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What's Happening at Greenwich Land Trust: Shining Light on the Seed-to-Seed Effort
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (467+ words) Each spring, Seed-to-Seed plants are showcased at GLT's annual Native Plant Sale, held in May at the Mueller Preserve (370 Round Hill Road), making thousands of locally grown native plants available to the public. This leads to the program's second focus:…...
Eastern Middle School Debaters Deliver Outstanding performance
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (192+ words) Eastern Middle School students delivered an outstanding performance at the recent Connecticut Middle School Debate League (CTMSDL) competition, bringing home top honors and multiple individual awards in the highly competitive Open Debate Division. Leading the charge, eighth graders Veera Singh,…...
Popular "Learn Before You Leave" College Safety Panel Returns on April 29 at Greenwich Library
5+ day, 12+ min ago (289+ words) The third annual "Learn Before You Leave" College Safety Panel Set for Wednesday, April 29 from 7: 00pm to 8: 00pm in Greenwich Library's Marx Family Black Box. Event is designed for high school juniors and seniors and their families. Members of Greenwich High School's…...
Annual YWCA Stand Against Racism: "The Talk" about Inclusion and Navigating Racism is More a Series of Moments
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (1279+ words) On Friday the YWCA Greenwich held its annual Stand Against Racism event. Keynote speaker was Ali Morgan, educational consultant from ALKM Consulting, who discussed having "the talk" with children about inclusion and navigating racism. The event also included presentation of…...
Talking Transportation: Cathedrals for Trains, But No Trains
6+ day, 5+ min ago (712+ words) In Connecticut, when it comes to transportation we don't seem to have a transportation strategy" we just have a construction strategy. Sure, the plans for redevelopment of the New Haven Union Station are certainly impressive" the new European-style roof and…...
Hamill Rink Deserves Action, Not More Delay
6+ day, 23+ hour ago (410+ words) Submitted by Eric La Rosee, Byram Resident, Parent, and Vice Chair of Byram Neighborhood Association I am writing as a Byram resident, a parent, and the Vice Chair of the Byram Neighborhood Association, to discuss certain recent and misguided calls…...
1 in 5 Children Face Mental Health Challenges: Free Virtual Event Offers Fairfield County Parents Real Strategies to Help
1+ week, 5+ hour ago (477+ words) As the nation recognizes May as Mental Health Awareness Month, families across Fairfield County are confronting a growing reality: children and teens are experiencing unprecedented levels of anxiety, stress, and emotional pressure. According to national data, 1 in 5 children experience a…...
Armstrong: Rink Task Force Process Was Fair, Thorough, and Responsive to the Community
1+ week, 2+ day ago (575+ words) Submitted by Michael Armstrong, Vice Commander, Byram Veterans Association Member, Hamill Rink Task Force As a Greenwich resident, Vice Commander of the Byram Veterans Association and a member of the Hamill Rink Task Force, I had the privilege of participating…...
Patel: President Bush Deserves More than an Empty Suit
6+ mon, 5+ day ago (625+ words) Submitted by Aakash Patel George H. W. Bush was a man of deep humility. In that light, only a select few statues have been erected in his honor. The most famous of which were designed by sculptor Chas Fagan, whose monument to…...
Book Discussion on May 6: Hidden Heroes, The Underground Schools that Built the Civil Rights Movement
1+ week, 1+ day ago (457+ words) The Greenwich Historical Society together with LWV Greenwich will host award-winning reporter and acclaimed author of The Woman's Hour, Elaine Weiss, to discuss her new book, Spell Freedom, on May 6 at 6: 00 pm the Historical Society Barn. Long listed for the…...