“We are aware that the Connecticut Department of Public Health has said there will be unhealthy levels of air quality, today, Friday June 30, and we are urging residents to take care of themselves and be cautious. However, we do not anticipate as of now that this will have an impact on the Saturday, July 1 fireworks shows.” Continue Reading →
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A Favorite Summer Activity: Taking the Ferry to Greenwich’s Island Beach
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Have you taken the ferry out to Island Beach yet this season? As it’s one of our favorite summer activities, we’ve put together some up-to-date info about how to visit Island Beach, what to expect once you’re out there and some other insider tips like overnight camping, Cruise to Nowhere dates and Dixieland Jazz Band Concerts on the Sound dates. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, ferry, Island Beach, Parks & Rec
Greenwich Road Runners to Host “Summer at The Point” 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run
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The race at Tod’s Point will start at 8:00am on Saturday, July 30. Sign up today. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Sports, Elite Health Services, First County Bank, Greenwich Parks & Recreation, Greenwich Road Runners, Parks & Rec
Questions Rise Over Use of Hamilton Avenue School Field for St Roch’s Carnival
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The popular family-friendly event features carnival rides, games of chance, pizza fritta, live music and dancing, a beer garden and much more. Continue Reading →
Filed under: News, Board of Education, Hamilton Avenue School, Parks & Rec, St. Roch's Church
New Hamill Rink to Be Rebuilt on Existing Footprint at Morlot Park in Byram
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At meeting after meeting, Byram residents said they did not want a large new facility in the middle of the park, bifurcating the green space. Meanwhile most of the rink user committee members emphasized the goal of not losing a season of ice. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Sports, ADA, Al Monelli, Brent Brower, Byram, Byram Neighborhood Association, concession stand
Register Today for Town of Greenwich Parks & Rec Spring Activities
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Registration for spring activities will begin on February 1 for various activities, including co-ed youth t-ball and small fry baseball, boys junior baseball, girls softball, group swimming lessons, Mighty Mites soccer, and skateboard clinics. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Sports, Parks & Rec, Parks & Rec Scholarship Fund
New Year Means 2022 Residency Verification Has Begun
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Greenwich residents must verify their residency prior to applying for beach passes. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, beach pass, Parks & Rec
As Town Prepares to Raze the Civic Center, OGRCC Plans to Move Programs Off-Site
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Wondering where the programs in the Eastern Greenwich Civic Center (EGCC) will go when the building is demolished this winter? Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Carmel Academy, Eastern Greenwich Civic Center, OGRCC, Old Greenwich - Riverside Community Center, Parks & Rec, Sportsplex, Susan Snyder
Update on Great Captain Island Ferry Service
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We will be providing ferry service to Great Captain Island on the days and times below, weather permitting. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, ferry service, Great Captain Island, Parks & Rec
PHOTOS: A Perfect Sunny Day for 2021 Sandblast at Tod’s Point in Greenwich
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On Saturday, the town’s annual Sandblast Sand Sculpture Festival took place at Tod’s Point. The annual event was organized by the Parks & Rec Dept and the Greenwich Arts Council. This year the sponsor was Logos. Participants were invited to bring their own shovels, sculpting tools and equipment, and use natural objects found on the beach to enhance their sculptures. The weather forecast had not been optimistic, but the sun was bright nevertheless. Continue Reading →