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The renewed focus on thrifting is driven in party by a reaction against fast fashion and a desire for sustainability, especially among the young people. There are three popular thrift shops in Greenwich: Rummage Room in Old Greenwich, The Marketplace by Fofie and Mia’s in Byram, and the Greenwich Auxiliary Thrift Shop in Chickahominy.
Campers head out on camp boats – the Pelagic Beast in Greenwich – to explore the waters of the Long Island Sound, for a complete, unique outdoor experience. Guided by Coast Guard licensed captains daily, children are taught the basic fundamentals needed to catch their own fish.
A Greenwich high school student spent this spring conducting hands-on marine research through the SoundWaters Research Intensive (SRI), studying topics ranging from kelp farming to biodiversity. Their work offers a compelling look at how students are engaging with local environmental issues and Long Island Sound.
Welcome to the 2026 GFP Summer Camp Guide. We will continue to add camps. Contact Heather Brown at [email protected] for details.
This scholarship recognizes sophomores, juniors, and senior students attending private or public schools in the Greenwich area and surrounding communities who have demonstrated a commitment to making their school or community more diverse, equitable, inclusive, and/or antiracist. Continue Reading →
Art and floral arrangements will be available for purchase with 100% of the proceeds being donated to MDAC and Coffee for Good. All are welcome to attend Coffee for Good’s MDAC Art Show Opening Reception Friday, April 11 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. Continue Reading →
Zionism is deeply intertwined with Jewish identity, and his antisemitic tirade is offensive to the Jewish community and many in the greater Greenwich community as well. Continue Reading →
“Programs like Title I, IDEA, Pell Grants, and Impact Aid are essential to ensuring that all students have access to a high-quality education, regardless of their family’s income.” – CT Governor Ned Lamont Continue Reading →
A gift has been offered from Scott and Icy Frantz toward the gymnasium at the new civic center in Old Greenwich. The Red Men’s Association has offered a donation for an illuminated flagpole. Continue Reading →
Initially police were dispatched to Chickahominy on a report of an altercation between to men in which one attempted to pull a knife. Continue Reading →
Residents and stakeholders are encouraged to attend to learn more about the project, ask questions, and provide feedback. The meeting is Tuesday, March 25 from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm in the Greenwich Town Hall Meeting Room Continue Reading →
Highlights include four Bagpipe Bands included in the 10 total bands: Greenwich Pipe Band, Fairfield County Police Pipes and Drums, Westchester Firefighters Pipes and Drums, Fairfield Gaelic Pipe Band, Port Chester High School Marching Band, Tappan Zee Bridgemen, Nash Drum Corp., Wholly Brass Band, Sound Beach Community Band, and the Connecticut Patriot Fife & Drum Band. Continue Reading →
“There is a long history of abusive practices by federal immigration authorities, including in Connecticut. That’s why in 2013, in response to civil rights abuses in Connecticut by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, the CT General Assembly unanimously passed the Trust Act. The abuses that spurred passage of the Trust Act led to a landmark settlement against the federal government.” – Jonathan Perloe Continue Reading →
On February 4, Family Centers joined forces with Greenwich Hospital/Yale New Haven Health to take over the day-to-day management of the pediatric, adult, and geriatric outpatient health centers. Family Centers will celebrate the grand opening of its new Adult and Pediatric Health Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, March 28 at 3:00pm. Continue Reading →