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Whitney Welch made history as Greenwich’s first female firefighter. The year was 1989 and Welch was considered a trailblazer. After 37 years of service to the Town, Welch retired at the end of July. Welch, a lifelong Greenwich resident who joined the Fire Dept in 1989 at the age of 24, said that so far transitioning to retirement has required some adjustment.
“As your state senator, I’ll stand up against one-size-fits-all mandates from Hartford and fight to protect the interests of the 36th District.” – Jill Oberlander
“As we turn our focus toward the upcoming academic year, we are thrilled to announce an expansion through a dedicated rehearsal studio located at 299 Greenwich Avenue. This new space will allow us to offer an expanded curriculum of multidisciplinary classes, workshops, and performance intensives, deepening our students’ creative home right in the heart of town.” – Open Arts Alliance
U.S. News & World Report’s newest rankings placed Greenwich High School as the #2 public high school in all of Connecticut, trailing only Connecticut IB Academy in East Hartford, a selective magnet school of roughly 200 students.
The applicant, Putnam Green Holdings LLC, proposes an 8-30g development along W Putnam Ave, with an address of 7 and 9 Western Jr Highway. They want to demolish four existing multi family buildings, formally merge the two lots and build a six story multi family residential building over a two-level parking garage.
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Of the thousands of timber-frame homesteads built by European colonists across Connecticut between 1625 and 1725, known as the “First Period”, only a handful have survived the relentless tides of fire, suburban sprawl and structural decay. Continue Reading →
This series was inspired by the 2025 Chinese New Year of the Snake. It includes Nicole’s “By the Sea” series which features collected crab and oyster shells from the Long Island Sound, hence the title “Wood Snakes By the Sea.” Continue Reading →
The evening will bring women of all ages together to celebrate one of Judaism’s most meaningful traditions. Participants will learn the art of baking and shaping challah while exploring the beauty and significance behind this special mitzvah. Continue Reading →
“When Lions Roar” is the first comprehensive history of the deeply entwined personal and public lives of the Churchills and the Kennedys and what their “special relationship” meant for Great Britain and the United States. Continue Reading →
“The exciting thing is the issue is going to be resolved I believe in the next 12 months” he said. “That is huge for Greenwich. It will not only save us money but relieve us of a liability.” Continue Reading →
Construction began from west to east, as the railroad would open in stages to help pay for itself and further building toward New York. – Jim Cameron Continue Reading →
Proposed changes: increase parking permit fees, eliminate 1-hour parking in a narrow E Putnam Ave shoulder in Cos Cob, clarify definition of “moving a car” every 24 hours, define “small car,” add no Parking or Standing near the entrance to Belle Haven where landscaper trucks idle in the morning. Another change would give the Parking Service Director discretion over lost/stolen parking permits for Greenwich Plaza, the most expensive permit with the longest wait list. Continue Reading →
Stamford Downtown’s 2026 Summer Restaurant Weeks start on Monday, August 24, and run through Monday, Sept 7. A total of 29 venues plan to participate in the 2-week event. Offerings include lunch and dinner menus and take-out offerings at value-oriented prices. Gather friends, family, and office mates to enjoy an old favorite or venture out to try a new place. Continue Reading →
4 Cherry Blossom Lane sold on July 22, 2026 for $7,200,000 Continue Reading →