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Greenwich Farmers Market Opens May 16 in Horseneck Lot

By: greenwichfreepress | 13 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

Police & Fire

Bear Sightings in North Stamford Reported

By: | June 10, 2020

“They have not shown to be aggressive towards people but please do not approach, feed, or antagonize the bears,” Stamford Police warned in a post on Facebook. Continue Reading →

Schools

GHS Drive-Through Graduation and Virtual Commencement is One for the History Books; Mark Teixeira Advises, “Learn from Your Failures.”

By: greenwichfreepress | June 9, 2020

“You’re going to go to college and look around and say everyone is smarter than me, but, they’re not. You guys have just as much talent. You have just as much ability. You have the chance to do something great in your life. Trust in your abilities.” – Mark Teixeira, GHS commencement speaker Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

LETTER: Students Deserve Better Than the Hysteria over the Education Budget

By: greenwichfreepress | June 9, 2020

“Reasonable people may disagree about the optimal amount to spend on education, but any attempt to equate a 1.3% increase in educational spending as extremism or anti-education is pure demagoguery.” – Cody Kittle, GHS Alum and Greenwich Dad Continue Reading →

Giving

Riverside Kindergartener Organizes Food Drive for Food Bank of Fairfield County

By: | June 9, 2020

The second and final day of Kai’s food drive outside Riverside School is Wednesday, June 10, 2020. Continue Reading →

Government

RTM Disappoints Public School Fans, Votes to Wait til Fall for Second Read on Education SOMR

By: greenwichfreepress | June 9, 2020

See the list of votes on the motion to suspend the rule requiring a second read, which failed. As a result the SOMR on the schools budget was not voted on Tuesday. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Retired Greenwich Police Detective Dies at 49

By: greenwichfreepress | June 9, 2020

McKernan received the Greenwich Police Dept Chief’s Commendation five times, was Officer of the Month three times, and received a Medal for Outstanding Service from the Connecticut State Police. Continue Reading →

Around Town

HATG to Hold Ribbon Cutting for New Townhouses at Armstrong Court

By: | June 9, 2020

There are 837 units in 15 properties under the HATG, including home-ownership condominiums, scattered-site housing, various developments, and Parsonage Cottage. Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

LETTER: Protests Should Make Those in Power Uncomfortable

By: greenwichfreepress | June 8, 2020

“Real protest makes power uncomfortable, but Saturday’s protest was run by power for power, and when I spoke to minority voices at the protest, they were the ones who were uncomfortable.” – Aidan McLeod of Greenwich, a student at Amherst College Continue Reading →

Schools

GHS Athletic Director Congratulates Class of 2020 Scholar-Athletes

By: | June 8, 2020

Gus Lindine congratulated the members of the class of 2020 who have committed to play college sports. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

GPD Warn of All Day Traffic for Drive-through GHS Graduation

By: greenwichfreepress | June 8, 2020

Greenwich Police Lt Mark Zuccerella said drivers should try to avoid the Hillside Rd area on Tuesday as they expect an increased in traffic in the area of the Greenwich High School Campus for “drive-through” graduation of the class of 2020. Zuccerella said Greenwich Police will have officers on hand to assist with traffic. There will be three ceremonies, each utilizing the two stages, at 9:00am, 12:00 and 3:00pm. See also:

GHS Headmaster Announces Drive-through Graduation for the Class of 2020 May 26, 2020

Continue Reading →