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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.
Thanks to their incredible support Barbara’s House has been able to expand their reach every year. What started as a small effort to combat food insecurity during the pandemic has grown into a robust annual operation powered by Barbara’s House staff, dedicated volunteers, and generous community partners. Continue Reading →
Greenwich Council, Scouting America, is pleased to announce the appointment of Julie Scoran, District Director/Program. With many years of Scouting experience, Scoran comes to the Council to enhance the membership opportunities for the youth of Greenwich. Her strong work ethic, commitment and passion to Scouting is a tremendous asset to our Council. “Julie’s addition to the Council will motivate and lead the volunteers to create and maintain the growth and success of the Council,” said Ray Garrison, Scout Executive/CEO of the Greenwich Council. “We are excited to have Julie join our team and look forward to the success of Council.”
Scoran is a graduate of Mitchell College with a degree in Education. Continue Reading →
The church offered to withdraw permission to the farmers market to operate in their parking lot. The commission denied their request to expand their parking lot. The church may proceed with a new house for the pastor and a garage with apartment above for associate pastor. Continue Reading →
The First Bank of Greenwich Partners with Abilis to Help Generate Donations of New Clothes, Toys and Books for Adults and Children with Disabilities — Now Through December 12 Continue Reading →
National Crash Responder Safety Week is November 17-21, 2025. Slow down and move over if possible when there is an emergency vehicle or a private vehicle, a tower, or any vehicle on the shoulder of the road. It’s the law to slow down significantly and move over. Continue Reading →
24 Conyers Farm Drive sold on Oct 30, 2025 for $17,250,000 Continue Reading →
Enrollment is determined through a lottery system and spaces are limited. The application window will close on Sunday, December 14 at 5:00pm. The lottery will be drawn on Monday, December 15, with first round spots offered one week later. Continue Reading →
“There has been an election. Democrats secured the power of the purse on the Board of Estimate and Taxation (BET). The theme throughout the election was the mismanagement of the school budget by BET’s prior leadership. This likely contributed to the turnover. Is the First Selectman attempting to use the courts to do what he can no longer accomplish via the BET?” – Brian Raabe Continue Reading →
“I hope the incoming Chair of the BET will differentiate between “nice to have” projects vs. “priority” projects.” – Richard Schulze Continue Reading →
The Adaptive Home will house six residents with complex medical needs and disabilities. Continue Reading →