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“I am absolutely thrilled with what I see at the high school,” she said. “It’s calmer. Students are playing games with one another. At student government, they were just talking with one another. And when you walk down the hall, it used to be that literally almost every student had a phone in their hand.” – Dr. Toni Jones, Greenwich Schools Superintendent
Residents should be prepared for prolonged periods of rain, strong winds, coastal flooding, downed trees and power lines, and additional power outages throughout the weekend.
Outside Hamilton Avenue School, giant banner for the school’s Kindness in Motion PTA fundraiser is positioned to have QR code scanned in transit. PTA fundraising at the Title I school helps ensure that students can participate regardless of financial circumstances. The fundraiser runs through October 9, 2026 and the community is invited to participate.
To honor his life, friends may call Monday from 4:00 to 8:00pm at Coxe & Graziano Funeral Home, 134 Hamilton Avenue, Greenwich, CT. A Mass of Christian burial will be held Tuesday at 10:00am at Sacred Heart Church, followed by interment at St. Mary’s Cemetery.
This global event invites the community to come together to protect our oceans and waterways by removing harmful non-biodegradable trash from our shoreline. Continue Reading →
Selectwoman Lauren Rabin asked where residents would park if the limited parking by the gatehouse is full. Mr. Siciliano said that seasonally, residents with a valid park pass can pass the gatehouse and find parking down by the beach. Continue Reading →
In mid August the Putnam Restaurant at 373 Greenwich Avenue closed temporarily after the DPW division of building inspection declared the building dangerous and unsafe. In an email, Putnam Restaurant chef Javier Sanchez said the situation has been remedied and the family owned restaurant is set to reopen on Wednesday. “Rise and shine, Greenwich—the wait is officially over and our kitchen is firing back up!” chef Sanchez said. The restaurant will reopen on Wednesday, Sept 2 at 7:00am sharp. Continue Reading →
This donation is the largest single gift to the Trust Fund to date and will provide significant resources to advance the work of the Trust Fund. Continue Reading →
After 111 years of ownership by four generations of the Strain family, the Round Hill Store and Round Hill Service Station have been acquired by Chuck Royce and family, and the Brumberg family, all local residents, who have taken ownership of the property under the name of the Round Hill Preservation Society.
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The Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich’s facility buzzes with activity after school, but sits largely quiet during the day. Starting this fall, that daytime space will become a new home base for At Home’s members. Continue Reading →
The Greenwich school board met briefly on Monday night in a hybrid format with a single action item on the agenda, which was to vote on two new Republican Board of Education members. Both new members were voted in unanimously 6-0. Continue Reading →
For more than a year, and in all types of weather, the small group has appeared with handmade signs at the highly visible intersection for an hour every Saturday. They count their support in honks. Continue Reading →
Kratom, in all forms, including its two primary alkaloids, mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH/ 7 Hydroxy), is classified as a Schedule I controlled substance in Connecticut and is illegal to possess or sell. Continue Reading →
Alyssa Gaiser serves as the Folsom House School Social Worker and brings over a decade of experience working with the Special Olympics. Continue Reading →