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LETTER: It’s Pride Month. Stand up, be loud, and bravely be yourselves.

“To my LGBTQ+ neighbors, as Pride month begins today, I hope you remember how much power you have. Across the country our community is under attack. Hiding out, keeping quiet, and trying to fit in may feel like the most natural response in this climate. But I’m asking you to stand up, be loud, and bravely be yourselves in every room you step into. Our voices – our very presence – can change hearts and minds.” – Karsten Vagner Continue Reading →

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How Much Does a Bathroom Cost?

The exact price of your bathroom, like other projects, depends on dozens of details about your specific project scope. Here’s some information and things to consider when you’re doing your personal feasibility study of your project. Before we get started on numbers, there is one main thing to keep in mind: your final bathroom cost will primarily be determined on your product selections and demo costs. Continue Reading →

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PHOTOS: Sound Beach Volunteer Fire Dept Memorial Day Parade Continues Tradition

On Monday the Sound Beach Volunteer Fire Dept Memorial Day Parade went off without a hitch. It featured the Sound Beach Volunteer Community Band, of course. There were lots of antique cars, dogs and a fleet of family cargo bikes. It was a day for families to make memories, for sure, and the children had the most fun. Continue Reading →

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Gratitude and Love for GHS Choir Director Patrick Taylor

Once every few million years, somebody like Mr. Patrick Taylor, Director of Choirs and Program Associate of the Music Department at GHS, comes along. His greatness was manifested through the roaring applause and standing ovations during the annual spring Choral Pops Concert on Wednesday, May 24, which marked Mr. Taylor’s last concert after 24 years of teaching at GHS.  Continue Reading →

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The Case for a Net Zero Energy Central Middle School

“It is unfortunate that the analysis on energy savings has not been completed for CMS. However, it’s reasonable to assume that the savings are considerable based on case studies. For example, Jennings Creek Elementary in Kentucky, which was completed in 2018, enjoys energy savings of $195,000 annually, while at Buckley Elementary in Manchester, Connecticut’s first zero energy school, officials estimate an annual energy savings of $100,000.” – Julie DesChamps Continue Reading →

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PHOTOS: Much Anticipated Greenwich Town Party New Orleans Superjam Does Not Disappoint

This year the Greenwich Town Party had a unique musical twist: a once-in-a-lifetime “Preservation Hall Super Jam,” collaboration of the best of New Orleans music focusing on jazz. The morning kicked off with children’s activities and local non-profits raising awareness for their activities. Continue Reading →

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