For 75 years, Kelsey Farm on upper Lake Avenue has been teaching riding, horsemanship, and much more to the young people of Greenwich. Easy Kelsey, who owns and operates the 10-acre property, has continued to provide a unique educational experience and family riding community started by her parents in 1949. She grew up on this...Read More
While the tallest Greenwich trees may not offer the arboreal heights of the Northern California Redwoods where Nathan Zibilich played basketball, ran track and was raised, they do make a pleasant contrast to the eleven years he spent working and living in global equity research in bustling Hong Kong with his wife Christine. Nathan’s educational...Read More
The closing of the Stop & Shop and Post Office in Glenville was a loss for local retailers but the area is making a comeback. The shopping center is expanding parking spaces, seeking a new grocery store, and the former Post Office building is reconfigured to welcome four new eateries. This spring saw Sweet Notes...Read More
If you’ve visited the beautiful 135-acre Fairchild Wildflower Audubon Sanctuary off N. Porchuck Road, you may have passed a wrought iron gate on the opposite side of the street. In fact, if you’ve never entered the property but looked upward from this entrance, you’ll see what appears to be a hilltop two-story stone country lodge...Read More
Hey backcountry neighbor, are you satisfied with your general level of fitness? Would you like to improve your strength and agility? You’re in luck! Right here in the backcountry, we have a gem of a gym just waiting to help you achieve your fitness goals. Meet Craig DeCollibus, owner of Stateline Fitness in Banksville. A...Read More
Outgoing RHA president John Conte reflects on his experiences, contributions, and observations during his five-year tenure. Presiding over an exciting and, at times, challenging era for backcountry, he highlights why Round Hill is so special and what is needed to maintain its character. I’ve been a dedicated member of the Round Hill Association for over 12 years,...Read More
Which Greenwich clothier regularly pulls up large and small-mouthed bass, sunnies, and yellow perch when fishing? Tyler Mitchell, one of the owners of Richards in Greenwich, says that his backyard pond supplies an astounding variety of fish. “Is it catch and release?” we asked. “Always,” he said. Other hobbies include snowboarding, especially at Yellowstone Club....Read More
Submitted by Janet McGuigan 3/18/24 The Greenwich Sustainability Committee was established four years ago as a First Selectman’s special committee. Unlike other advisory committees, its members are not appointed and there is no fixed number of seats. As a Town entity, the Sustainability Committee is strictly nonpartisan. According to its statement of purpose, the committee...Read More
Long-time Round Hill resident and community volunteer Mary Hull has stepped down as Executive Director of Greenwich Green & Clean after 38 years with the nonprofit organization that was founded in 1986. Mary joined in 1988 to do public relations and within two years became its Director for more than three decades. During her time,...Read More
The Round Hill backcountry has a long heritage of horsemanship and riding that dates back to 1914 and continues today through The Greenwich Riding and Trails Association (GRTA). GRTA is a nonprofit organization with the stated mission to preserve, protect, and promote open space, historical trails, and the tradition of horseback riding for our community...Read More