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The Greenwich school board met briefly on Monday night in a hybrid format with a single action item on the agenda, which was to vote on two new Republican Board of Education members. Both new members were voted in unanimously 6-0.
For more than a year, and in all types of weather, the small group has appeared with handmade signs at the highly visible intersection for an hour every Saturday. They count their support in honks.
Kratom, in all forms, including its two primary alkaloids, mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH/ 7 Hydroxy), is classified as a Schedule I controlled substance in Connecticut and is illegal to possess or sell.
Meet international best-selling author Alexander McCall Smith with his newest book in the detective series, “The Big Cats Dance Party” on Friday, September 18 at 6:00 pm. He will be interviewed by Greenwich Police Detective Christy Girard.
The motorcycle was impounded, and the operator was transported to Greenwich Police Headquarters for further investigation and processing. A female passenger was released without incident.
The deadline for nominations is September 15. Continue Reading →
Join the RMA for this America 250/Greenwich lecture and learn about the choice many local residents had to make between pledging loyalty to the King, supporting independence, or just staying quiet as much as possible. Continue Reading →
The book swap at Holly Hill is fun to browse, but it is so well stocked with books from all genres – from mysteries to romance and from biographies to cook books – that it is often possible to find a specific book. It is open from 8:00am to 12:00 noon on Fridays and Saturdays. Continue Reading →
“Greenwich should never have to choose between effective policing and meaningful privacy. We deserve both.” – Karen Fassuliotis Continue Reading →
“And the lessons in all this for publicly-funded passenger railroads like those in Connecticut? Be thankful for what we’ve got: a multi-billion dollar, century-old railroad on valuable real estate with a captive ridership that’s able, if not thrilled, to pay ever-rising fares.” – Jim Cameron Continue Reading →
Local businesses rely on the parking but the area is narrow and vehicles encroach into an active lane of traffic. First Selectman Fred Camillo said he hoped to find a way to decrease the impact on the row of small businesses in Cos Cob whose customers rely on this for parking. 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 →
John Andrew passed away at the age of 81 on July 4, 2026, at his home in
Byram, CT, the area of Greenwich where he was born and had lived his entire life. He graduated from Greenwich High School in 1962 and had a career in electronics engineering. He was predeceased by his father John Gordon Andrew and mother Ruth Louise Loew Andrew. Fond memories of John from his friends and neighbors:
John was an incredibly intelligent and knowledgeable man whose wisdom touched the lives of many. Despite all that he knew, he remained humble and kind. Continue Reading →
Families with babies and young children throughout Fairfield County now have some fun new Parent/Child Classes to participate in this fall. Continue Reading →
Greenwich Selectmen approved a one way traffic restriction for a half marathon through the village of Old Greenwich and along residential streets. Organizers promised a GEMS presence, 17 off duty police and 150 volunteers to oversee traffic, parking and runner safety. Continue Reading →