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🌱 Patch AM: Greenwich Resident Hopes To Inspire Love Of Boating Through Social Media, Planned Club

Spotted on the Greenwich calendar: Bankwell to Host Community Shred Day

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Morning Greenwich! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Greenwich boater plans inclusive women's club on the local waters
  • Which Greenwich properties just sold and for how much?
  • What Greenwich schools' new hires and remaining vacancies mean for families

Also on today's calendar: Bankwell to Host Community Shred Day and 21 more events.

Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Windy and cooler with rain, with a high of 63 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Sunday: Very windy; periods of rain, temps: high: 63, low: 57.
  • Monday: Occasional rain and drizzle, with a high of 63 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Greenwich Resident Hopes To Inspire Love Of Boating Through Social Media, Planned Club (patch.com) — A third-generation Greenwich resident is turning her love of local waters into a growing social media presence and plans for an accessible women's boating club. She hopes to host regular meetups on Greenwich waters and around town, helping women gain confidence at the helm without the cost of traditional yacht clubs. Locals can follow her boating adventures and watch for club details on Instagram.
   

2. Up to the Minute Greenwich Property Transfers, Sept 10, 2026 (greenwichfreepress.com) — If you're watching the Greenwich housing market, this update lists every recorded property transfer from Sept. 10–11, including Byfield Lane, North Street, East Putnam Avenue condos and commercial parcels, and several other high-value sales. It's a quick snapshot of what sold, to whom, and for how much, all pulled from the Assessor's office at Town Hall.
   

3. Greenwich Schools Report Hiring Progress, Nine Paraprofessional Vacancies (greenwichsentinel.com) — Greenwich Public Schools have filled roughly 140–150 positions for this year but still have nine paraprofessional vacancies, even as they restore a preschool program at Parkway and keep class sections steady. Town officials also briefed the BET's Human Resources Committee on police leadership recruitment, an IT automation hire, workplace safety trends, and an upcoming presentation on artificial intelligence safeguards for municipal operations.
   

4. The Stanwich Club, Inc.-Consolidated permit notice (Greenwich) (ct.gov) — Greenwich residents near North Street should know the Stanwich Club is poised to receive a state permit allowing substantial daily water withdrawals from on-site wells and an irrigation pond that feed a Mianus River tributary. DEEP has tentatively approved the diversion but is accepting written comments and petitions for a public hearing for 30 days after publication.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

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Ok Greenwich! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: David (Thank you Thomas F. for sending it in!)
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