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Waste Free Greenwich’s Zero Waste Dinner A Sold-Out Success

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The one-of-a-kind evening of “all taste, no waste” treated 240 guests to a gourmet multi-course meal showcasing how sustainable innovation and fine dining can easily intersect when cooking at home and entertaining. Continue Reading →

Filed under: Around Town, Food Drink Restaurants, Aviva Maller Photography, Chef Frederic Kieffer, Chef Juan Benitez, Chef Paul Clarke, Chef Terry Walters, Country Day School

YWCA Greenwich Holds Candlelight Vigil, Honors Demetria Nelson with Purple Ribbon Award

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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. On Tuesday the YWCA Greenwich Harmony Project held their annual community candlelight vigil, where they also honored Demetria Nelson, LCSW, with their purple ribbon award. Ms Nelson is the Commissioner of the Greenwich Dept of Human Services. She has worked tirelessly to support Greenwich’s most vulnerable residents including clients of the YWCAs Harmony Project. YWCA Greenwich President and CEO Mary Lee Kiernan said the gathering supported both survivors of domestic abuse and their families, as well as honor those who lost their lives to domestic violence in Connecticut over the past year. Continue Reading →

Filed under: Around Town, Health, Police & Fire, Danielle Jean-Guillame Sittol, Demetria Nelson, domestic violence, Emely Yanes, Eric Scorca

P&Z Watch: Greenwich Drafts Smoke Shop Restrictions after Byram Neighbors Complain

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The Byram Neighborhood Association requested restrictions on smoke shops noting recent police activity and violations among the cluster of them in the area of Mill Street and North/South Water Streets. Byram is attractive to smoke shops because New York has tougher laws. New York longer allow flavored vapes and restrict ENDS, which is a nicotine delivery system. Commissioner Nick Macri said he was worried a cigar store exemption would create a loophole in the future. Continue Reading →

Filed under: Business, Government, Police & Fire, Real Estate, Schools, cigar shops, Greenwich Planning & Zoning Commission, P&Z

CT Governor Lamont Headlines Large No Kings Protest on Greenwich Ave

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“Get your damn masks off. What are you so afraid of, ICE? We’re saying you’re not allowed in our court houses, you’re not arresting anybody. Please, get your kids to school. Tell them they can get to school safely. We have people at every front door at the schools if ICE shows up, saying, ‘Not here in Connecticut. Not allowed.'” – CT Governor Ned Lamont Continue Reading →

Filed under: Government, #NoKings, Dan Edelstein, Greenwich Avenue, Havemeyer building, Hector Arzeno, Indivisible Greenwich, Jim Himes

The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk Mourns the Loss of Rasal, a Beloved Harbor Seal

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Rasal, a beloved harbor seal at The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk, who passed away yesterday at the remarkable age of 40 — making her one of the oldest harbor seals in human care. Rasal was nationally known for her Super Bowl predictions, but here at the Aquarium, she was so much more: a leader, a teacher, and a symbol of resilience. During her 20 years at the Aquarium, she inspired thousands of guests, helped train generations of animal care staff, and led her fellow seals with intelligence, grace, and courage. Continue Reading →

Filed under: Around Town