This marks the 50th anniversary of the Quaker Ridge Hawk Watch, an annual fall event at the Greenwich Audubon Center located in the backcountry at the corner of Riversville Road and John Street. Every year, for about two months from mid-September through early November, a number of experienced and bird savvy enthusiasts volunteer their time scanning...Read More
After 18 months of Covid isolation we are ready for an autumnal celebration provided to you by the Round Hill Association (RHA). On October 2nd, in the “Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness” as John Keats described autumn, the RHA, will sponsor its third annual Neighbor Day. All are welcome to attend. Visits begin...Read More
Missing the inspiration, solace, and thrill of live music? If so, give yourself the gift of glorious music in a serene setting with exceptional acoustics. You are warmly invited to a special Backcountry Neighbor Day concert of Beethoven, Debussy, Gershwin, Liszt, and Rachmaninoff with Juilliard pianist Carlos Avita. Enjoy 60 minutes of inspiration and beauty,...Read More
The Round Hill Association will host a virtual forum with candidates in the Special Election for CT State Senate District 36 on Thursday, August 12, 2021, from 7:00 – 8:30 pm. The candidates will debate in person from Greenwich Town Hall. Attendees will listen/watch via Zoom or watch the simulcast on Greenwich TV Channel 79. ...Read More
This article was written by Margarita Alban, Chair, Greenwich Planning & Zoning Commission, at the request of the Northeast Greenwich Association. It is reprinted here with the permission of the NEGA. June 2021 Hello NEGA. Thank you for asking me to contribute to your newsletter. It’s been a roller coaster ride at the State...Read More
Our treasured friend and fellow Board member, Carol James, passed away on September 16, 2020. Carol was the RHA Board Treasurer, member of the Executive Committee, and a longtime member of the Board of Directors. The Round Hill Association has chosen to honor her memory by establishing a scholarship fund in her name. Carol had...Read More
Missing the inspiration, solace, and thrill of live music? If so, stop in for a concert this Sunday, June 13th from 5-6 pm with Grammy-nominated cellist Michael Nicolas and Juilliard pianist Carlos Avila. North Greenwich Church continues its tradition of offering community concerts, and invites you to discover the exceptional acoustics of its peaceful backcountry...Read More
Japanese Knotweed is rampant, spreading at an alarming pace and killing everything in its path. Debra, my neighbor called, “We must do something about this before it takes over all of our yards.” She took action. On Wednesday, six adjacent neighbors met at the end of Debra’s driveway. Pat Sesto, Director of Greenwich Environmental Affairs,...Read More
As the weather warms up and the pandemic subsides, are you interested in hearing good live outdoor music with excellent picnic dinners on selected summer evenings at a local backcountry spot? Happiness Is Back Country Market is again hosting five summer concert/ picnic series at its location at 1067 North Street in the Banksville Shopping...Read More
WELCOME NEW NEIGHBORS! From time to time, we at the Round Hill Association would like to share a pleasant thought about life in Backcountry Greenwich. To this end, we will also enlist the assistance of a Junior Contributor who loves living here! For our first post, we would like to ask everyone to take a...Read More
