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This year participating local merchants – in downtown Greenwich Avenue from Putnam Ave to Railroad Ave, and neighboring side streets – will offer both indoor and outdoor shopping options. New this year, there will be a “Non Profit Village” on Sunday in front of the Havemeyer building.
Competing against the top junior rowing programs from across the Northeast on May 16–17, Greenwich Crew amassed 864 points to claim the Overall Team Points Trophy, while also capturing both the Men’s and Women’s team titles.
Crisis call volume in Connecticut has increased nearly 350 percent since the 2022 launch of 988. In FY 2025 alone, 988 CT responded to more than 55,000 calls.
Mark Oppenheimer will be at Greenwich Reform Synagogue on Sunday, May 31 to talk about his landmark biography of Judy Blume titled “Judy Blume: A Life.” RSVP by phone or email.
Needs Clearing House arranged for one 90-year-old Korean War veteran’s wish come true. A stretch limousine arrived at Ed Topor’s home and whisked him away in style to attend a Yankees game. Nice job Fred and Joe! Continue Reading →
Property transfers from Bedford Road to Hillcrest Park, here are the property transfers in Greenwich from July 24-27, 2015. Continue Reading →
“We have heard no evidence of bullying, no evidence of verbal abuse, no evidence of unprofessional anything. What we have heard is that two students were mildly disciplined, resulting in one student losing his Section Leader position, and the other had her seat assignment moved one row back.” – Craig W. Amundson Continue Reading →
Each Wednesday, at the close of the weekly Old Greenwich Farmer’s Market, a Neighbor to Neighbor volunteer stops at each of the stations to collect donations for the food pantry. Additionally, there is a donations basket at the entrance to the market. Shoppers are encouraged to buy an extra item to support both the farmers and Neighbor to Neighbor. On Thursday mornings, unlike other mornings, a line begins to form outside Neighbor to Neighbor well before it opens. Continue Reading →
Kings Food Markets is expanding their bakeries to include Zaro’s Family Bakery products in each of their stores. Continue Reading →
Come enjoy the Best of Greenwich with samplings and tastings from a variety of our winners including but not limited to, Bobby Q’s , Di Mare Pastry, Fjord Fish Market , Gabriele’s Italian Steakhouse, Golden View Firenze, Little Pub, Melt Mobile, Mumbai Times and many more. Continue Reading →
At Greenwich’s 25th Anniversary Celebration of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), First Selectman Peter Tesei declared July 27, 2015 Americans With Disabilities Day. The First Selectman’s Advisory Committee for People with Disabilities, a letter from United States Senator Richard Blumenthal, and a representative from Congressman Jim Himes’s office also made appearances. Happy birthday, ADA! Continue Reading →
The ADA recently was refined to be more specific about where service dogs are allowed to go versus therapy and comfort dogs. On Monday at Town Hall, there were three dogs, including a Fidelco service dog sand two Guiding Eyes for the Blind dogs in training. They all behaved beautifully. Continue Reading →
The Siting Council hearing notice for Sept. 1 includes instructions for anyone wishing to testify. All testimony and exhibits be pre-filed with the Council by Aug 25, 2015…Individuals are encouraged to participate through their elected officials and other party/intervenor groups. Continue Reading →
Dr. Jonathan Roberti explains what those newfangled contraptions are outside his Bible Street home. They are aeroponic vertical gardens where each is set to grow 28 above-ground plants including mint, kale, arugula, Swiss chard, lettuce, cucumbers and tomatoes. Dr. Roberti had an epiphany after being severely injured by a drunk driver (he suffered 7 herniated disks and traumatic brain injury). He lost 50 pounds without counting calories, but by taking charge of his food destiny. Continue Reading →