In Greenwich, the plastic bag ban goes into effect on September 12, 2018. Continue Reading →
For Earth Day, Old Greenwich School Kids Anticipate Plastic Bag Ban, Fashion Reusable Bags from T-Shirts
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Frank Gasparino, 62
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Family and friends will honor the life of Frank at Yannantuono’s Funeral Home 584 Gramatan Avenue Mt. Vernon, NY on Sunday, November 12 from 2pm to 6pm. Funeral to be held on Monday, November 13 at St. Peter & Paul 11:00 am. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Obituaries, Frank Gasparino, Old Greenwich School
Run Laps to Give Back: Old Greenwich School is Running 1,850 Miles for Americares Hurricane Fund
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At Old Greenwich School the community will run a collective 1,850 miles as a community to raise funds to donate to Americares’ 2017 Hurricane Fund. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Americares, Americares Hurricane Fund, Jen Bencivengo, Old Greenwich School
Pumpkin Lady Unveiled: She’s a Witch and It Won’t Be Long Until the Annual Pumpkin Patch
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The Pumpkin Patch is an annual tradition for Old Greenwich families and the surrounding communities. It’s an outdoor fair with hay maze, inflatable bounce houses, pumpkin patch, scary ‘house’, DJ music, Magic Show, games, raffles, and tons of prizes. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Holiday, Jen Bencivengo, Old Greenwich School, pumpkin patch
PHOTOS: Teachers at Old Greenwich School Take Pies in the Face for a Great Cause
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Old Greenwich School principal Jen Bencivengo’s lifelong friend Allyson, who also lives in Greenwich, has a son at Glenville School who has Vanishing White Matter disease. On Friday teachers at Old Greenwich School took pies in the face to raise money for research for a cure for the disease. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Schools, Allyson Buck, Jen Bencivengo, Leukodystrophy, Old Greenwich School, pie smashing, Vanishing White Matter Disease
Old Greenwich School Celebrates Arbor Day with a New Pin Oak
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The Pin Oak planted in front of Old Greenwich School will support over 500 species of larvae, the food source for all hatchlings.
It takes about 5,000 larvae to support a clutch of chickadees. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Arbor Day, Bruce Spaman, Doug Tallamy, Jennifer Bencivengo, JoAnn Messina, Old Greenwich School, Pin Oak
P&Z Feedback: Proposed Sound Beach Ave Apartment Building with “Sliver” of Retail is Not Balanced
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Developers of 143 Sound Beach Ave met resistance from neighbors and the P&Z commission on Tuesday. Concerns included traffic congestion, parking, and the balance of retail and residential in the “mixed use” building.
Also, with a 100 ft setback, commissioners said the retail would not engage pedestrians. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, 143 Sound Beach Avenue, Chip Haslun, Greenwich Point, Margarita Alban, Old Greenwich School, Old Greenwich Village
After 31 Years, GHS Community Service Award Winners Know a Secret
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On Thursday night, students from across the district were honored for participating in service activities that help improve both their schools and community. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Volunteering, Ana Heavey, Cos Cob School, Devyn Zaminski, Dr. Ernest Fleishman, Dr. Sal Corda, Emily Bass
Gingerbread Dreams in Old Greenwich on Eve of Enchanted Forest
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Students at Old Greenwich School got to make gingerbread houses which will be featured on opening night at The Enchanted Forest at the Hyatt Regency in Old Greenwich. This is the 40th year of the Jr League of Greenwich’s Enchanted Forest fundraiser. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Holiday, Volunteering, Enchanted Forest, Jen Bencivengo, Junior League of Greenwich, Old Greenwich School
Old Greenwich School’s “Pumpkin Lady” Unveiling Kicks off Halloween Season
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The Old Greenwich community unveiled their Pumpkin Lady’s theme on Tuesday. The unveiling kicks off the school’s Halloween season, which features the annual Pumpkin Patch fundraiser on Oct 15, and Halloween Day Parade on Oct 31 at 2:30pm. Continue Reading →