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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.
Leaders at Family Centers pre-schools and early education centers talked about their program and shared tips on what parents should look for in a preschool program. Afterward, childrenfrom all the Family Centers locations congregated on Arch Street before setting off on a parade up Greenwich Avenue. Continue Reading →
Dates and street by street information from Aquarion on water main cleaning program for Greenwich from Monday, April 13, through Friday, June 19. During the cleaning, customers may notice some discoloration in their water and drops in water pressure. The discoloration results from the temporary disturbance of the water flow, which stirs up naturally occurring minerals that settle in water mains. Aquarion recommends customers store water in their refrigerators for drinking and cooking. Continue Reading →
Shaquoia M. Smith turned herself in at Greenwich Police headquarters on an active warrant from an incident involving her fraudulently cashing stolen checks. Continue Reading →
Detective Solomon has investigated numerous high profile cases, which resulted in prosecution by the U.S. Attorney’s Office. According to Chief Heavey, Detective Solomon’s passion for the investigation of financial crimes cases is unparalleled and is reflected in the nature, scope and number of cases he has successfully investigated. Continue Reading →
At Stanwich School, the sludge exam is something of a rite of passage. The exam runs from 8:00am until 2:40pm and students on Wednesday upper school science teacher Shaun Fletcher tasked the students with identifying 11 elements in the sludge, including baking soda, which is heated to create carbon dioxide, isopropanol, sodium chloride, sand, copper and stone. Continue Reading →
“I’m really thrilled and honored, and I was already relishing and celebrating Greenwich High School friendships I’ve kept over 40 years. And to have Matheus say, ‘We’d like to have you be a speaker! I’m so jazzed for this.” – Bob DeAngelo on his invitation to be the graduation speaker for the class of 2015 Continue Reading →
Greenwich Police responded to a report of a domestic violence incident in Riverside. During the argument, the adult subject picked up a large knife, causing the victim to become fearful and contact 911 Continue Reading →
“It must be my Czech upbringing, but I absolutely love beets. If you love beets like I do then give my Watercress & Beet Salad a try for dinner.” – Victoria Hart Glavin of Tiny New York Kitchen Continue Reading →
Since taking over as New Canaan’s offensive coordinator in 2009, John Marinelli has been the architect of the Rams’ high-octane, up-tempo attack—an offense that could essentially end games and leave opponents gasping for breath before the first quarter was over. And now Marinelli will be taking his blueprints to Cardinal country. On Wednesday morning Marinelli accepted an offer to become the head football coach at Greenwich High School, succeeding the legendary Rich Albonizio who resigned in January after 18 years at the helm. For Marinelli, son of longtime New Canaan head coach Lou Marinelli, the decision was not an easy one for obvious reasons. Continue Reading →
Brunswick seniors Addison Albano and Owen Gerber are looking for a few more teams to compete on April 17 at Grand Prix in Mt. Kisco in a 90-minute go-kart race. The event is a fundraiser for Project Yellow Light, a scholarship competition that raises awareness of the dangers of distracted driving. Project Yellow Light was founded in memory of Hunter Garner, a 16-year-old who died in a car crash in 2007. Continue Reading →