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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 legislation increases the penalty for harassing election workers from a misdemeanor to a felony on a second offense, including publicizing an election worker’s name or address with intent to intimidate. It also makes tampering with an absentee ballot drop box a class D felony. Additionally, it restricts federal law enforcement officials from being within 250 of a polling place or other sensitive election site without permission from state election officials or court order. The law empowers the attorney general to act against interference or intimidation.
Tod’s Point beach received an A+ grade. Island Breach received an A grade, Great Captain Island received an A+ and Byram Beach received a D+.
The Greenwich Scholarship Association will be the beneficiary of the Woman’s Club of Greenwich’s Concert on the Lawn on Friday, June 5 — an evening dedicated to helping local students achieve a college education through need-based scholarships.
During the course of the incident, the suspect exchanged gunfire with Stamford officers and ultimately appeared to have died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Continue Reading →
Mark your calendar for the Abilis Gardens & Gifts Holiday Sip & Shop on Wednesday, December 3 from 5:00 – 8:00pm. The Shopping Event features 25% off, Cocktails and Fun. Continue Reading →
The grants will support projects that prevent 618,934 gallons of stormwater and 2,996 pounds of nitrogen pollution from entering the Long Island Sound, remove 161,250 pounds of marine debris , restore 70 acres of coastal habitat, launch new oyster restoration efforts and conserve and enhance habitats for shorebirds, songbirds, diamondback terrapins, native pollinators and other wildlife. Continue Reading →
Greenwich Police began the investigation on September 11, 2025, where the suspect is alleged to have grabbed a middle school student from behind while she was walking to school. Upon hearing of the warrant for his arrest, the suspect surrendered into custody at the Greenwich Police De[pt. Continue Reading →
Charitable contributions open doors for children, families, and adults who rely on the Y for life-changing programs, financial assistance, and a community where everyone belongs. Continue Reading →
“I promise to lead with transparency and accountability.” – newly sworn in Democratic Selectwoman, Rachel khanna Continue Reading →
Farmer John, a lifelong Greenwich resident, has run Augustine’s Farm with his wife Kathy for decades, since taking over the King Street business his parents founded back in 1952. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Continue Reading →
Students at Brunswick Lower School had a week to remember as members of the Retired Men’s Association of Greenwich connected generations through stories and song. Continue Reading →
Christ Church announces a Sip & Shop at Dogwood Books & Gifts to support Neighbor to Neighbor food pantry on December 2, 10:00am – 4:00 pm. Continue Reading →
“In one of its final displays of utterly ignoring the will of the people, at the November 17th BET meeting GPS Chief Financial and Administrative Officer Ben Branyan presented the BET with a $5.3 million interim appropriation to fully fund the refurbishment of the Hamilton Avenue HVAC system. Despite broad bipartisan support for this plan, the BET vote was 5-0-6, with every Republican member of the BET abstaining from the vote. Abstaining on a vote to spend $5.3 million while continuing to throw away nearly $1,000/day on a temporary solution? Really?” Mark J. Lewis Continue Reading →