Giving

Abilis 20th Walk/Run at Tod’s Point: Good Fun, A Step Ahead of the Storm

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Abilis marked a milestone on Sunday with its 20th annual Walk/Run at Tod’s Point. The strong nor’easter held off for both the 9:00am run and 11:00am walk. Highlights of the gathering were Theo and Melanie singing the National Anthem, activities including face painting and bracelet making, shopping at the Abilis Gardens & Gifts tent, a dance performance by The Dance Pointe, Billy Blanks Jr. leading the crowd in warm ups and a dance off where pizza parties were awarded to winning teams. Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

Kretschmann: A Better Way for Greenwich BET

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“For nearly a century, Republicans have held the BET’s tie-breaking vote, and in recent years they’ve used it to push through shortsighted cuts that ignore both facts and community input. This has meant higher long-term costs and unnecessary chaos — including a surprise, last-minute $4 million school budget cut last year that forced teacher layoffs, larger class sizes, and earlier start times.” – Paul Kretschmann, Greenwich Continue Reading →

Volunteering

Wanted – More Greenwich Sustainability Committee Members

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Are you concerned about the environment?  You are not alone! Greenwich has an active network of dedicated volunteers leading efforts to make our Town more environmentally sustainable. Thanks to the work of the Town’s Department of Environmental Affairs, Greenwich was designated a climate leader and silver level community in 2024 by Sustainable CT.  But there is so much more we could do. Continue Reading →

Weather

Nor’easter Headed to Greenwich Sunday Afternoon

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Greenwich’s Emergency Management Dept is closely monitoring a strong nor’easter that is forecast to impact Greenwich and the surrounding region starting Sunday afternoon and lasting through Monday. The forecast is for heavy rain and strong winds with gusts over 50 miles per hour. As of Friday afternoon the NWS is forecasting Saturday will partly sunny with 30 percent chance of rain mainly between 2pm and 5pm and cloudy skies, with a high near 66. The NWS also issued a Coastal Flood Watch in effect from Sunday, October 12, at 12:00pm until Monday, October 13 (Columbus Day), ending at 8:00pm. Greenwich residents should also be careful of potentially hazardous travel conditions during periods of heavy rain and strong wind. Continue Reading →