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Throughout the day, officers showcased specialized units including the SWAT team, dive team, and the department drone program. Police vehicles and equipment were displayed outside headquarters as children and families had the opportunity to speak directly with officers about their roles and training.
The Riverside Garden Club invites all to join them for a tour of the Colonial Herb Garden and light refreshments. Two Roads Brewery of Stratford has generously volunteered to brew ale using the hops grown at the colonial garden. Come sample what George Washington would have been served at the Knapp’s Tavern during his traverse through Greenwich 250 years ago.
Forty-five members partnered with local nonprofits across Greenwich in a day of hands-on service supporting children, families, and community organizations.
“The RTM is voting in June to accept the Greenwich Speed Camera plan. We all want our children to be safe, but we do not want our Town to be the honey pot for an out of state Equity Fund.” – Janet Lockton
A fake ID is not a benign rite of passage. In fact, it is a Class D Felony to be caught with a fake. Though there aren’t too many instances of Greenwich teens getting caught with fakes, it does happen. According to Greenwich Police Sergeant Mark Zuccerella, a more common risky teen behavior is underage drinking. Continue Reading →
The workshop at the YMCA Greenwich on July 20 will touch on SAT & ACT prep courses, personalized College Profile reports, Merit Based scholarship eligibility, completing FASFA & CSS profile forms, and college funding analysis. Continue Reading →
Chabad of Greenwich invites Greenwich-based psychologists, Dr. Dale V. Atkins and Dr. Judith Zackson to a summer conference at the Bruce Museum on July 16 at 7:30pm. The evening will also feature parents who have raised large and small families in Greenwich. Continue Reading →
The culmination of Daniel Gazaille’s Eagle Scout project was satisfying indeed. On Thursday, Dan and several environmental science students from Greenwich High School collected dozens of baby eel from the foot of the dam by the old bolt factory on Comly Ave before driving them up to Camp Seton. For the eel, the detour meant avoiding having to climb a series of dams, which are manmade obstacles to their their survival. The American Eel is a keystone species – both predator and prey – and their population is threatened. See video of the Eel Bot 2.0 trap, catch, relocation and release. Continue Reading →
According to the Light Up Greenwich team, who are working closely with Green & Clean, Greenwich will be dark and dismal again without lots of donations. A website LightUpGreenwich.org has been created and donations of $5 or $10 are much appreciated. These are everybody’s lights, all $32,000 worth! A total of 175 trees will be illuminated this holiday season from November 20 to Continue Reading →
Greenwich Recreation announces that registration for Fall Soccer will be open by MAIL ONLY from Monday, July 20 through August 14. In person registration will be available starting August 17. Continue Reading →
Join the Alliance Française on Tuesday morning, July 14 at 8:00 am for the raising of the French and American Flags to celebrate the French national Holiday, “le 14 juillet.” Continue Reading →
“Sweet and gently spicy, these quick pork and plum kabobs are basted with thick barbecue sauce for a simple and delicious crust.” – Victoria Hart Glavin of Tiny New York Kitchen Continue Reading →
Greenwich Schools Superintendent is seeking to close a series of public hearings to determine the fate of Mr. Yoon’s job as GHS band teacher with regard to testimony of parents and students in support of their case. A law known as “FERPA,” which stands for Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, has been cited. Continue Reading →
Mark your calendars for the East Coast Open at the Greenwich Polo Club on three consecutive weekends starting August 23. The club will host the tournament which promises a day of fun and tradition, including “divot stomping” and opportunity to wear your fanciest hat. There are always surprises including pop up retail tents, car test drives, an array of food trucks including Caffé Bon, Lobstercraft and others. Continue Reading →