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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 event runs 10:00am to 2:00pm in “Police Alley,” at 11 Bruce Place.
The investigation showed that, in general, Black and Hispanic applicants were admitted with consistently lower academic qualifications than their White and Asian counterparts. – US Dept of Justice
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
The special red lighting honoring the state’s health care workers will continue as long as the COVID-19 pandemic remains at significant levels. Continue Reading →
“I’ll probably dip into our second stage tonight. But I’ve only used 12 of our 84 beds at our facilities here in town. We definitely have capacity. It’s something we’re managing without a problem.” – Diane Kelly, COO Greenwich Hospital Continue Reading →
“Now I’m wearing a mask, changing gloves after each customer and handing out sanitizer wipes for handles. There is a maximum of five people allowed in the store at a time, though that’s not been an issue because service quick.” – Kevin Allmashy, Executive Corner Deli & Catering Continue Reading →
Greenwich author Vince Briceland and Greenwich Historical Society seek to document individual experiences during the coronavirus pandemic. Materials, photos and stories are being collected to chronicle this extraordinary time in history. Continue Reading →
In addition, State Senator Alex Kasser recommended limiting trips to the store to just once or twice a week, wearing gloves and covering eyes/nose/mouth to limit exposure to virus molecules. Also, sanitizing all surfaces touched either by gloves or shopping bags, including car door handles, steering wheels, and kitchen counters. Continue Reading →
“After 20 years in a job I truly love, it’s time. I’m not shy, but I am retiring,” State Rep Livvy Floren Continue Reading →
“Take breaks from watching, reading, or listening to news stories and social media.” – Lori Contadino, MS, Director, Greenwich Commission on Aging Continue Reading →
Greenwich Police reported they made no arrests over the weekend. However, they are applying for an arrest warrant for a Disorderly Conduct charge. Continue Reading →
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be sent to The Greenwich Scholarship Association, P.O Box 4627, Greenwich, CT 06831 in memory of Richard M Aidinis, Jr. Memorial Scholarship. Continue Reading →
“Make yourself heard! Urge the Board of Selectmen, Board of Estimate and Taxation, and the Representative Town Meeting to adopt Pay-As-You-Throw. We should and can do this.” – Patricia Sesto, Director of Conservation Commission and William Rutherford, Chair Continue Reading →