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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.
The funds were raised over the course of a three-year capital campaign conducted by the Junior League, with transfers made to the Town each June. Continue Reading →
“The LWV of Greenwich believes that voters should have a choice of candidates when voting for local offices. … Town Committees are permitted to nominate up to twice the number of candidates as there are openings on the board.” – Sandy Waters, President League of Women Voters Greenwich Continue Reading →
The mat also is cooler on bare feet compared to the hot-as-fire sand on a sunny day at Greenwich Point. The mat as the result of a collaboration between the Greenwich Lions and the Diversity Advisory Committee. Continue Reading →
AT 161 West Putnam Ave, a man admitted to having stolen several items from a grocery store at that address and an additional market in the area. Continue Reading →
The project consists of concrete header repairs to the I-95 NB & SB Bridge #00014 over Metro North and Bridge #06015 over Mianus River and local roads in Greenwich. This project is scheduled to occur the evening of Wednesday, June 26th, 2019 to the morning of Friday, July 26, 2019. Continue Reading →
A sailboat was able to leave on its own power but not before the sailors embarrassment of waiting 12 hours for the tide to change. The power boat was less lucky. Continue Reading →
Law Enforcement Exploring is a hands-on program open to young men and women who have completed 6th grade through age 20 who are interested in a career in law enforcement or a related field in the criminal justice system. For middle school students the Greenwich Police Youth Citizens Police Academy is a week long program offered each June. Continue Reading →
The driver was charged with DWI, Traveling Unreasonably Fast, and Failure to Maintain Lane. Continue Reading →
According to endhungerct.org, summer meals are free, nutritious meals and snacks that are provided to kids and teens, 18 years of age and younger throughout the summer when school is out. Continue Reading →
The OGRCC Boys Rugby U14s team is headed to Nationals in Richmond, Virginia at the end of June after an outstanding season in the Fairfield County league, going undefeated in the regular season and in the Fairfield County championship tournament. Continue Reading →