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For many Scouts, the Camporee offered more than just a series of activities. It provided an opportunity to build skills, strengthen friendships and experience the outdoors in a structured and supportive environment.
Art to the Avenue returns this month, with opening night festivities set for Thursday, May 7 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. This year Art to the Ave runs May 7 – 25.
“Recently, I applied a planimeter—a mechanical tool for measuring hard copies of the site plan area, pre computers, of the existing and proposed plans for the Hamill Rink. The results: ‘The Flip’ adds approximately a 35% increase in impervious surfaces to Morlot Park.” – James O’Brien
The event’s centerpiece, the massive color throw, filled the park with bursts of bright eco-friendly powder as participants launched colors into the air – and at each other – in a joyful display of community and celebration.
Byram Vets don’t want an access road through the park. A 1991 P&Z memo confirms a Parks & Rec promise not to add pavement to parkland or disturb the veterans Memorial Grove. Continue Reading →
“Having the highest-ranking member of the Greenwich police force come out against free political speech and assembly no matter the context or reason is chilling, dangerous and requires a response.” – Joanna Swomley and Nerlyn Pierson founders of Indivisible Greenwich Continue Reading →
At a Congressional hearing in March, Zuckerberg dismissed the idea that social media is harmful to children, despite strong data and research that has shown a link between young people’s use of social media and an increase in mental distress, self-injurious behavior, and suicidality. Instagram has been frequently flagged for increasing suicidal ideation, depression, and body image concerns in children. Continue Reading →
Singer-songwriter Devon Gordon (The RoseCrumbs) brings psychedelic rock into a modern mix and creates a kaleidoscope of sound, energy and musical color. Her upcoming debut EP reveals her ardent vocals, grinding guitar and groovy bass work, over the iconic drum vibe of world-renowned Jane’s Addiction drummer, Stephen Perkins. Drawing on the melodic influences of grunge and classic rock, her music is at once inviting yet uncompromising, Continue Reading →
Thanks to the TAG van that helps transport whatever is collected before 10:00am. From there the volunteers drive the remainder up to the North Greenwich Congregational Church on Riversville Road, the temporary home of Neighbor to neighbor until their facility at Christ Church is completed. Continue Reading →
A P&Z pre-application was submitted to redevelop 1143 East Putnam Avenue in Riverside. The property is 300 ft east of the intersection of Sheephill and East Putnam Ave. The undeveloped property is behind Peoples Bank and Greenwich Wine & Spirits. It is accessed from a short driveway. Continue Reading →
Greenwich Hospital physician who played key role in pandemic among those honored Continue Reading →
“Why is this extremely transparent process of checks and balances being ridiculed? Because these 36 people are angry the town did not spend millions of dollars more to fund projects they support.” – Dan Quigley, Greenwich Republican Town Committee Chair Continue Reading →
“If the RTM approves the BET budget, it passes, and if a majority of the RTM votes NO or ABSTAINS, the BET budget still goes into effect. Thus, in the eyes of many RTM members, except for cutting even more spending, the RTM becomes
nothing more than a rubber stamp for what we feel is a short-sighted, underfunded budget.” – group letter of 38 RTM members Continue Reading →
New Listing 665 River Rd, Cos Cob, there are 28 open houses this weekend, full open house list included. Continue Reading →