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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
“BET chair Harry Fisher notes, “Never have there been three projects to renovate two schools and build a new one.” Gosh, the Central Middle School walls were tumbling down back when I served two terms on the RTM back in 2018.” – Monica Prihoda Continue Reading →
“Mr. Fisher’s letter concludes with a self congratulatory pat on the back for various school projects underway. The short answer is we’ve had schools condemned and have been in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Projects are in motion because they’ve been neglected for as long as they can be. That’s nothing to be proud of.” – Brian Raabe Continue Reading →
The best way to honor Dick’s life is to take a moment to ask a question when you see someone doing something interesting: building a wall, repairing a broken machine, clearing a path, or planting a tree. Continue Reading →
On Wednesday Camille Laginestra made her weekly visit to provide hair cuts, blowouts and shaves, services that are supported through federal funding. Continue Reading →
Reporters, photographers, editors and digital producers working for Hearst, Connecticut’s largest print/digital news organization, voted to form a union with The NewsGuild-CWA (Communications Workers of America). Continue Reading →
One presentation addressed the long-overdue state of Greenwich High School’s bathrooms, which haven’t been updated since 1998. One addressed methods for eliminating spotted lanternflies, and one tackled the issue of school lunch reform, criticizing the focus on cost efficiency over nutrition. Students also addressed the issue of textile waste. Continue Reading →
The RFP committee said “Eagle/Peebles” had the highest potential to meet the objectives, including a boutique hotel and an optional building for BOE staff on the southern portion of the property. According to chair Andy Duus, an information session is tentatively being scheduled for Monday, June 9. Continue Reading →
A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at Harvest Time Church, 1338 King St., Greenwich, CT. Continue Reading →
“…there are other areas in the Schools budget that could be reduced without affecting student achievement.” – Harry Fisher Continue Reading →
All of the proceeds from the Online Auction and the Golf Outing will benefit the Greenwich High School Baseball program. The Diamond Club provides food, gear, field updates and equipment for the team. Continue Reading →