POLICE & FIRE
Police Scholarship Fund Marks Milestone
The Greenwich Police Department Scholarship Fund will host the 130th Anniversary Greenwich Policeman’s Ball on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Riverside Yacht Club. The black-tie fundraiser will support scholarships for students of sworn Greenwich Police officers pursuing higher education. The event will include dinner, dancing, and tributes recognizing the department’s 130-year history.
Greenwich Champions Safe Boating Week
Safe Boating Week was observed in Greenwich from May 18 to 22 with participation from town officials, police, the Greenwich Police Department Marine Division, the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and America’s Boating Club. The observance emphasized boating safety education, training and responsible use of local waters ahead of the summer season. A proclamation was issued recognizing the week and the work of organizations involved in public boating safety.
Greenwich Police Recognize EMS Service
During National EMS Week, the Greenwich Police Department is recognizing Greenwich EMS for its role in emergency response and public safety in town. Greenwich EMS personnel respond to medical calls, major incidents and situations requiring coordination with police.
Sergeant Carino Earns State Recognition
Sergeant Carino has been named to the Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence’s 2026 First 100 Plus Class. The recognition is tied to his work supporting domestic violence survivors, building community partnerships, and addressing abuse through advocacy and service.
FROM TOWN HALL
Town Hall Announces Holiday Schedule
Town Hall will be closed Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day and will reopen Tuesday, May 26, at 8 a.m. Residents with business before Town departments should complete it by Friday, May 22, or wait until Tuesday. The Holly Hill Resource Recovery Facility will also be closed Monday and will operate during regular hours on Saturday and Tuesday.
Greenwich Advances Spring Road Paving
The Greenwich Department of Public Works began its spring paving program on Monday, May 18, on portions of Riversville Road, Round Hill Road and Stanwich Road. Work was expected to take five to six days, generally between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m., with minor delays possible and residential access maintained. Police are providing traffic control, and questions may be directed to the Greenwich Highway Division at 203-622-7766 during business hours.
AROUND TOWN
Greenwich Honors Veterans Memorial Weekend
Greenwich will hold Memorial Day observances from Saturday, May 23, through Monday, May 25, with ceremonies, parades and services scheduled in Cos Cob, Byram, Glenville, central Greenwich and Old Greenwich. Events include a Saturday ceremony at the Cos Cob VFW Memorial, Sunday programs in Byram and Glenville, and Monday ceremonies at Indian Harbor Yacht Club, Eugene Morlot Memorial Park and Binney Park following the Old Greenwich parade.
Washington Bible Visits Greenwich Library
The George Washington Inaugural Bible will be on display at Greenwich Library on Saturday, June 20, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Jewel Room. The Bible, used by George Washington for his 1789 oath of office, has also been used in the inaugurations of Presidents Warren G. Harding, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Jimmy Carter and George H.W. Bush. The event is part of America’s 250th anniversary commemoration and is co-sponsored by Greenwich Library, with the visit arranged by Acacia Lodge No. 85 Ancient, Free, & Accepted Masons.
Greenwich Farmers Market Opens For Season
The Greenwich Farmers Market has opened for the 2026 season at the Horseneck Commuter Lot at Arch Street and will run Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Nov. 21. New vendors this year include Biscuits and Bones LLC, offering dog food and treats, and New Petal Flower Farm of Monroe, offering cut flowers. Oceans 180 has returned with seafood, Two Guys Making Pizza will appear on the last Saturday of each month, and pets are not permitted in the market.
LOCAL BUSINESSES & NON PROFITS
Fill-A-Truck Drive Supports Greenwich Neighbors
Greenwich DPW’s Fill-A-Truck campaign will continue accepting donations for Neighbor to Neighbor through May 29. The drive has already exceeded its initial 250-pound food donation goal, and DPW is now aiming to collect 500 pounds by the end of May. Donations may be made at Town Hall, including the lobby donation truck and DPW’s second-floor office, or online.
Wallace Center Fundraiser Supports Seniors
Caren’s Cos Cobber will host a Friendraiser/Fundraiser Happy Hour for The Friends of the Wallace Center on June 8 from 4 to 6 p.m. The event will raise money for renovations to The Wallace Center, which serves Greenwich adults age 55 and older. The fundraiser will include drink and appetizer specials, door prizes, and a drawing.
Foodshed CSA Greenwich Opens Registration
The Foodshed Network has launched Foodshed CSA Greenwich in partnership with North Greenwich Congregational Church and the Northwest CT Food Hub. The program will offer seasonal produce pickups on Tuesdays from 8 a.m. to noon at North Greenwich Congregational Church, 606 Riversville Road, beginning June 2. Registration for the current subscription window closes May 28, with June and summer subscription options available.
