POLICE & FIRE
Family Fun Day Returns Saturday
The Round Hill Volunteer Fire Company will host its second annual Family Fun Day on Saturday, April 26, from 1–5 p.m. at Whitby School in Greenwich. The event includes activities for all ages such as inflatable games, bumper cars, fire safety demonstrations, food trucks, and more. Proceeds support the nonprofit fire company, and tickets are available at www.roundhillfire.org.
Officer Hoekstra Officially Joins Department
Officer Hoekstra has completed his probationary period and is now a fully sworn member of the police department. Chief Heavey presented him with official documentation confirming this status.
Greenwich Honors 911 Dispatch Team
The Town of Greenwich named its 13-member 911 dispatch team as Employees of the Month for April. The recognition aligns with National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week, held April 13–19. Dispatchers serve as the first point of contact in emergencies and coordinate communication between callers and emergency services.
FROM TOWN HALL
Greenwich Services Adjust for Holiday
Greenwich Town Hall will be closed on Friday, April 18 in observance of Good Friday. The Holly Hill Resource Recovery Facility will remain open during its regular hours. Residents should adjust their schedules accordingly.
Korean War Veterans Ceremony Announced
A ceremony will be held at Town Hall on April 28 at 4 p.m. to recognize veterans who served during the Korean War era. Veterans or their families should contact the First Selectman’s office to be included. The event is open to the public.
Greenwich Volunteers Beautify Mianus Park
The Town of Greenwich Parks & Recreation Foundation will hold its third annual Earth Day beautification event at Mianus River Park on Saturday, April 26, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Volunteers will help plant native species, remove invasive plants, clear debris, and maintain trails. Tools will be provided, and participants should meet at the Cognewaugh Street entrance; carpooling is recommended due to limited parking.
Greenwich Approves School Zone Cameras
The Greenwich Board of Selectmen approved the installation of ten speed cameras in school zones under a new state law allowing automated traffic enforcement. The selected vendor, True Blue, will implement the system, which includes a 30-day warning period before fines are issued. The town submitted its plan to the state and expects installation by the start of the new school year.
AROUND TOWN
Local Plants Thrive With Support
Planting local species supports the existing ecosystem by aligning with native soil, climate, and wildlife. These plants typically require less maintenance and fewer resources. Using local options like milkweed or goldenrod helps sustain natural habitats.
Spring Leaf Blower Rules Announced
Gas-powered leaf blowers are currently allowed in residential areas, provided use follows the Town’s noise ordinance. Permitted hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays; commercial use is not allowed on Sundays. A seasonal ban begins May 23 and will run through most of September, during which fines will be issued for violations.
Students Volunteer for Holly Tree Planting
Greenwich High School students organized a volunteer effort with Friends of Binney Park to plant holly trees and remove invasive species in Binney Park this past Wednesday and Thursday. Volunteers earned community service hours and met in the park woods across from the Perrot Library.
North Street Bridge Project Update
The Greenwich Department of Public Works announced that construction on the North Street Bridge replacement is now expected to begin in spring 2026. Final design approval has been granted by the Connecticut Department of Transportation, and the project is awaiting state authorization to begin bidding. Utility relocations and prep work will proceed in the meantime with minimal traffic disruption.
Byram River Flood Project Public Meeting
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Congressman Jim Himes will hold a public meeting on April 22, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at Greenwich Town Hall, with a Zoom option, to provide an update on the Byram River Basin Flood Risk Management Project. The meeting will cover the federally funded design phase focused on replacing two Route 1 bridges in Port Chester, NY, to reduce flooding in Greenwich, CT, and Port Chester, NY. The project was authorized in 2020 and design began in 2023 under the Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act.
Greenwich Avenue Building Hits Market
A four-story brick and steel building at the corner of Greenwich Avenue and Bruce Park Avenue is for sale. Built in 2017, it includes retail space, office suites, residential penthouses, and a rooftop deck. The property, assessed at $5.7 million in 2024, is near the Greenwich train station and the ongoing $30 million Greenwich Crossing redevelopment.
Greenwich officials approved a temporary lane closure on Greenwich Avenue for an Eversource utility project that includes digging 41 test pits to locate existing underground infrastructure. The work will follow a hybrid schedule: overnight hours Monday through Wednesday and daytime hours Thursday and Friday. The project is expected to begin soon, pending permit approvals, and will last several weeks.
LOCAL BUSINESSES AND NONPROFITS
Aquarion Offers Discounted Rain Barrels
Aquarion Water Company is selling 60-gallon rain barrels for $85, with orders due by April 21. The barrels include a brass spigot, insect screen, and screw-off lid. Orders can be placed online at Aquarion’s website, and Greenwich residents can pick them up at Town Hall.
Live like Luke Annual Beach Cleanup
Greenwich Green and Clean will host its annual *Live Like Luke* beach cleanup at Greenwich Point on April 26 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event honors Luke Meyers, a former Greenwich High School student and environmental advocate who died in 2019. Volunteers will collect and log non-biodegradable debris, with data reported to Save the Sound and the Ocean Conservancy for global pollution tracking.
