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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
Abilis is currently awaiting the arrival of equipment, refrigeration and permits to open the Island Beach concession stand. As soon as the equipment arrives and they get the all-clear, Abilis staff and program participants will be on the ferry out to the island to start preparing food for beach-goers. Continue Reading →
Superintendent of Greenwich Public Schools Dr. Toni Jones announced today that Central Middle School’s Ms. Allison Fallon is the Greenwich Public Schools selection for the 2022 Connecticut Teacher of the Year Program. She will be acknowledged for this recognition at this evening’s Board of Education Special Meeting. Continue Reading →
Paul F. Squillace, a lifelong Greenwich resident, passed away peacefully Tuesday June 15. He was 96. Born April 28, 1925 to the late Frank and Catherine Squillace; he attended St. Mary’s Catholic School and later went on to work for the Greenwich School District. Paul served his community for 50 years as a volunteer firefighter as a member of Hose and Chemical Co. Continue Reading →
14 Fairway Lane sold on Feb 16, 2021 for $5,500,000 — We are filling in our archive of property transfers from months during the pandemic. Continue Reading →
Times have changed since the “new” Greenwich High School opened on Hillside Rd in 1970, but the student center is almost frozen in time. Continue Reading →
To honor Rosina’s life, family and friends will gather on Thursday 4:00-8:00pm at Coxe & Graziano Funeral Home, Hamilton Ave Greenwich Continue Reading →
A chapter of the League of Women Voters was founded in Riverside in 1921, one year after women gained the right to vote. Interest spread quickly. Continue Reading →
“One year ago, the brutal murder of George Floyd spurred a national reckoning. Hundreds of Greenwich residents gathered on the grounds of Town Hall in solidarity with victims of racism to say, “enough is enough.” Even the most conservative among us were willing to admit this violence is not right. However, there are still those who are railing against teaching history by labeling what they don’t want to admit happened as “Critical Race Theory.” – Mary Ellen Markowitz Continue Reading →
Members of the Garden Club of Old Greenwich gathered for an afternoon tea and annual meeting at the Riverside Yacht Club on Friday, June 11, the first in person meeting of the club this year. Continue Reading →
Greenwich High School is pleased to announce journalist, author, television host, and Greenwich High School parent, Joan Lunden, as the 2021 commencement speaker. Continue Reading →