Greenwich Morning Brief, Oct. 29: Banner pilot needs state highway permit

From Greenwich News

• Selectmen take up Cos Cob banner, pavilion proposals Greenwich selectmen opened debate on a privately funded 'Hometown Hero' banner pilot for Cos Cob's Post Road, which may need a state permit since the road is a Connecticut highway, alongside a push to name Cos Cob Park's pavilion for longtime volunteer Richard Kriskey.Greenwich News

Happening Thu, Oct 29

• 8:00 a.m.: Retirement board convenes at Town Hall The Greenwich Retirement Board meets at 8 a.m. in Room 210 at Town Hall, 101 Field Point Road.Town of Greenwich
• 9:00 a.m.: Student essay contest deadline nears The Putnam Hill Chapter DAR's student essay contest deadline is fast approaching, with submissions due around 9 a.m. at 243 East Putnam Avenue, Greenwich Patch reports.Greenwich Patch
• 9:00 a.m.: Free memory cafe mixer at the YMCA The YMCA of Greenwich hosts a free Memory Cafe mixer at 9 a.m. at 50 East Putnam Avenue, a social gathering for people with memory loss and their caregivers.Greenwich Patch
• 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.: Bruce Museum showcases American art exhibit The Bruce Museum's 'American Stories from Sargent to O'Keeffe,' a partnership with the Newark Museum of Art, is on view daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 1 Museum Drive.Town of Greenwich
• 10:00 a.m.: HAYVN hosts halftime career workshop HAYVN Coworking in Greenwich hosts a Halftime Workshop at 10 a.m. at 1700 East Putnam Avenue, focused on clarifying next career steps, Greenwich Patch reports.Greenwich Patch
• 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.: Tai Chi: Thursday at 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m Tai Chi is listed on the town calendar for Thursday, Oct. 29 at 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. at 299 Greenwich Avenue.Town of Greenwich
• 11:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.: Buff Bones Pilates [ZOOM] with Wendy: Thursday at 11:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m Buff Bones Pilates [ZOOM] with Wendy is listed on the town calendar for Thursday, Oct. 29 at 11:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.Town of Greenwich
• 12:00 p.m.: Tree hearing set for Loughlin Avenue, Cos Cob The town holds a virtual public hearing at noon on a tree removal request at 50 Loughlin Avenue in Cos Cob.Town of Greenwich
• 12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.: Walk the Distance @ Cos Cob Park: Thursday at 12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m Walk the Distance @ Cos Cob Park is listed on the town calendar for Thursday, Oct. 29 at 12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. at Shore Rd.Town of Greenwich
• 1:00 p.m.: Tree hearing set for Clover Place, Cos Cob The town holds a virtual public hearing at 1 p.m. on a tree removal request at 23 Clover Place in Cos Cob.Town of Greenwich
• 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.: Knitting Knotch: Thursday at 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m Knitting Knotch is listed on the town calendar for Thursday, Oct. 29 at 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at 299 Greenwich Ave.Town of Greenwich

Yesterday in Greenwich (Wed, Oct 28)

• Wallace Center closes three days for move The Wallace Center and Commission on Aging offices will close Oct. 28-30 while relocating to Town Hall, reopening Nov. 2; the Halloween party will still take place, Greenwich Patch reports.Greenwich Patch
• Turkey Trot fundraiser returns for 16th year The Greenwich Alliance for Education announced its 16th annual Turkey Trot, the nonprofit's largest annual fundraiser, will return next month, Greenwich Patch reports.Greenwich Patch

Coming up

• Fri, Oct 30, 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.: YWCA unveils history timeline installation YWCA Greenwich installs a 'Y through the Ages' history timeline at the YMCA of Greenwich, 50 East Putnam Avenue, from 6 to 10 a.m.Town of Greenwich
• Fri, Oct 30, 6:30 p.m.: YWCA holds fall party at Belle Haven Club YWCA Greenwich hosts its Fall Party at 6:30 p.m. at the Belle Haven Club, 100 Harbor Drive, Greenwich Patch's calendar shows.Greenwich Patch
• Sun, Nov 1, 12:00 p.m.: DAR opens youth essay, video contests Putnam Hill Chapter DAR launches its 2026-2027 youth essay and video contests at noon at 243 East Putnam Avenue, Greenwich Patch's calendar shows.Greenwich Patch
• Sun, Nov 1, 2:00 p.m.: Science talk on forests and coast set Audubon's Fred Elser First Sunday Science program on 'Where the Forest Meets the Sea' examines Connecticut's coastline at 2 p.m. at Innis Arden Cottage, 10 Tods Driftway.Greenwich Patch
• Tue, Nov 3: Election Day closes Greenwich schools Greenwich Public Schools are closed Nov. 3 for Election Day, as voters head to the polls across town.Greenwich Public Schools
• Wed, Nov 4, 10:30 a.m.: Witherell finance panel meets amid deficit The Nathaniel Witherell Special Finance Committee meets at 10:30 a.m. as the nursing home continues to carry a $7.7 million deficit.Town of Greenwich
• Thu, Nov 5, 7:00 p.m.: School board holds budget meeting The Greenwich Board of Education holds a budget meeting at 7 p.m. at the Havemeyer Building as the district works on its spending plan.Greenwich Public Schools

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