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If you are not currently in a position to bring a pet into your home, you can still play a vital role in contributing to these wonderful organizations. Consider reaching out to these shelters to discuss temporary fostering opportunities, which get animals out of kennels and into a home environment. Additionally, these nonprofits rely entirely on financial donations, volunteer kennel assistance, and supplies from their public wish lists to keep their doors open. – Ava Caroll
New Lebanon School is one of 11 elementary schools in Greenwich enrolling 363 students in Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 5. Nearly 60% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price meals. New Lebanon’s overall accountability index earned in 2024-25 was 89.3, above the state target of 85 and their highest to date. The school’s performance has been improving steadily in recent years. They earned School of Distinction status for the first time in 2021-22 and repeated their performance in 2023-24 and 2024-25.
Alumni, Families & Staff Invited to Celebrate Quarter Century of Global Education. ISD will host an Open House on Thursday, May 28, from 4:00-5:30pm at its campus at 55 Florence Road in Riverside, bringing together former and current families, alumni, staff, and neighbors to mark a milestone 25 years in the making.
Republican delegates from Greenwich, North Stamford, and New Canaan convened in Greenwich Town Hall on Tuesday evening and unanimously nominated Joe Kelly as their candidate to represent the 36th District in the Connecticut State Senate. Mr. kelly is running to replace State Senator Ryan Fazio, also a Republican, who is vacating the seat to challenge incumbent Gov. Ned Lamont. Fazio took to the floor to nominate Kelly.
“Does a nervous statement by Barbara, who is a quiet person and not used to being in the limelight, referring to New York, Times Square warrants a lambasting in the lawsuit. How shameful is that?” – John Timm, Orchard Street, Cos Cob Continue Reading →
Consumers should be selective before downloading mobile shopping apps. FTC recently settled with Fandango and Credit Karma. Customer credit card info and Social Security numbers were vulnerable. “There is the potential for unauthorized information-sharing and problems with disputes about incorrect or fraudulent charges.” – Better Business Bureau Continue Reading →
Docks, moorings, buoys, safety, permits, shellfish beds… Greenwich’s Harbors are their own world and the commission tasked with creating a plan appreciates your input. Mark your calendar for Oct. 16 at Town Hall. Continue Reading →
If you head to Gardens Cinema in Norwalk to see an independent movie, you’ll notice big changes. A mixed use, mixed-income development will reature retail space, and both affordable and market rate rentals, as well as parking. The project will be developed by POKO Partners of Port Chester, NY. Continue Reading →
Scouts are making it easy to join a pack or troop. This week is “School Night for Scouting,” and there is a pack or troop for everyone interested. The Unit that you join is your choice and is commonly based on what school you attend or what Unit is closest to your home. Cub Scouts must be at least seven years old or in grades 1-5 to join and Boy Scouts must be at least eleven years old. Continue Reading →
If you think Wendy’s Weenies only serves Weenies…think again. Wendy has loyal Greenwich Ave customers lining up for a whole lot more. Continue Reading →
Marzullo was congratulated on his marriage. Oberlander and Abrams were introduced. Party faithful were encouraged to turn out the vote. Continue Reading →
Five month old Rex is being fostered in central Greenwich. There is also a white, deaf pit puppy who needs a home or a foster. Continue Reading →
To meet Ryan Bologna, an avid musician, is a primer on the musical offerings in Greenwich Public Schools. At GHS there are electronic music courses, percussion ensemble, jazz lab band and jazz ensemble, to name a few — and Ryan enjoys them all. Continue Reading →
Fun + Faith after school program begins on Wednesday, Sept. 17 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Byram. The weekly Christian Education Program is for pre-school and school-age children. Registration is at the door. Continue Reading →