Junior League Marks Service Milestone
The Junior League of Greenwich held its inaugural All Service Day on April 15, with 45 members contributing more than 100 volunteer hours across town. Volunteers prepared sandwiches for afterschool programs, distributed diapers through Mothers for Others, supported Neighbor to Neighbor, the Boys & Girls Club, The Rowan Center and YWCA Greenwich, and organized League storage for future service projects. The organization plans to make All Service Day an annual event.
THE ENVIRONMENT
El Niño Forecast Guides Planning
NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center says El Niño is likely to develop between May and July and continue through the end of 2026. Its effects in Connecticut are expected to be limited at first, with stronger influence more likely in fall and winter, when El Niño can affect jet stream patterns and storm tracks. By late summer, Connecticut’s main weather concerns will remain heat, humidity, thunderstorms and whether temperatures run above normal.
Sound Beaches Earn Stronger Grades
Save the Sound’s latest Beach Grades found that 77 percent of 192 Long Island Sound beaches tested at least nine times during the 2025 swimming season earned A or B grades, up five percent from 2024 and the highest share since 2022. Sixteen beaches received D or F grades, the same number as the previous year, though four beaches failed in 2025 and all were in New York City or Westchester County. Wet-weather runoff remained a factor, with 17.7 percent of wet-condition samples failing safe-swimming standards, while lower regional rainfall may have contributed to the overall improvement.
SCHOOLS
Greenwich Recognizes Public Works Divisions
During National Public Works Week, Greenwich is recognizing the Sewer, Engineering, and Building Inspection divisions for their roles in maintaining public infrastructure and safety. The Sewer Division operates the Grass Island Wastewater Treatment Plant, maintains sewer lines, manholes and pump stations, and conducts water quality testing. The Engineering and Building Inspection divisions oversee infrastructure projects, accessibility upgrades, drainage improvements, permitting, inspections and code compliance throughout town.
Fourth Graders Explore America’s Landmarks
Sacred Heart Greenwich fourth grade students studied the regions of the United States through research and hands-on activities. They examined geography, landmarks and historical sites, then presented their findings to families, Lower School students and faculty.
Sacred Heart Advances STEM Vision
Sacred Heart Greenwich has submitted a pre-application to the Greenwich Planning & Zoning Commission for a proposed three-story, 25,900-square-foot STEM building on its campus. The project would remove the existing 2,434-square-foot Duchesne Duplex faculty housing unit and six parking spaces, add a glass bridge to the main academic building, widen the drive for access and loading, and include lighting, landscaping, utility and infrastructure work. The school also proposes limited renovations in the Gillespie Wing to convert existing science classrooms into visual arts, music or general classroom space.
Students Offer Free Dance Class
Central Middle School eighth-graders Lilia Dubin and Jagger Levine will host a free dance class on Saturday, May 24, from 11 a.m. to noon at Sportsplex, 49 Brown House Road in Stamford, as part of their Capstone project. The class is intended to make dance more accessible and promote physical activity, with a high-energy, low-impact format open to all ages and experience levels. Participants should wear activewear, and families are encouraged to register using the QR code or online form.
GCDS Students Earn Technology Honors
Greenwich Country Day School students Mary Chickering ’26 and Kaki Weiksner ’26 have been recognized by the National Center for Women & Information Technology for their work in computing and technology. Mary was named a winner of the 2026 NCWIT Aspirations in Computing High School Award Connecticut Affiliate for a junior thesis using artificial intelligence to classify Parkinson’s-related DaTSCAN images, while Kaki received Honorable Mention for a Python-based study of patterns in the Collatz Conjecture. The students were honored April 22 at Eversource headquarters in Berlin, Conn.
Sacred Heart Honors Vivienne Finn
Sacred Heart Greenwich recently held its annual all-school walk in memory of Vivienne Finn ’27. The school also presented a gift to the Vivienne C. Finn Foundation to support pediatric cancer research.
LOCAL POLITICS
Greenwich Registrars Win National Honors
The Greenwich Registrars of Voters received two U.S. Election Assistance Commission National Clearinghouse Awards for election administration practices related to poll worker recruitment, retention, and training. Greenwich is the first Connecticut municipality to receive a Clearie and the only municipality in New England to receive more than one. The winning programs included poll worker training cards and a polling place sponsorship initiative that provided meals for poll workers through local food-service businesses.