Bruce Museum Unveils Slope Redesign
The Bruce Museum presented a revised landscape plan to the Planning & Zoning Commission that would reduce soil disturbance, limit tree removal, and avoid impacting an existing retaining wall. The new plan focuses on regrading only the western portion of the slope, widening the sidewalk along Steamboat Road, and adding plantings, street trees, and lighting. The Commission instructed the museum to file a new site plan application to amend the previously approved 2017 design.
Greenwich Choral Society Celebrates American Music
The Greenwich Choral Society will present *The Great American Songbook* on Saturday, May 3, at 4 p.m. at O’Byrne Chapel, Manhattanville College in Purchase, NY. The program includes 20th-century and contemporary American popular music by composers such as Rodgers and Hammerstein, the Gershwins, Jerome Kern, Cole Porter, and Johnny Mercer. Performers include the 90-member choir, the Bryan Reeder Orchestra, and guest soloists Hannah Gill and Chris Norton, conducted by Christine Howlett.
PEOPLE IN TOWN
Reid Showcases Artwork for Charity
Reid, a student at Eagle Hill, has artwork on display at the SoNo Collection in Norwalk for the month of April. The piece is influenced by the “Happiness Movement” of artist Romero Britto. All proceeds from its sale will go to STAR, Inc., a nonprofit supporting people with learning differences.
SCHOOLS
SHG Students Explore Nature Through Learning
Middle school students at Sacred Heart Greenwich participated in the Mustard Seed Program alongside younger students from the Barat Center. The outdoor program involves hands-on environmental activities on the school’s 110-acre campus. It is designed to support learning through direct engagement with nature.
Whitby Students Explore Plant Science
First-grade students from Whitby School visited the Greenwich Audubon Center to study seed dispersal and pollination. They examined how animals contribute to plant reproduction by exploring different habitats, including meadows and woodlands. The trip supported their ongoing science curriculum on plants and living organisms.
Riverside Students Launch Space Project
Over 250 students at Riverside School voluntarily participated in the STEM Fair on April 8, presenting projects across science, technology, engineering, and math. Topics included brain function, water filtration, and crystal formation, among others. One group successfully launched and recovered a weather balloon with a camera and candy, following a failed attempt the previous year.
Sacred Heart Greenwich Hosts Arts Fair
On April 12, 2025, Sacred Heart Greenwich held its first Pathways to the Arts College Fair, focused on higher education opportunities in the visual and performing arts. The event featured representatives from selective institutions such as RISD, NYU Tisch, and Parsons, who provided information on the arts admissions process. Students and families attended to learn more about pursuing arts degrees.
SPORTS
GHS Softball Shows Strong Potential
Greenwich High School’s varsity softball team lost a close 2-1 game to New Milford on April 14 in a well-pitched matchup, but rebounded with a 14-2 win over Bridgeport Central the next day. Senior pitcher Sophia Blois delivered a strong performance, while the team showed solid defense and leadership from its senior captains. The Cardinals aim to build momentum in upcoming FCIAC matchups and qualify for the state tournament.
GHS Volleyball Starts Season Strong
Greenwich High School’s boys volleyball team opened its season with a 3-0 win over Westhill, led by strong performances from Chris Pingol, Dylan Gomez, and Hiro Sibble. The Cardinals then fell 3-0 to Joel Barlow in a non-conference match despite solid efforts from Gomez, Jaycox, Fukushima, and Sibble. Their season record stands at 1-3 as they prepare for their next home match.
GA Lacrosse Dominates Home Opener
Greenwich Academy’s Varsity A lacrosse team, under new head coach Tee Ladouceur, opened its 2025 FAA season with a dominant 13–4 home victory over Greenwich Country Day School, led by standout performances from captains Katie Barr, Ruby Montanez, and Leighton Collier. The win marked GA’s third consecutive FAA triumph, bringing their overall record to 3–1. Greenwich Country Day, which had shown early promise with a strong effort against Taft and a win over Holy Child, struggled against GA’s cohesive play and depth on both ends of the field.
GHS Baseball Wins Season Opener
Greenwich High School’s varsity baseball team opened its 2025 season with a dominant 6-0 home win over top-ranked Staples, avenging three shutout losses from 2024. Sophomore Luke Langhorne and senior Lucas Meinelt combined for a one-hitter, while the Cardinals’ offense tallied nine hits, including a home run from senior captain Emerson Bulis and a key two-run single from captain Max Marek. The victory marked a strong statement from Greenwich, who returned to its renovated home field after rain postponed its first three games.
Brunswick Secures Thrilling Lacrosse Victory
Brunswick School edged Lawrenceville School 8-7 in a tightly contested lacrosse game on April 9, 2025, with junior Lucas Garcia scoring the game-winning goal late in the fourth quarter. The Bruins rallied from a 7-5 deficit in the final period, backed by strong defense and crucial faceoff wins from senior Aidan Diaz-Matos. With the victory, Brunswick improved to 4-1 on the season, avenging last year’s championship loss to Lawrenceville.
Cardinals Showcase Grit in Opener
In their home opener on April 7, the Greenwich High School girls varsity lacrosse team lost a close 12-11 match to Staples in a thrilling, back-and-forth contest. Despite the defeat, Greenwich showcased strong performances from players like Dillon McFerran, who scored seven goals, and Giselle DiPietro, who contributed two goals and six assists. The Cardinals, led by a new head coach and a mix of seasoned captains and emerging talent, are focused on growth and improvement as they head into a challenging stretch of the season.
