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From the ground to the Sound, Connecticut has nearly 5,000 farms working more than 370,000 acres to bring fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy, shellfish, maple, honey, plants, and many other products to residents, and contributing $4 billion to the state’s economy annually.
The house at 60 Binney Lane, known as “Crags,” dates to 1895.
many Greenwich families are preparing children for the new year with school supplies, clothing, and properly fitting shoes. For families facing financial hardship, these expenses can force difficult choices.The program helps local children start school with confidence.
Family and friends are invited to visit at the Mamaroneck location of Coxe & Graziano Funeral Home on Friday, August 7, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
A Funeral Mass will be held at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Pelham, NY on Saturday, August 8, at 9:45 a.m., followed by interment at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Greenwich.
Judy Waldeyer and Nancy Moore have been a steady presence at the Greenwich Farmers Market for almost 20 years. Waldeyer sells jams, jellies and pickles and Moore sells tomato plants and perennials.
The installation will be on display in Columbus Park in Stamford Downtown from August 1 through September 7, inviting visitors of all ages to gather, swing, relax, and reconnect through playful design. Continue Reading →
The Open Arts Alliance fall 2026 season lineup features Seussical KIDS, Shake, Rattle & Roll!, Winnie The Pooh, Storybook Stars, and Wickedly Fun Dance Workshop. Continue Reading →
Get your tickets to an Aug 6 lecture held as a part of the Greenwich Historical Society’s 250th celebrations titled, The Battle of Ridgefield, April 27, 1777 – An Archeological Lecture with Dr. Kevin McBride. Continue Reading →
Filling in the Blanks (FITB), a nonprofit dedicated to combating childhood hunger, is excited to announce the Eighth Annual Unite to Fight 5K, presented by Silver Golub & Teitell LLP, set to take place on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at a new location of Mill River Park in Stamford. Continue Reading →
There are opportunities for artists who specialize in acrylics, oil, photography, aluminum or Plexiglass prints, mixed media, charcoal, watercolor, pen and ink, ceramics and hand-made crafts. Continue Reading →
Given owners often modify e-bikes to make them more powerful and exceed speed limits, they become re-reclassified as electric motorcycles and subject to different rules. Parents are urged to verify the classification and power of any e-bike being used by their children. Continue Reading →
“A food bank? In Greenwich? A community with a per capita income for an individual resident at just over $125,000. Yes, Neighbor to Neighbor currently assists 2,297 Greenwich residents, an 18 percent increase from the prior year. But why in a community as well-off as Greenwich? A fraught political environment, persistent inflation, higher gas prices all contribute to food insecurity among the most vulnerable among us.” – Guy L Smith Continue Reading →
By Jim Cameron
The Governor and the CDOT tried to make some “big news” about our trains last week. Here’s how most media summarized the story: “Connecticut has broken ground on the $1.6 billion TIME-1 upgrade of the New Haven Line, targeting speeds of up to 90 mph, improving service by 2035.”
Maybe you saw the media coverage and said “Wow. Great news.” Or maybe you had a sense of déjà vu and asked yourself two questions: “Haven’t I heard this promise before?” (yes) and “Should I believe this promise, delivered in an election year?” (no). As a journalist I was disappointed (but not surprised) that almost no media asked those same questions, instead just regurgitating the press release. Continue Reading →
In Greenwich, the Democratic Party Primary will determine the Democratic candidate for Governor for the November 3 Election. The Republican Party Primary will determine the Republican candidate for one federal office, U. S. Representative for this November 3 Election. Note: For the primary elections only, three polling places have changed. Continue Reading →
Kids don’t just “watch screens” – they build, create and problem-solve thrugh STEM • Robotics • 3D Printing • LEGO® Engineering • Game Design • AI • Minecraft • Drones • Building Cartoons & more. Continue Reading →