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Oceans 180 will return with a vast variety of fresh seafood from Connecticut shores. Check out our interview with Oceans 180’s Jardar Nygaard, from last summer. Also, there are new vendors including New Petal Flower Farm out of Monroe, CT and Biscuits and Bones, who offer all natural dog food and dog treats.
The event runs 10:00am to 2:00pm in “Police Alley,” at 11 Bruce Place.
The investigation showed that, in general, Black and Hispanic applicants were admitted with consistently lower academic qualifications than their White and Asian counterparts. – US Dept of Justice
The YMCA of Greenwich welcomed more than 450 attendees to its annual Healthy Kids Day, marking the largest turnout in the event’s history. YMCA staff members hosted a wide variety of activities throughout the building, including:
• Make-your-own sunflower pots
• DIY organic bird feeders
• Slime making stations
• Tie-dye t-shirt creation
• Push-up and squat contests
• Water safety games
• An obstacle course experience for kids
“BOE lawsuit. It has already cost the town $500,000 as of the end of March. The town attorney suggested that the legal bills could run as high as $25,000 per month. Twenty-four hours after the RTM BOC meeting, Fred filed another motion seeking to remove indemnification for only Democrats on the BOE, including one who is no longer there. How Trumpian. Pure retribution.” – Jim Finn Continue Reading →
Greenwich Free Press and Stone Bridge Wine & Spirits (formerly LaBella’s Fine Wine & Spirits) are hosting a “Countdown to Summer” wine sampling event on Wed, May 6 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. Continue Reading →
As of the end of March, $192,644 in legal fees from the First Selectman have been paid out of the law department budget, and $304,002 in school board legal fees have been invoiced but not paid. The town attorney, who per town charter is the one to approve legal bills, has recused herself. Continue Reading →
Graveside service will be held at Mount Calvary Cemetery in White Plains, New York Friday May 8 at 11:30 am. Continue Reading →
Earlier on Monday, the Supreme Court issued a temporary administrative stay until next Monday, allowing patients to continue to access mifepristone under the FDA requirements that have been in effect for years. Continue Reading →
The Cos Cob May Fair is Friday, May 15 from 3:45pm to 9:00pm and Saturday, May 16th from 3:00pm to 9:00pm at Cos Cob School. May Fair rides, including the super slide, ferris wheel, kids spinning teacups and fun house, are set-up on the Cos Cob School field. Continue Reading →
“The project recommended by the Task Force, with extremely broad public support and the clear support of the Board of Selectmen and every other governmental body which has examined it – is now before the RTM. Not Mr. Berg’s (or any other) rejected proposal.” – Joe Rothenberg Continue Reading →
With strong turnout and participation, International Night continues to establish itself as one of the most anticipated annual community events at Greenwich High School. Continue Reading →
“TURN ON THE AC: It may seem counter-intuitive, but at highway speeds this summer you should close your windows because the wind blowing around inside your car reduces its aerodynamics. When you park, try to find some shade so your car doesn’t get oven hot and require immediate AC when you get going again.” – Jim Cameron Continue Reading →
Hector Arzeno (D-151) and Steve Meskers (D-150) have secured an additional 15% pre-K reimbursement rate for Old Greenwich School, an outcome that was previously out of reach due to technicality tied to the project’s application date. This change translates into more than $8 million in additional reimbursement for the school’s renovation. Continue Reading →