The invasive spotted lanternfly has been spotted in August off King Street between Bedford Road and Locust Road. These adults are on their seasonal eating stage heading into fall. Other towns including Stamford and New Canaan have also reported the presence of these insects. This native of China was first discovered in Pennsylvania in 2014...Read More
On upper King Street in northwest backcountry Greenwich between Bedford Road and Locust Road, nine acres of forest have been cleared for the new Versailles Orchard. Steve and Ingrid McMenamin, who created Versailles Farm on Locust Street on the property they purchased in 2012, are undertaking a new orchard farming venture as their next step....Read More
Are you looking for some art from quality artists? After a recent absence, The Greenwich Art Society, with sponsorship from M & T Bank, is presenting its Annual Membership Exhibition called “Reviving Inner Rhythms”. The exhibition will be at the Flinn Gallery on the second floor of The Greenwich Library from August 1 through August...Read More
On most Sunday afternoons from June through September, polo returns to Greenwich in nearby backcountry. The ‘Sport of Kings” is one of the oldest team sports in the world and was introduced in the US in 1876. The Blind Brook Polo Club existed in Purchase, NY off King Street until it was closed in 1967. ...Read More
On Friday evening, May 19, 2023, at 6:00 PM, as the wind died down and the sun lowered to a beautiful cross light, the cars began entering the gates to the estate and grounds of Foundation House on Old Mill Road for the Night Out Party put on by the Round Hill Association (RHA). The...Read More
As 2023 starts a new year, The Greenwich Planning and Zoning Commission is continuing to receive an increased number of proposals and applications from property developers to construct new residential housing structures throughout town, including areas in and around Round Hill and our backcountry neighborhoods. While some builders have previously withdrawn plans, some of the...Read More
North Greenwich residents, and the entire town, are now better served in response time for emergency services and quality pre-hospital care. Greenwich Emergency Medical Serves (GEMS) recently opened a permanent station in backcountry replacing a temporary trailer in place for several years after hurricane Sandy hit the town. It has covered garage space for ambulances...Read More
This article, by RHA President John Conte, was published in the Greenwich Sentinel on October 7, 2022 Take a walk anywhere in our beautiful sylvan town and you will be accompanied by giants. Silent, stoic, and imbued with magical powers, these benevolent Brobdingnagian beauties stand quietly, patiently, never asking, never imposing on us, the mere...Read More
The Round Hill Community House was packed with standing room only on Tuesday evening 10/11/22 at 6:30 PM to hear the local Candidate Debate sponsored by the Round Hill Association. There were an estimated 180 people who gathered to hear the two CT State Senate District 36 candidates, Republican incumbent Ryan Fazio and Democrat challenger Trevor Crow,...Read More
November 2022 update: As everyone has observed, gasoline is no longer available for purchase at the Round Hill Service Station. The pumps are gone but the store and the service station are alive and well and open for business! The garage will remain in place and continue providing excellent car repair and maintenance service. John,...Read More
