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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 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
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.
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.
This popular annual event, featuring over 120 retail stores, attracts hundreds of shoppers to Greenwich Avenue and the nearby streets in downtown Greenwich to find savings and values on clothing, jewelry, accessories, gifts and more. Continue Reading →
The St Catherine Carnival of Fun takes place in Riverside from Tuesday, July 9 through Saturday, July 13. The church grounds are located at 4 Riverside Ave. The carnival is open nightly, rain or shine. Continue Reading →
BOE member Meghan Olsson was the first to push back on the administration’s recommendation to deny busing to Greenwich students who attend Eagle Hill School. She said Eagle Hill parents just learned in June their children would be losing their bus service in September because more than 50% of them live outside Connecticut. Continue Reading →
Greenwich Train Station, Railroad Avenue and surrounding area to be redeveloped. The public hearing process on the project will begin at the July 30 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting. Continue Reading →
Due to the severe traffic hazard on East Elm Street, the illegally parked truck was towed from the scene. Continue Reading →
A driver who was spotted by Greenwich Police running a red light had no license, an unregistered car, no insurance and wrong license plates. On top of that he lied about his name. Later police learned he had outstanding warrants in Milford. Continue Reading →
On Thursday, July 11 at 2:00pm the Town is holding a ribbon cutting ceremony at the end of Steamboat Road to celebrate the completion of improvements to the historic pier.
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A celebration of his life will take place on July 19, 2019 at Indian Harbor Yacht Club in Greenwich, Connecticut from 4-6pm. All are welcome. Continue Reading →
“We are at a critical juncture where spending is about to increase dramatically while the new debt policy is a risk to our long-standing financial strength and quality of life.” – Bill Drake (BET) and Brooks Harris (RTM) Continue Reading →
Master Police Officer Gregory Parrillo was promoted to Detective. Officer Fred Reisch was promoted to School Resource Officer. Continue Reading →