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“You’re worried the tree might fall, I’d be worried about waves coming over the sea wall and scouring out your front yard. That tree root system is going to protect you and because it’s going to hold your earth.” – Commissioner Arn Welles
As we celebrate America 250, we’ll also recognize some of Greenwich’s remarkable trees that have been standing for 250 years or more, living connections to our community’s past.
Sacred Heart Greenwich is proud to announce that Sarah Bellissimo ’27, Caeley Clough ’27, Meghan Marshall ’27, Carolyn McBreen ’27, Whitney Rousseau ’27, and Miranda Zapata-Mardini ’27 were named as 2027 Commended Students by the National Merit Scholarship Program (NMSC).
Farm to school programs promote food education and help students access seasonal produce by shifting to local food procurement. Teaching students how to grow, cook, and value nourishing food empowers the next generation of leaders to make informed decisions and equips them with essential life skills. – Ali Ghiorse
Find DART at the 15th Annual Health Wellness & Lifestyle Expo 2026 in Stamford Saturday, Sept 12 2026, from 10am – 5pm at Harbor Point along Stamford’s waterfront boardwalk. The first 100 to sign up for the DART Oct 3rd Charity Walk will receive a free bag of popcorn and a free raffle ticket. Kids receive a free stuffed animal (while supplies last). Continue Reading →
“People who had promised to call later. Children waiting to see their parents. Spouses waiting for someone to walk through the door. Parents expecting to hear a familiar voice. They had birthdays and favorite foods. They had families, friends and unfinished conversations. They had plans for that evening and plans for the rest of their lives.” – Karen Fassuliotis Continue Reading →
Mr. Schachter brought his store Richard’s to Greenwich Avenue in 1956. He is credited with transforming a modest haberdashery into one of the world’s finest clothing stores. Continue Reading →
RH Estates, The Gallery on Greenwich Avenue had a grand opening on Thursday. It includes an 88-seat Italian restaurant, Cucina Angelina, an 88-seat Italian that includes an intimate bar and lounge. Continue Reading →
Community is invited September 17 to attend and help find a lifesaving match. Continue Reading →
To be considered for a Merit Scholarship award, Semifinalists must fulfill several requirements to advance to the Finalist level of the competition. Continue Reading →
The opening of DeCicco & Sons store at 21 Glenville Street marked the family-owned grocer’s first location in the Connecticut and its first expansion beyond New York. Continue Reading →
On Tuesday night, a physical altercation took place involving approximately eight to ten individuals on the MTA-owned commuter parking level of the Waterfront Place parking garage. Continue Reading →
The Friends of Binney Park is hosting a family-friendly volunteer event on Saturday, September 19 from 12:00pm to 2:00pm at Helen Binney Kitchel Natural Park. This section of Binney Park is located across from the Perrot Memorial Library along Harding Road. All are welcome to come help. Volunteers will help protect and restore our native nature by pulling invasive plants and planting native plants. Student volunteer hours will be available. Continue Reading →
Trains will operate on modified schedules with reduced service between New Haven and New York on select weekends from September 12 through November 1 to support critical high-tower cable removal for the WALK Bridge Replacement Project in Norwalk. Continue Reading →