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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 Greenwich High School Division III signing ceremony took place on Wednesday. It was a moment to honor all of the GHS Cardinals who have had a prosperous high school athletic career. Their hard work, achievements, and commitment to their sports teams will serve them well at the collegiate level. Continue Reading →
Tyler Fairbairn, who oversees grants for the town, had explained that if the $50,000 in Community Block Grant Program funding for the Greenwich Communities painting project was deleted, the funds would be held in a contingency fund until the funds were designated to an organization, and that the only way the town would lose the funds would be to fail to spend them by the May 1, 2026 deadline. Continue Reading →
The GPD Scholarship Fund was established to provide financial assistance to the children of active or retired Greenwich Police Officers pursuing undergraduate education. It reflects the department’s ongoing commitment to education, family, and the future of its extended law enforcement family. Continue Reading →
New mentorship program offers personalized support for youth with ADHD, Dyslexia, and Autism. To introduce the program and its benefits, the YMCA of Greenwich will host a free information session on Wednesday, June 12, 2025 at 6:30pm. Continue Reading →
We are proposing the adaptive reuse of the historic Havemeyer Building into a dynamic, community-focused performing arts center—paired with a thoughtfully planned residential component that preserves green space, enhances walkability, and supports downtown vitality. – Chuck Royce and John Fareri Continue Reading →
For the students in the Greenwich Jr United Way, this wasn’t just another meeting. It was a moment that peeled back the layers of society and showed the courage it takes to reclaim a life. Continue Reading →
“While it is easy to dismiss this as ‘something that happens in large school districts,’ it simply wouldn’t be fair to the Greenwich Public Schools music community. To many, losing Mr. Breaux is like losing a parent. High school is not easy, and Mr. Breaux made everyone’s day a whole lot brighter. Us students, parents, and those who care about the Greenwich Public Schools music community will not let him go without a fight.” – Miller Fishback and Sylvester Pecora III Continue Reading →
“With an arts education, you can relax after a tough day at school, but it is often the first budget to be cut. Let’s stop that.” – Michael Casazzone Continue Reading →
The fellowship recognizes promising and distinguished teachers and it aims to strengthen their knowledge of the origins and development of American constitutional government, and thus to expose the nation’s secondary school students to accurate knowledge of the nation’s Constitutional heritage. Continue Reading →
On May 17, officers responded to a report of an unsupervised child walking on a public roadway. Investigation revealed that the children’s caregiver had left the residence unattended while she went to another part of the property. Continue Reading →