John Blankley announces candidacy for State Senate
On April 18, John Blankley filed the paperwork to run for the 36th State Senate district, which represents Greenwich and parts of Stamford and New Canaan. read more...
Banksville
April LEGO Drive at Greenwich Sentinel
The Greenwich Sentinel is running a fundraiser during the month of April to celebrate its first year of operations and benefit its new foundation, created to support local charities. read more...
Banksville Community House Tag Sale
Come and shop or rent a table and sell. Rain or shine. read more...
Woodcock Watch
Help the Audubon search for one of the rites of spring as they watch and listen for the crepuscular calls and aerial performance of these woodland sandpiper relatives. Guests will also listen for any newly emerged Spring Peeper tree frogs. For more information contact Ted at tgilman@audubon.org read more...
Free Supermarketing Assistance for Seniors
Are you finding it difficult to do your own grocery shopping? JFS volunteers provide free grocery shopping for Greenwich residents, aged 60 and up. This unique shopping service helps home-bound seniors stay in their own homes. If you or a family member need this service, JFS will connect you with a well-trained and thoughtful volunteer who can assist you. read more...
Nonprofit Looking For Unsung Hometown Veterans
If you know an unsung veteran, Stand For The Troops (SFTT) would like to hear from you. The Fairfield County-based nonprofit nonpartisan organization is accepting nominations of area veterans to be recognized at its 2016 Warriors Ball on April 16. SFTT has been supporting the troops with more than lip service for 18 years. It dedicates its resources to safeguarding the physical, mental and emotional well-being of America’s serving and returning frontline troops. To nominate a veteran or serving member of the armed forces, email info@sftt.org with “Unsung Veteran” in the subject line or phone SFTT at 203-629-0288 by March 17. read more...
Keep Your Pets and Family Safe from Coyotes
Greenwich residents may have spotted a coyote or two running through their yard in the past. Eastern coyotes have been in the area for over 50 years according to Greenwich Animal Control. read more...
Community Answers Releases Program, Camp Guide
The Greenwich United Way’s Community Answers program printed the latest and most comprehensive Greenwich camp and program guide for parents of school aged children in the community this week. Community Answers is the information and referral program of the Greenwich United Way, which gives neighborly assistance to local residents from staff and volunteers providing reliable local information. read more...
Editorial: Why Our Greenwich Parades Are Special
Who doesn’t love a parade? We certainly love a good parade with bagpipes, honor guard, all of our fire apparatus shiny and bright, and marching bands filling the air with a thumping drum beat and horns playing traditional music. Here in Greenwich, we know how to do a parade well. We transform Greenwich Avenue into an outdoor festival with friends and neighbors taking a few hours off to enjoy one another’s company. read more...
Town Looks to Widen Use of Mobile App
By Bill Slocum
Contributing Editor
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