Aquarion Water Company, working in cooperation with town and city officials in Greenwich, is implementing a mandatory ban on the use of outdoor watering devices, including irrigation systems, sprinklers, and soaker hoses. This ban is effective immediately. read more...
By Michelle Moskowitz
Sentinel Correspondent
read more...
The Undies Project at Neighbor to Neighbor has teamed up with local area churches during the month of May to collect new, unused underwear for those in need. read more...
Monday is Memorial Day. For many, it is a day off from work, a time to gather with family and friends, have a barbecue. That is a fine way to mark the day, but we encourage you to take a few moments to read army officer and Greenwich native Francis Ambrogio’s column on Memorial Day. There is also a reproduction of the original order proclaiming a day of honor and remembrance. Sometimes we glaze over the true meaning of Memorial Day and need a gentle reminder of what it is all about. read more...
On May 23, John Blankley accepted the Democratic Party’s nomination to represent Connecticut’s 36th State Senate District, which represents Greenwich and parts of Stamford and New Canaan. read more...
With the official start of the boating season this coming Memorial Day weekend, Greenwich First Selectman has declared this week ‘North American Safe Boating Week.’ read more...
Greenwich First Selectman Peter Tesei has announced that various veterans representatives are continuing to meet and are extending an invitation to all veterans organizations to participate in the formation of The Greenwich Veterans Council. read more...
In a cooperative effort with the Greenwich Department of Health, the Department of Parks and Recreation will begin the summer beach season with the official opening of Greenwich Point and Byram Park on Saturday, May 28 and will run through Sept. 5. read more...
The Greenwich Town Party, Inc., a non-profit organization, will host an online benefit auction from Tuesday, May 24 through Sunday, May 29 surrounding the sixth annual event. The 2016 Greenwich Town Party, a day-long family music festival, is set for Saturday, May 28, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., at Roger Sherman Baldwin Park. Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees Daryl Hall & John Oates, Grammy award winners John Fogerty and Tedeschi Trucks Band, as well as CJ Chenier and the Red Hot Louisiana Band, and six local bands will rock this year’s crowd. Each year, the GTP brings multiple generations of Greenwich residents together to celebrate town pride and the spirit of giving. The proceeds from this first-ever auction will help support the party’s sustainability for future years. The auction will consist of more than 100 items and experiences ranging from $25 to $50,000. The majority of lots include items donated by Greenwich businesses and residents ranging from travel and sports to jewelry and art. read more...
May is National Melanoma/Skin Cancer Awareness Month. As summer approaches, the Greenwich Department of Health reminds residents about the dangers of skin cancer and the need to protect their skin while enjoying outdoor activities. read more...