwich residents with a permit to Holly Hill Resource Recovery Facility. Residents will collect food scraps at home in accordance withguidelines and bring them to the designated drop-off location next to the trash building at Holly Hill. The food scrap kits include a small bin you can keep in your kitchen, and a larger bin you can keep in your garage. You can purchase compostable bags to line the bin with. Continue Reading →
Department of Parks and Recreation began the summer beach season with the official opening of Greenwich Point and Byram Beach on Wednesday. Continue Reading →
Greenwich Police Chief Heavey answered a number of questions from the League of Women Voters in a session moderated by Sandy Waters and Jennifer Dayton. Continue Reading →
The June 11 event will feature a live zoom conversation between Jenna Arnold and Denise Hamilton discussing how individuals can contribute and make an authentic impact on systematic racism. Continue Reading →
“This issue will come back before the RTM in September, when our teachers will be attempting to educate students in an entirely new way with fewer dollars — essentially having to make more bricks with less straw.” Mareta Hamre Continue Reading →