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“You’re worried the tree might fall, I’d be worried about waves coming over the sea wall and scouring out your front yard. That tree root system is going to protect you and because it’s going to hold your earth.” – Commissioner Arn Welles
As we celebrate America 250, we’ll also recognize some of Greenwich’s remarkable trees that have been standing for 250 years or more, living connections to our community’s past.
Sacred Heart Greenwich is proud to announce that Sarah Bellissimo ’27, Caeley Clough ’27, Meghan Marshall ’27, Carolyn McBreen ’27, Whitney Rousseau ’27, and Miranda Zapata-Mardini ’27 were named as 2027 Commended Students by the National Merit Scholarship Program (NMSC).
Farm to school programs promote food education and help students access seasonal produce by shifting to local food procurement. Teaching students how to grow, cook, and value nourishing food empowers the next generation of leaders to make informed decisions and equips them with essential life skills. – Ali Ghiorse
Owner Derek D’Andrea said he and his team started planning, sketching and assembling animatronics and creepy displays back in July.
Patrick McCann, President of the Mary Bush Society of the Children of the American Revolution, joined First Selectman Fred Camillo after he signed a proclamation for Constitution Week. Continue Reading →
A May 4 Request to Amend Plaintiffs’ complaint includes an amended list of judicial declarations, one of which is related to stripping legal indemnity from the “BOE Defendants.” One notable court filing occurred in February 2026 when attorneys for the Greenwich Board of Education filed a new motion to dismiss and asked the court for a ruling for an award defendants’ attorney fees from the BOE’s appropriated funds. Those attorneys have not been paid. Continue Reading →
What happens when gas costs $10 a gallon? Reviewing a column I wrote in 2008 I realized that some of my “horror story” predictions have almost come true, Continue Reading →
Neighbor to Neighbor and Dogwood Books present A Conversation with Co-screenwriter of the movie, “TONY.” Todd Bartels will be interviewed by stand-up comedian, Greenwich resident, Jane Condon (his mom) Friday, November 20, 6:00 pm. Before Anthony Bourdain became a bestselling author, celebrated chef, and fearless world traveler, one pivotal summer in Provincetown changed the course of his life. Join us for a fascinating behind-the-scenes conversation with Todd Bartels, co-writer of TONY, the new film starring Dominic Sessa as a young Anthony Bourdain and Antonio Banderas, as his mentor. Inspired by Bourdain’s bestselling memoir, Kitchen Confidential, the film explores the experiences that launched his remarkable career—and helped shape the candid, curious, boundary-pushing voice the world came to love. Continue Reading →
With current ground conditions already saturated, potential heavy rainfall on Sunday may lead to localized flooding in low-lying areas. Continue Reading →
The 7th annual Art in the Park event in Binney Park, sponsored by the Old Greenwich Merchants Association, will take place in Old Greenwich’s Binney Park on Sunday, October 4 from 10:00am to 5:00pm. (Rain Date October 11). Continue Reading →
Neighbor to Neighbor, Greenwich’s only food pantry, recently wrapped up its inaugural summer internship program. Through hands-on work, structured seminars, and direct community engagement, the interns built confidence, developed a sense of civic responsibility, and gained firsthand insight into food insecurity in Greenwich and Fairfield County. Continue Reading →
The submission deadline is Monday, October 12, 2026. Continue Reading →
Despite rising gas prices, a study finds EV and hybrid fuel savings don’t offset higher ownership costs Continue Reading →
15 North Way from AB Squared LLC to Deception Pass LLC on Sept 4, 2026 for $9,000,000 Continue Reading →