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The highlight of the event was the color throw, a traditional feature of Hindu festivals of Holi. Bags of powder – eco-friendly gulal – were distributed and participants had the the opportunity to welcome spring in a colorful way. Continue Reading →
“This is a great way for people to come together and show school spirit in a different way. This highlights Greenwich’s diversity which a lot of people think we don’t have.” – Justin Bernstein Continue Reading →
Three of the four Republicans seated voted to table the vote until a later date. That vote failed. The board then voted on the contract extension. The vote was 5-3 with three of the Republicans voting no. Continue Reading →
Greenwich’s gas leaf blower ban will start the Friday of Memorial Day weekend, impacting commercial landscapers, residents and both Parks & Rec and DPW. On Thursday, DPW commissioner Jim Michel and Parks and Rec director Joe Siciliano issued a joint statement with plans to respond to the lack of town funding to purchase electric leaf blower equipment for their departments. Continue Reading →
“I feel like you’re reactionary and lack the ability to be thoughtful about the investments you make, and you don’t stick to your word.” – Jennifer Alexis Jones, RTM BOC member Continue Reading →
The future of Playland, which dates back to 1928, is uncertain with Westchester County, who own the park’s 280 acres and Standard Amusements are loggerheads. The amusement park was originally owned and managed by the Westchester County Parks Commission. in 2022, the county entered a 30 year agreement with Standard Amusements, but that company announced plans to terminate the contract. Typically the historic park opens in late May. Continue Reading →
The event will feature over 50 local, up-and-coming artists, exhibiting and selling their works to the public, including oils, acrylics, mixed media, photography, watercolors, wood carvings, drawings, giclée prints, decoupages and much more. Continue Reading →
The five local bands with Greenwich roots are: Jake Swamp & The Pine, North County Band, Marci Lynn and The Boys!, Kaintuck, and Connor Sobieri Group Continue Reading →
The large-scale murals incorporate archival images and quotes drawn from the Historical Society collections. Sign up for a tour. Or use the interactive QR codes from the murals on Greenwich Ave buildings for self-guided tours and learn the stories of Greenwich Avenue. Continue Reading →
