In 2026, the Town of Greenwich is taking steps to curb excessive speeding throughout town and in the Round Hill backcountry. Over concern about speeding cars and safety on Porchuck and North Porchuck roads, the Round Hill Association (RHA) has worked for three years with the First Selectman’s Office and local transportation officials to examine...Read More
Welcome Annabel Gatto, one of District 10’s new RTM Representatives. Born and raised in Houston, Texas, Annabel graduated from Cornell University, where she served as Class President all four years and sat on the Ithaca Youth Bureau Board, and later earned her MBA from Columbia Business School. She is the co-founder of Suitably, a women’s...Read More
On the grounds of the Greenwich Land Trust (GLT) at the corner of Round Hill Road and Old Mill Road, several maple trees were recently tapped to collect sap used in making maple syrup. Since moving to this location, the GLT has done this in February/March to demonstrate the traditional practice that began centuries ago...Read More
Over the the last three years, the Round Hill Association (RHA) under leadership of president Brendon DeSimone, has spent significant time and resources with town authorities on a growing concern of traffic safety on our local roads. This has included a RHA funded study and analysis of local traffic by Don Tone of Dewberry Engineering presented to the First...Read More
Backcountry Greenwich welcomes all to its Seventh Annual Round Hill Association Neighbor Day. Activities begin at 8:30 am and end at 4-5:00 pm with a Tailgate Drinks and Snacks gathering at the Audubon Parking Lot. Backcountry could be described as the lungs of Greenwich. It has hundreds of acres of open space, most of which...Read More
September is the time of the year when The Greenwich Audubon Center offers several opportunities to learn about and observe the annual migration of north American birds and raptors soaring high above Quaker Ridge in backcountry. The center has a variety of activities where individuals and families can participate in educational events that honor the birds that...Read More
Nominations are due by August 1, 2025 Are you a tree hugger? Do you have a tree on your property that you treasure and means something to you? Is it big, beautiful, or do you have a personal story to share about it? Does it have a memory or special history, a unique shape, spring...Read More
At Town Hall on Wednesday evening, June 11, 2025, residents of Greenwich were given the opportunity to provide feedback on the future use of the historic Havemeyer Building on Greenwich Avenue, which has housed the Board of Education offices for 77 years. With a predetermined two-hour time limit for the meeting, the Havemeyer RFP Evaluation...Read More
Continuing a recent trend, the Glenville section of Greenwich had welcomed two new eateries that have just opened in the first week of April. Both locations in the Glenville Shopping Center are expansions of existing businesses that have served local customers for a decade or more. They are in the repurposed and renovated old post...Read More
Backcountry Greenwich is known for its lush landscapes, sprawling estates, and peaceful, rural charm. But did you know that more and more residents are embracing a return to nature by raising backyard chickens? Whether you’re looking to enjoy fresh eggs every morning or want to connect with a more sustainable lifestyle, keeping chickens can be...Read More
