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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.
“The left’s reaction—shrill and unhinged— reveals their priorities. They’d rather protect criminals than citizens, clinging to a sanctuary dogma that’s crumbling under scrutiny and lived experience.” – David Lancaster Continue Reading →
Initially police learned a Nissan belonging to one of the arrestees was seen slowing down and stopping at driveways in Belle Haven, which matches behaviors of car thieves that have been operating in Greenwich and surrounding area. Continue Reading →
On Wednesday a newly formed rink task force held its first meeting and elected its officers, including Matt DesChamps as chair. Continue Reading →
Detectives determined that the victim had been held in captivity for over 20 years, enduring prolonged abuse, starvation, severe neglect, and inhumane treatment. Continue Reading →
As Attorney General Tong and the coalition assert in the lawsuit, dismantling the Dept of Education will have devastating effects for states like Connecticut. Continue Reading →
“I had the feeling that many of the members felt grateful for the gift, but could not see why his service to this country should placed there, and in a way it could (with its flood light) and 9ft tall wall ‘cast a shadow’ on the in inscription: “In honor of the men and women of Greenwich who served the World War.”- David Wold Continue Reading →
On Thursday night, officers patrolling Riversville Rd made contact with a person who was walking in and out of the roadway near John Street and refused to identify himself. Continue Reading →
“Even if the BOE budget is fully funded, the total number of K-12 General Education teachers will have been reduced by 30 (~4.3%) since the 2022-23 school year, a combination of proactive cuts by the BOE and a reduction in Title I and other grant funded positions. In the approved budget, our GenEd student / teacher ratios are expected to rise again next year, with K-5 classrooms having their largest average class size since 2019.” – Doug Fenton Continue Reading →
The P&Z commissioners again took issue with “moving non-conformities” from property to property. Neighbors said based on noise from mechanicals at the existing Berkley building at 475 Steamboat Rd, they were fearful about noise from the proposed office building. That said, the current noise does not violate the town noise ordinance. There was discussion about possibly revising the noise ordinance. Continue Reading →
On Saturday, March 8, Hoops for Change hosted a “March Madness” basketball tournament at Greenwich Country Day School, successfully raising $1,750 for the Special Education Legal Fund (S.E.L.F.). Continue Reading →