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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 family is planning a private celebration of Helen’s life on what would have been her 100th birthday. Continue Reading →
In hindsight, 1975 was a carefree time to be a teenager at Greenwich High School. Continue Reading →
As Jeff McCarthy continues his camp out on the River House lawn with his dog Teddy, his message remains strong: Raising awareness and garnering support for aging adults in our community is a necessary mission worth enduring any storm. Whether you stop by to take a tour, donate a few dollars, or just say hello, you’re helping to build a stronger, more social community for our seniors. For Jeff and Teddy, that’s a goal worth staying outside for! Continue Reading →
Police said the suspect attempted to inflict serious physical injury on the victim by means of a deadly weapon. Continue Reading →
Scores of trains were delayed throughout the Northeast Corridor, both on Metro-North and Amtrak. But two were stranded between stations with no power… and no AC. One, an Amtrak train carrying 400 people, got very hot. Because the windows don’t open, people started to get upset according to media reports. Continue Reading →
“Affordable housing is the Hot Potato, Kick the Can game and issue which continues to haunt all of Connecticut. Young families, seniors, those seeking shelter from climate’s elements wind, rain, snow, ice, extreme heat – what are they meant to do?” – Monica Prihoda Continue Reading →
At Coffee for Good, “Unleashed,” a collection of pet inspired works by the exceptional artists of Maggie Daly Arts Cooperative, runs June 14 through Sept 15, 2025. Continue Reading →
“I urge the governor to veto H.B. 5002. Let’s go back to the drawing board, work together across the aisle, and find real solutions that address housing affordability—without gutting local control. Our towns and cities deserve a seat at the table—not a mandate from Hartford.” – State Senator Ryan Fazio (R-36) Continue Reading →
The recently enacted CGS Section 8-2r enables the adaptive reuse of vacant nursing homes as multi-family housing. Greenwich P&Z said the former RegalCare building on King Street met the criteria to become a 17-unit rental apartment facility. Continue Reading →
After rejecting a 70-unit proposal with 12 affordable units in 2017, the Greenwich Planning & Zoning commission approved Joe Tranfo’s 120-unit 6-story building in May 2024. The development will feature two structures separated by a driveway, a total of 120 units and 180 parking spaces. Submitted under the state’s 8-30g statute, a whopping 40% of the units will be affordable, far more than required in an 8-30g. Continue Reading →