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Winners of the Greenwich Sandblast Festival: The Knicks, The Nation and The Kraken
The winners of the 35th annual Sandblast Festival held on June 20, 2026 at Tod's Point have been announced. đ„ 1st Place: OG Tip In The coveted first-place crown went to "OG Tip In," a brilliant, high-stakes sand sculpture that traded traditional beach themes for a hyper-specific nod to New York Knicks fandom. đ„ 2nd Place: America the Land We Love Right on its heels was the beautifully executed "America the Land We Love," capturing second place with a heartfelt, patriotic tribute tailored...
Jul 3, 2026
SoundWaters Flotilla: Long Island Soundâs Largest Paddling Event
Greenwich boasts an incredible 32 miles of beautiful Long Island Sound coastline. Our local waters are a source of endless recreation, beauty, and community prideâbut they also need our protection. If you love to paddle and want to do your part to preserve this vital natural resource, the upcoming SoundWaters Flotilla is the perfect way to get involved. Now celebrating its milestone 10th year, the Flotilla has grown into Long Island Soundâs largest paddling event. Hundreds of kayakers and...
Jul 2, 2026
No Greenwich Fireworks on July 4? You Can Still Honor the Day
Does anyone know why the Greenwich fireworks are scheduled for Thursday, July 2? Moving the main event ahead of the holiday weekend feels inconvenient and a bit inauthentic especially for the 250th. Perhaps the town scored a budget discount on the shooters and sparklers by booking early. Either way, it means while Greenwich residents are left to wistfully watch the skies over New Canaan or Rye Playland on the actual Saturday, July 4, you still have one standout local option to celebrate our...
Jul 1, 2026
Connecticut: The Practice of Politics Over Patriotism
What state wouldnât want to celebrate the heroes, innovators, and traditions that define it? Apparently, the Democratic leadership of Connecticut. From June 25 to July 10, Washington, D.C., is hosting the "Great American State Fair" on the National Mall to mark Americaâs 250th birthday. Rows of massive exhibits showcase the unique spirit of each state. New Jersey even trucked in 7,000 pounds of sand from the shore to build a giant sandcastle. But Connecticut's booth sits dark and unstaffed....
Jun 30, 2026
Greenwich Not Getting Its Fair Share of State Funding
Ever wonder what we get for the high income taxes we send to Hartford? The short answer is: not much. In Greenwich, taxpayers foot a disproportionate share of state revenues but receive the absolute least in return. This Substack from Jonathan Goldstein, Republican candidate for Greenwich's 150th District (currently held by Democrat Steve Meskers), provides revealing data. Same County, Different Deal Look no further than how local school construction is funded. Fairfield Public Schools...
Jun 29, 2026
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