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Greenwich Farmers Market Opens May 16 in Horseneck Lot

By: greenwichfreepress | 23 hours ago

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.

Police & Fire

Saturday is Greenwich Police Day, a Fun Family Event

The event runs 10:00am to 2:00pm in “Police Alley,” at 11 Bruce Place.

Government

Justice Dept Investigation Determines Yale’s Medical School Discriminated Based on Race in Admissions

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

Around Town

YMCA of Greenwich Celebrates Record-Breaking Healthy Kids Day Attendance

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

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Government

Pre-Application Seeking to Remove the Requirement to Demolish Temporary Fire Station is on June 8 P&Z agenda

By: greenwichfreepress | June 6, 2021

A new application has been submitted by the Town of Greenwich to the Planning & Zoning commission to remove a requirement to demolish a temporary building in Horseneck Lot that was built back in 2012. Continue Reading →

Around Town

Pinewood Derby at Seton Scout Reservation is Cool Fun on a Hot Saturday

By: greenwichfreepress | June 6, 2021

Scouts and their parents from eight packs across town sent their top three qualifying Pinewood Derby racers to the beautiful Camp Seton Scout Reservation on Riversville Road. The Pray building was a cool respite from the heat on Saturday. Continue Reading →

Real Estate

Greenwich Real Estate Report: May 28-June 4, 2021

By: Stefanie Lacoff | June 6, 2021

NEW LISTING – 293 Riversville Rd. This classic Connecticut 5 bedroom, 3.1 bath home has been updated and restored with modern amenities. Over 4,100 sf on 2.5+ acres with a pool! There are 63 public open houses this weekend, full list included. Continue Reading →

Around Town

Learn More About Greenwich Freemasons on June 8th

By: greenwichfreepress | June 6, 2021

Greenwich Freemasons, Acacia Lodge No. 85, invite the public to join them between 6:30-7:30pm, before their meeting to learn more about Freemasonry and meet members of the Lodge. Continue Reading →

Schools

Ben Finkel: Yale University Football Commit Attended “Zoom University”

By: greenwichfreepress | June 5, 2021

Finkel grew up in Greenwich and then moved to White Plains for high school. He loved White Plains High School, and had a smooth and successful transition, but it was still a big change. Continue Reading →

Arts

What Junk? The Dump is One Greenwich Artist’s Inspiration

By: greenwichfreepress | June 5, 2021

Lacrosse sticks, a fire pit, bicycles—these are all items that can be found at the Holly Hill Transfer Station, affectionately known as “the dump.” However, one local artist and teacher took “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure” literally, recycling disposed objects from the facility before bringing his sculptures back to Holly Hill to be displayed. Continue Reading →

Volunteering

LWV Greenwich Honors Marla Laney with the 2021 Burnett Award

By: greenwichfreepress | June 5, 2021

This award was established in 2019 to recognize and honor Jara Burnett whose decades of vision, commitment, and leadership of the League of Women Voters of Greenwich have been an inspiration to all. Continue Reading →

Arts

OG Merchants ‘Art In The Park’ Set for June 6 in Binney Park

By: greenwichfreepress | June 4, 2021

The event will have over 30 local, up and coming artists , exhibiting and selling their works to the public. Oils, acrylics, mixed media, photography, watercolors, wood carvings, drawings, gicle prints, decoupages and much more. Continue Reading →

Government

No-Excuses Absentee Voting Gets Approval from Senator Kasser; Measure Heads to Voters in 2024 after One More Vote

By: | June 4, 2021

In November 2020, in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic and after legislative Democrats allowed for people to vote from home to avoid contracting COVID-19, more than a third of all the ballots cast in Connecticut were cast by absentee: 650,000 out of 1.8 million ballots cast. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Woman Charged by Warrant for 2016 Larceny of Cigarettes from ACME

By: | June 4, 2021

On May 28 Connecticut State Police contacted Greenwich Police Dept to advise they were in custody of a woman with a warrant for a 2016 incident. Continue Reading →

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