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BOE Dems: Shocked and Dismayed by Republican Majority’s Party Line Vote to...

"Every program that is not legally required and every expense that is not contractually obligated will be under consideration for reduction or elimination. " - BOE Democrats

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BET Cuts $4.1 Million from Greenwich Schools: Audience Chants “Shame on you”

"Somehow the world will end if superintendent Jones has to manage with a staff of 2019 level. My favorite lie is that teachers are paid less than peers and Dr. Jones cannot find candidates...They just...

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Greenwich Police Officer Arrested During an Off-Duty Incident

"While this incident is disheartening, it remains an isolated occurrence, and it should not overshadow the dedication and honorable service exhibited by the majority of our officers." - Deputy Chief...

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Person Struck by Metro-North Train Near Cos Cob Station

On Friday night trains were delayed up to 35 minutes.

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Second Congregational Church of Greenwich Announces Holy Week services

Second Congregational Church at 139 East Putnam Ave in Greenwich welcomes all to attend their services through Holy Week starting on Palm Sunday, April 13 at 10:30am with a Palm Processional in the...

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O’Hagan: Universities Must Not Be Complicit in Repression, We must not be...

"Universities must be sanctuaries of free expression and inquiry not conduits for state surveillance and repression." - Lorelei O’Hagan, Cos Cob

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Aquarion: Water main cleaning in Greenwich Starts April 7

The cleaning schedule for the first week of the project will take place from 8:00am to 5:00pm on the following roads: Anderson Road, Azalea Terrace, Benenson Drive, Cognewaugh Road, Daffodil Lane,...

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Greenwich Girl Scouts & LWV Greenwich to Host Women in Government Workshop

Following a highly successful event last year, this year's engaging drop-in event is open to the public and designed to spark the interest of our youngest citizens, especially Girl Scouts in grades PK-5. 

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BBB: Be Wary of “The Free Roof Inspection”

Many scams begin with a contractor who “just happens to be in the area” and notices your roof or home appears to need repairs from the outside. Roofing scams typically increase in frequency after a...

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Crowds Gather at Hands-Off Rally on Greenwich Ave: “The Fight of Our Lives”

On Saturday morning a crowd more than 400 people gathered outside the Havemeyer building on Greenwich Avenue as part of a mass nationwide "Hands Off" mobilization.

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The Woman’s Club of Greenwich Announces 2025 Philanthropy Awards

The recipients of this year’s awards from The Woman’s Club of Greenwich were the Audubon Camper Program, Barbara's House, Call-A-Ride, Greenwich Campership Program, Greenwich Scholarship Fund,...

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Chabad to Host Parenting Workshop: Practical Tips for Navigating Challenging...

Dr. Zoe Chiel provides psychotherapy to children experiencing depression, anxiety, behavior regulation concerns, life stressors, or family conflict.

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The Colors Will Soon be Flying at India Cultural Center’s HoliFest on May 3

Anticipating another year of growth, India Cultural Center has extended HoliFest by an hour and added cricket batting cages, bhangra dance performances and workshops, dhol performances, and additional...

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Neighbor to Neighbor Partners with Greenwich Community Gardens

Neighbor to Neighbor (NTN) is partnering with Greenwich Community Gardens to form the “Parsonage Road NTN Garden."

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“Get Groovy in the Grove” at Greenwich Tree Conservancy Fundraiser

Get Groovy in the Grove for an evening of disco, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres in support of the GTC's mission to preserve and enhance the tree canopy of Greenwich to benefit the community, its health,...

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Dr. Lydia Soifer at The Children’s School: The Importance of Narrative in...

The Children’s School welcomes renowned language and literacy specialist Dr. Lydia Soifer for a workshop designed for parent. Join us on Wednesday, April 9, at 7:00pm for “Tell Me a Story: Oral &...

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ReThink Waste Fair Is Great Fun and a Reminder to: Refuse. Reuse. Reduce....

Saturday's ReThink Waste Fair drew a crowd to Christ Church's parish hall for a day of hands-on activities, shopping for low waste products, and information from community partners. Highlights included...

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For Just 37¢ a Day, You Can Give 8,500 Children in Greenwich a Better Education

"The BET can reconsider and increase the schools budget anytime before May 5th. I urge them to do that, for the sake of 8,500 children." - John Fisher

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LETTER: BET Republicans Protected Taxpayers From a 6% Tax Hike

"The Fiscal Year 2026 budget delivers essential services, upholds the excellence of our schools, and maintains our infrastructure at the highest standards." - BET Republicans – Harry Fisher, Chair,...

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LETTER: Teachers do not “only” work 180 days out of the year

"I have never written a letter to elected officials, but as I watched my partner, a high school history teacher in Bridgeport, working on his lesson plans Sunday morning, I was moved to correct some...

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