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On Tuesday morning a large group of Greenwich Public Schools PTA volunteers gathered at town hall to honor nominees for the Essence awards. This year there were an unprecedented 16 nominees.
The event is part of the America 250 Greenwich Commission’s yearlong celebration of America’s 250th birthday.
Welcome to the 2026 GFP Summer Camp Guide. We will continue to add camps. Contact Heather Brown at [email protected] for details.
The GCDS Schwarz Campus is 41.5 acres in the RA-1 zone and the school does not receive any FAR bonus for educational use. The Schwarz Campus at 23 Fairfield Road was originally part of the F.A.O. Schwarz estate, which goes all the way to Cardinal Road. Even if the school added the requested units, they would still have remaining FAR, but the discussion revolved around the proposed multi-family apartment building in the RA-1 single family zone.
A large group of teens employed by the Greenwich Youth Conservation Program descended on the dirt and invasive plants encircling the community gardens at Bible Street Community Gardens Continue Reading →
The ranks of volunteers dwindled to just one, but the Byram Volunteer Fire Department is turning around. With the help of $3,000 from the Byram Neighborhood Association and assistance from Needs Clearing House, membership is shooting up and there are now funds for training to get new members certified and purchase uniforms and equipment. Continue Reading →
“Easy, delicious, and meat-free this pasta dish is a weeknight winner. You may use either fresh or dried orecchiette (little ears) for this delightful pasta dish.” – Victoria Hart Glavin of Tiny New York Kitchen Continue Reading →
News of the federal lawsuit from the Greenwich Reform Synagogue, filed Monday July 7, took neighbors by surprise. Cos Cob neighbors’ attorney hadn’t been provided a copy of the lawsuit as of Tuesday and the GRS spokesperson’s comment was short: “We continue to work with town officials and hope to reach an amicable resolution.” Continue Reading →
Whereas Chipotle burritos and tacos start tasting the same a few times around, Coyote Flaco has such a variety of options to choose from that I promise you won’t feel bored. Instead, you’ll be anticipating going back just to try all of those other items on the menu you couldn’t choose between the last time you went. Continue Reading →
A centuries old pin oak is being taken down outside Chicken Joe’s at corner of Columbus Ave and West Putnam Ave. “It would be nice if we could save it, or part of it.” – Mary Hull of Greenwich Green & Clean Continue Reading →
During happier times, the Greenwich Crumbs location worked with a New York City PR agency to plan events like a visit from Gary Del’Abate tied into a fundraiser for GHS Cardinals football. There was a cupcake was named after Del’Abate – ‘The Baba Booey” and another, was called the “Cardinal Cupcake.” Continue Reading →
Gun violence prevention organizations will staff a table in front of Havemeyer Building on Greenwich Ave during Greenwich Sidewalk Sales from Friday, July 11 at 3:00 p.m. through Sunday, July 13. Interested members of the community are invited to sign “Not One More” cards. Continue Reading →
Largest-Ever flying bird, Pelagornis sandersi, had a wingspan of 20 to 24 feet. “Pelagornis sandersi could have traveled for extreme distances while crossing ocean waters in search of prey.” – Daniel Ksepka, Curator of Science at the Bruce Museum Continue Reading →
The 2014 Town Tennis Tournament runs from July 19 through August 2 (championship). Registration is open until July 11 and participants may register by mail or use a credit card to register at Parks & Rec office at Town Hall. Continue Reading →