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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.
At ICC STEM Camp at Audubon Greenwich children can combat the summer slide and get a back-to-school jump-start. The camp takes place at the beautiful Audubon Greenwich on Riverville Road. Children learn coding and robotics principlesthrough hands-on experience. Campers will also develop a connection to India by learning popular Indian games such as cricket, Carrom, Kho Kho, and Hopscotch. Small group learning is central to ICC’s STEM Camp experience. Continue Reading →
Sparklers are legal in Connecticut. So are fountains, which are any cardboard or heavy paper cone or cylindrical tube containing pyrotechnic mixture that upon ignition produces a shower of colored sparks or smoke. Continue Reading →
Over the July 4th holiday, the DEP is urging beach visitors NOT to set off fireworks near or toward any bird nesting areas. Herons and egrets are state-listed species that nest on Long Island Sound. Disturbance may cause the adults to leave the nest, subjecting eggs and young to possible death by exposure to the elements or by predation. Continue Reading →
The Town is looking to create more affordable housing and when they learn of an illegal apartment, there is the option of converting it to an affordable unit. All towns in CT are required to have 10% of their housing stock be affordable. Til that time, 8-30g applications are mostly exempt from zoning regs. In fact, there are three 8-30g applications on the next P&Z agenda. Continue Reading →
After a motor vehicle stop, the driver was observed to have red, glassy eyes and the odor of alcoholic beverages. Continue Reading →
Officer Swift’s keen observation led to the arrest of two burglary suspects who had run a stop sign in Cos Cob. Continue Reading →
Ticket scammers try to fool unsuspecting fans into buying fake tickets. When you search the web for online tickets, advertisements for cheap tickets will often appear. Use good judgment. Some of these ads are going to be ticket scams, especially if the prices are extremely low. Continue Reading →
11 Round Hill Club Rd sold on June 21, 2019 for $8,325,000 Continue Reading →
Nursery School Director David Cohen will take on the role of Director of Schools at Temple Sholom, and Senior Rabbinic Fellow Kevin Peters will oversee the religious school curriculum and faculty at the Temple Sholom Learning Center as the Director of Judaic Studies. Continue Reading →
Ledge drilling and blasting for the sitework associated in the driveway and bus loop will begin on or about July 15 and will continue for approximately 2 weeks.
A Blasting Notice was sent to each household within 500’ of the site. Continue Reading →