Jr League of Greenwich Announces Change in Venue for Enchanted Forest
Children of all ages enjoyed the gingerbread houses at the Enchanted Forest 2015. Credit: Leslie Yager The Junior League of Greenwich (JLG) will host its annual holiday fundraiser, The Enchanted...
View ArticleGreenwich High School Student’s Promposal Makes its Way to MTV
Greenwich High School Back on May 16, just as Greenwich High School seniors were easing into their six-week internships, MTV descended on their high school to film a segment of Promposal featuring...
View ArticlePUBLIC OPEN HOUSE: Black Beauty, a Modern Farmhouse in Stallion Trails
6 Stallion Trail Public Open House: Saturday, July 1, 2017 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm 6 Stallion Trail Greenwich, CT 06831 4 Bedrooms 3 Full Baths, 1 Half Bath 4,468 square feet Priced at $2,395,000 Listed by:...
View ArticleGreenwich Campership Program: 31 children remain on the wait list
The Greenwich Campership Program has begun sending children to the first sessions of camp. Many generous donations have been received, but the Dept of Human Services seeks to help the 31 children...
View ArticleCT Siting Council to Return to Greenwich for Public Hearing on Eversource...
The CT Siting Council, the state agency with regulatory powers over utilities in Connecticut, will hold a public hearing on July 13 at 6:30pm at the Greenwich Library’s Cole Auditorium. According to...
View ArticleProSwing Hosts June 30th Event to Benefit Puerto Rican Youth
Sam Colon and Grand Slam auction items ProSwing Baseball & Softball is holding a 4th of July Grand Slam Event at their Port Chester location. The event is On Friday, June 30, from 3:00pm to 8:00pm....
View ArticleAt P&Z, Residents Voice Ire over Proposed Sheephill Mixed-Use Building
Residents at the June 27 P&Z public hearing viewed monitor showing renderings of a proposed mixed use building at corner of Sheephill and East Putnam Avenue. June 27, 2017 Photo: Leslie Yager After...
View Article34th Anniversary of Grim Event: Collapse of Mianus River Bridge, June 28, 1983
Mianus Bridge May 2017 Photo: Leslie Yager This article was originally published on June 28, 2015 on GFP. It is written based on information from the Greenwich Library Oral History “Mianus River Bridge...
View ArticleGirls 14U Babe Ruth State Tourney Set for July 1-2, 2017 at GHS
The girls 14U Babe Ruth State Tournament this weekend (July 1 and 2). According to Parks & Rec Recreation Supervisor Patricia Troiano, this will be the first year that Greenwich is hosting a state...
View ArticleRMA Panel Discussion, July 4: Fred Camillo, Livvy Floren, Mike Bocchino...
State Representatives Fred Camillo (R-151), Livvy Floren (R-149), and Mike Bocchino (R-150) will participate in a panel discussion on key issues facing the State Legislature at the July 4 meeting of...
View ArticleBucking the Internet Shopping Trend, Pet Pantry Expands to Open Riverside...
Left to right: Suzanne, Kevin, Erin and Adam in the newly opened Riverside location of Pet Pantry. June 29,2 017 Photo: Leslie Yager The new Pet Pantry location in Riverside opened on Thursday. The...
View ArticleBinney Pond Dredge to Start on July 5, DPW Gives Details
Sailboats in Binney Park Binney Park Pond will finally be dredge. The project begins on July 5. The projec tis being managed by Greenwich’s DPW Engineering Division. The project involves the...
View ArticleAugustine’s Farm to Open for Season on July 1
Kathy Augustin at her farm stand in 2015. Photo: Leslie Yager The long awaited opening of Augustine’s Farm is finally here. Farmer John said the cold, rainy spring put the farm behind the schedule....
View ArticleWhat’s Happening in Greenwich 4th of July Long Weekend, July 1-4
Saturday July 1 Fireworks! For the 11th consecutive year, Greenwich will present fireworks displays at Binney Park and Greenwich Point Park. Both displays are scheduled for Saturday, July 1, with a...
View ArticleHeather L. Beaumont, 28
Heather L. Beaumont passed way much too soon on June 25, 2017. Born February 21, 1989 in Greenwich, she was the beloved daughter of Steven J. Beaumont of Riverside and Lee Agnew of Stamford. Heather...
View ArticleGot Fireworks? Greenwich Fire Dept Warn More Fires Reported on July 4th Than...
Fourth of July celebrations are about to begin and, with them, dozens upon dozens of fireworks displays. Although consumer fireworks are legal in Connecticut, the Greenwich Fire Department strongly...
View ArticleGarden Catering Wiffleball Tourney Promises a Whole New Ballgame
Left to right: Alex F, Malick G, Daniel M,DonPalmer, Luis E, Jaquori H, Alyson B, Esperanza N, and Frank Carpenteri Jr. When long-time Greenwich resident Adam Franchella found out that the annual Town...
View ArticleNext for the Wrecking Ball: Sheephill Double Lot Approved for Subdivision
51 Sheephill Rd June 30, 2017 Photo: Leslie Yager 51 Sheephill Rd June 30, 2017 Photo: Leslie Yager 51 Sheephill Rd June 30, 2017 Photo: Leslie Yager 51 Sheephill Rd has been posted for demolition. The...
View ArticleTwo Greenwich Students Graduate from Lehigh University
During commencement ceremonies on May 22, 2017, Lehigh University conferred 1,071 Bachelor’s degrees, 360 Master’s degrees and 49 Doctoral degrees. Of the nearly 1,500 graduates, degree recipients came...
View ArticleUp to the Minute Greenwich Property Transfers, June 20, 2017
Up to the minute Greenwich Property transfers transcribed from the Assessor’s office, June 20, 2017 71 Oak Ridge Street f 71 Oak Ridge Street from Dorothy D Vickers Executrix estate of Naomi Clare to...
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