Still trying to figure out the perfect Sunday plans for Dad? If he is interested in our coastal natural resources—or just loves being by the water—the annual Experience the Sound event is the perfect fit! Hosted by the Greenwich Shellfish Commission, this afternoon of free, family-friendly educational activities takes place on Father's Day, Sunday, June 21, from 1:00 to 4:00 PM at Greenwich Point Park (Tod’s Point) in Old Greenwich. Events and hands-on activities will happen at various...

Last Thursday, June 11, the Greenwich Board of Education (BOE) voted 5-3 to tighten its cell phone rules. They directed Superintendent Dr. Toni Jones to mandate that Greenwich High School students keep phones "off and away" all day. This "bell-to-bell ban" replaces the current, more relaxed approach starting this fall. Meeting Video here: https://youtu.be/uBzfvj-WEXc?si=KOpKkYz19ZtoNGnO&t=9005 The Debate In Support: The student body president favored seeing peers talk at lunch rather than...

Last week, the Greenwich Education Association (GEA) issued a stark statement regarding a crisis in teacher morale. After surveying more than 600 Greenwich educators, the union revealed that over 90% of respondents believe morale has actively declined during their tenure within Greenwich Public Schools. Teachers Feel Excluded According to the survey, the primary drivers of this decline are district-level leadership, a pervasive lack of trust, a missing professional voice, and unsustainable...

It's official: The Riverside Tide, a brand-new newsletter produced by the Riverside Association, has officially launched! The Summer edition is out, and it is packed with crucial updates on what's happening around the neighborhood. Here is a quick look at the top stories making waves in Riverside right now. St. Paul's Subdivision: Preserving Open Space St. Paul's Episcopal Church is currently subdividing its 8.65-acre campus with plans to sell two lots. In a great effort for local...

In defense of the town's controversial school zone speed camera program, set up to operate in 8 school zones, the Greenwich Police Department (GPD) recently released an official infographic to make their case directly to the public. The flyer highlights the program's documented safety results, data privacy protections, operational oversight, and potential future expansions. The Case for Speed Cameras The GPD's infographic leans heavily on safety metrics and structural compliance to ease...