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 →
Melillo: The Meaning of Memorial Day in Greenwich
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What’s Happening Memorial Day Weekend 2019 in Greenwich?
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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 →
Filed under: Holiday, Memorial Day, tod's point, Winona Mullis
Bartliks are Back at the Beach at Tod’s Point Concession
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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 →
Filed under: Around Town, Holiday, Christine Bartlik, concession stand, Memorial Day, Old Barn, tod's point, William Bartlik
Medal of Honor Recipient Recalls Fallen Comrades at Wreath Laying Ceremony
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Medal of Honor recipient Captain Bucha gave the keynote speech at Greenwich’s annual wreath laying ceremony. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Holiday, American Legion Post 29, Boys & Girls Club Honor Guard, Captain Paul Bucha, Indian Harbor Yacht Club, Jim Bonney, Jim Himes, Linda McMahon
PHOTOS: Cloudy Skies Spare Memorial Day Parade, Pleasant Temps Prevail
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Photos of Monday’s Memorial Day Parade on Sound Beach Avenue in Old Greenwich courtesy of Leslie Perry. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Holiday, Leslie Perry, Memorial Day, Old Greenwich
PHOTOS: Greenwich Town Party Brings Community Together for Fun, Food and Great Music
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Thousands turned out for the Greenwich Town Party on Saturday. There were dozens of booths for non-profits, old fashioned carnival games and face painting for children. The line up of bands spanned the entire day, culminating in a performance by Steely Dan. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Arts, Alabama Shakes, Greenwich Town Party, Memorial Day, Steely Dan
On the Road Again! On Memorial Day Weekend, Look for Congested Roads, Crowded Airports
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Expect congested roads and crowded airports as 39 Million get pumped for Memorial Day travel. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Holiday, Transportation, Memorial Day, Merritt Parkway
Memorial Day 2017 Weekend Activities around Greenwich
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Holiday weekend events in Greenwich include Glenville’s parade and memorial service. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Holiday, Memorial Day
The Hope of Flanders Fields
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With Memorial Day coming, Brenda McDonald, who grew up in Riverside in the 1950s, remembers well getting up very early, excited to “march” in many Memorial Day parades as a Brownie and Girl Scout, from Old Greenwich, by the fire station to Binney Park. They were so colorful and fun, but the deeper significance alluded her. Now, with a different perspective, she shares her poem in counterpart to the famous, In Flanders Fields. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Holiday, Brenda H. McDonald, In Flanders Fields, Memorial Day
PHOTOS: The 51st Jim Fixx 5-mile Run, a Memorial Day Tradition
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This Memorial Day, hundreds of runners honored the men and women who’ve served in the U.S. military by staying active and celebrating the freedom they fought for. Continue Reading →