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If you are not currently in a position to bring a pet into your home, you can still play a vital role in contributing to these wonderful organizations. Consider reaching out to these shelters to discuss temporary fostering opportunities, which get animals out of kennels and into a home environment. Additionally, these nonprofits rely entirely on financial donations, volunteer kennel assistance, and supplies from their public wish lists to keep their doors open. – Ava Caroll
New Lebanon School is one of 11 elementary schools in Greenwich enrolling 363 students in Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 5. Nearly 60% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price meals. New Lebanon’s overall accountability index earned in 2024-25 was 89.3, above the state target of 85 and their highest to date. The school’s performance has been improving steadily in recent years. They earned School of Distinction status for the first time in 2021-22 and repeated their performance in 2023-24 and 2024-25.
Alumni, Families & Staff Invited to Celebrate Quarter Century of Global Education. ISD will host an Open House on Thursday, May 28, from 4:00-5:30pm at its campus at 55 Florence Road in Riverside, bringing together former and current families, alumni, staff, and neighbors to mark a milestone 25 years in the making.
Republican delegates from Greenwich, North Stamford, and New Canaan convened in Greenwich Town Hall on Tuesday evening and unanimously nominated Joe Kelly as their candidate to represent the 36th District in the Connecticut State Senate. Mr. kelly is running to replace State Senator Ryan Fazio, also a Republican, who is vacating the seat to challenge incumbent Gov. Ned Lamont. Fazio took to the floor to nominate Kelly.
The Greenwich Police Dept announced that Lieutenant Timothy Kelly has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 Dr. John Clarke Award for Officer of the Year, the Department’s highest and most distinguished honor. Continue Reading →
Each spring, Seed-to-Seed plants are showcased at GLT’s annual Native Plant Sale, held in May at the Mueller Preserve (370 Round Hill Road), making thousands of locally grown native plants available to the public. The sale will be open to the public at the Mueller Preserve on Friday, May 8 (9 a.m.–3 p.m.) and Saturday, May 9 (9 a.m.–1 p.m.) Continue Reading →
The Blight Review Board hearing officer’s memorandum of decision found that the Town had established there was a nuisance and blight at the property at 93 Bruce Park Avenue, constituting an emergency, requiring immediate action to protect the public health, safety or welfare, and warrants that an appropriate member of the blight review board immediately act to correct or abate the emergency. Continue Reading →
As alleged in court documents and statements made in court, in November 2023, Homeland Security Investigations and Ridgefield Police began investigating Wolfe for possessing child sex abuse material. Continue Reading →
The dates are July 9-12, 2026. New this year, the Chamber is working on dedicated spaces for nonprofits and youth entrepreneurs – an exciting addition that reflects the evolving needs of the community. Continue Reading →
This impressive showing at the Connecticut Middle School Debate League highlights the commitment, preparation, and passion of Eastern Middle School’s young debaters. With such momentum, the team is poised for continued success in future competitions. Continue Reading →
Greenwich Green & Clean is proud to announce its 40th Anniversary celebration, Toast to 40 Years, to be held on Sunday, May 17, 2026, from 5:00–7:00pm at The Field Club of Greenwich. Continue Reading →
From this initial pool of 27 candidates, the Board of Education identified five semifinalists who were interviewed by the BOE in March. The BOE conducted in-person interviews with the finalists earlier this month. Continue Reading →
“Though Gookool was sentenced to 8 years imprisonment for his 2018 conviction, he served just over 2 years of that sentence because the rest was suspended. This left him inadequately punished and totally undeterred, repeating the same conduct with multiple victims not only after his release but while still on probation for it.” – First Assistant US Attorney John A. Sarcone III Continue Reading →
Greenwich Schools announced Greenwich High School honor roll and high honor roll for Marking Period 3. Full time students are eligible for Honors and High Honors status based upon their quarterly Grade Point Average. Students with GPA’s of 3.6-3.9 are named to the Honor Roll. Students with GPA’s of 4.0 and higher are named to the High Honor Roll. (High Honor Roll listed first, followed by Honor Roll). Continue Reading →