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The beaches were open to swimming on Sunday because rainfall the previous night wasn’t enough to trigger a closure. At the temperature rose to the about 95°, swimmers were drawn to the water despite warnings of sea lice, which cause an itchy rash. Continue Reading →
Good things about Greenwich: Sandblast! It was a great day at the beach to build a sand castle, go for a swim, munch out at the What’s Cooking Concession, socialize with friends and neighbors, or devour a good book. Continue Reading →
Some beach goers were surprised and even annoyed when life guards at Tod’s Point enforced longtime ordinances from the Parks & Rec chapter of Greenwich’s Municipal Code. The “No List” was enforced, and that meant no ball playing and no flotation devices (waterwings, kick boards). Continue Reading →
Sunday was the perfect beach day, and people flocked to Greenwich Point to enjoy the beach and the Experience the Sound event. There were horseshoe crabs and starfish to touch in the tanks, an art show, a free raw bar, and much much more! Continue Reading →
According to Carlos Hernandez of What’s Cooking, when the new north concession stand opens, it will be geared more toward a dinner crowd and feature more formal dishes than the south stand. He predicted that ceviche and wild salmon will be two of the most popular on the menu. There will also be a Spanish flair in the food at the new concession stand.
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Carlos Hernandez plans a soft opening for his pair of concession stands at Tod’s Point on Thursday, May 26. He will have his formal opening on Tuesday after Memorial Day, offering “comfort American with a Spanish twist.” Continue Reading →
It is important that park users are aware that the Daily Park Passes have been replaced by a Single Entry Park Pass, the difference being the single entry park pass is good for ONE entry to one of four parks/beaches. Single Entry Park Passes and Single Entry Parking Passes will not be sold at Town Hall. They may be purchased weekdays at the Eastern Greenwich Civic Center or the Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Center starting May 2. Continue Reading →
“Most people were upset that there isn’t much enforcement down there. And when you try to enforce it, there is a very contentious response. People aren’t following the rules and the extension of it would just aggravate it more.” – Nancy Caplan, chair of the board of Parks & Rec on extending the dog season at Greenwich Point by two weeks in the fall and two weeks in the spring for a total of five months. Currently the season is Dec. 1 to April 1, for a total of four months. Continue Reading →
When a caller to Ask the Selectman asked Peter Tesei if anything could be done about Greenwich overcrowded beaches on weekends, he was sympathetic and acknowledged he’s heard the complaint many times this year. He said he’d witnessed the problem himself and that our beaches are increasingly a destination. The First Selectman said that out-of-town visitors don’t necessarily have the same amount of respect for Greenwich beaches as residents. Continue Reading →
What lies under the sea comes ashore at low tide. See what buried treasure washed up at Tod’s Point. Continue Reading →