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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 gratitude of students who received a cumulative $500,000 in scholarships on Friday was palpable. We spoke to two recipients who are excited about their futures made possible through several scholarships. Continue Reading →
A moderator sets the stage, outlines expectations, introduces the participants
and manages the clock and flow. Continue Reading →
Last month the district announced that the graduation speaker will be Rob Mathes, and Emmy winning, Tony and Grammy nominated music arranger, composer, producer and director who is a member of the Greenwich High School class of 1981. Continue Reading →
Police patrolling Byram came upon an occupied vehicle with heavy front end damage stopped along the side of the road. Continue Reading →
With temperatures reaching over 90°F and humidity hitting above 90% most days, the conditions in Sarasota made achieving such results no easier. Continue Reading →
“Crystal is the embodiment of personalized learning. She has taken this strategy and has made it her own. We went to her classroom and we could see her students hard at work. They are self-directed rather than teacher-directed.” – Interim Greenwich Schools superintendent Ralph Mayo Continue Reading →
The YMCA Greenwich Aquatics Water Polo Team has placed ten athletes on USA Water Polo National Teams. They are the top athletes in the country, selected from the thousands of athletes who tried out. Continue Reading →
At the final BOE meeting on Thursday night, several board members and administrators expressed their gratitude to Ralph Mayo, who served this year as the interim superintendent after the departure of Dr. Jill Gildea. Continue Reading →
2 Keofferam Road sold on June 12, 2019 for $4,640,000 Continue Reading →
“I believe the residents of Greenwich deserve what respected town resident Ray Dalio refers to as ‘radical transparency.'” – Frank Farricker Continue Reading →