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This weekend is Memorial Day Weekend. It is a time to relax, fire up the barbeque, and to congregate with family and friends. It is also a time to remember, to reflect, and to pay that rational homage to those who have served in defense of the Republic and have laid down their life for the cause. It is to memorialize them and their sacrifice. Continue Reading →
Over 65 Scouts and volunteers gathered on Wednesday, May 26 in support of the American Legion Post 29 by placing flags on the graves of veterans at St. Mary’s Cemetery. Continue Reading →
Memorial Day is Monday, May 31 and there are several outdoor events scheduled over the holiday weekend in Greenwich. Continue Reading →
Mass vaccination sites are being closed. Brunswick will close on June 13. Continue Reading →
This year, in response to efforts to slow the Covid-19 pandemic, large gatherings including the annual Memorial Day parade in Old Greenwich, were canceled. Instead, residents were invited to attend wreath laying ceremonies and maintain social distancing. Continue Reading →
Don Sylvester, Commander of the Byram Veterans Association, announced this week that while formal ceremonies for Memorial Day are cancelled around town, local veterans will observe the day at the various war memorials in town. Social distancing will be observed. Continue Reading →
Memorial Day is a day to remember the veterans of all wars, especially those who gave the ultimate sacrifice in defense of the nation. Continue Reading →
UPDATE: The Byram Veterans Association will host a memorial at the monument on the grounds of McKinney Terrace (former Byram School) adjacent to Dorothy Hamill Skating Rink on Sherman Avenue at 10:00am (not 9:00am as originally posted). This is the location of 13 plaques, each of which is mounted to a stone pedestal, to represent 13 Byram School alumni who perished in service of their country in WWII, Korea and Vietnam. Finally, after a long winter and seemingly months of rain, beach season is here. Beaches open officially Tod’s Point and Byram Park on Saturday, May 25. Also, the Greenwich Pool at Byram Park opens for the season on Saturday, May 25. Continue Reading →
Bill Bartlik has been running the concession at Island Beach for years. Now his son Alex is taking over that concession and Bill and his wife Christine have the contract to run both stands at Tod’s Point. Continue Reading →
Medal of Honor recipient Captain Bucha gave the keynote speech at Greenwich’s annual wreath laying ceremony. Continue Reading →