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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.
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.
Ryan Fazio won the Connecticut GOP nomination to challenge incumbent Democratic Governor Ned Lamont. Republicans rallied behind Fazio after New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart suspended her campaign following news of her alleged misuse of a city issued p-card, and Betsy McCaughey dropped out of the race after failing to secure enough delegates to force a primary. Democratic Governor Ned Lamont is seeking a historic third consecutive term. Both Senator Fazio and Governor Lamont call Greenwich home.
Like a favorite fishing hole, Byram Bait and Tackle is a destination for fishermen who travel from as far afield as Westport and Mamaroneck for blood worms, sand worms, shiners, mackerel, squid, night crawlers and more. As for bait, Fred Stahl says there’s a million different choices. Continue Reading →
A unique exhibit titled “Tales of Two Cities: New York & Beijing” pairs artists from disparate cultures. Continue Reading →
At Tuesday night’s Planning and Zoning meeting Diane fox reviewed research into the possibility of medical marijuana production or dispensary facilities in Greenwich. Continue Reading →
A unique fundraiser to benefit Adopt-a-Dog is set for Thursday, June 26, at McArdle’s at 48 Arch Street. Bring your dog. The event promises “photobomb fun!” Continue Reading →
Ricky, one of 30 chicks brought in last July, was just another chicken in the coop until one day Kathy discovered her unable to walk. During this time, Kathy and John brought Ricky into their house to watch over her. When Ricky finally began walking again after a few weeks of treatment, it was too late. She was already part of the family. Continue Reading →
On Monday, a five-year-old Greenwich boy nearly drowned in a private pool. The victim was not wearing a flotation vest but had been using a “noodle” pool toy to stay above the water throughout the afternoon. Continue Reading →
Oldfield Farm at 160 John Street in backcountry Greenwich has been sold in five separate transactions from “Owner LLC” to David B Ford on June 19, 2014. Oldfield Farm, an equestrian estate set on eighteen+ acres, is just to the west of Audubon Greenwich. Lot 5 sold for $674,992.56. Lot 4 sold for $692,910.52. Lot 3 sold for $680,448.55 and the Barn lot, Lot 2, sold for $973,831.92. Continue Reading →
“The first time that I had squash blossoms was in Italy about 15 years ago. They were stuffed with ricotta and deep-fried.” – Victoria Hart Glavin of Tiny New York Kitchen Continue Reading →
There’s a big red demolition sign outside 187 Milbank Ave. This news, plus recent property transfers as recorded in the Assessor’s office through June 20. Continue Reading →
This GHS graduate from the class of 2010 majored in Sustainable Development at Columbia. She heads off in August for a year in Tanzania where she’ll speak Swahili and lend her expertise to remote farmers. The land is fertile in Bombo Majimoto, she said, but the farms are isolated and need access to other markets. Continue Reading →