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Also on today's calendar: Third Thursday evening tour and wine tasting at The Glass House this Summer and 11 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Updated Colonial Can Be Yours In Greenwich For $3.25 Million (patch.com) — House hunters in Greenwich can now consider a 1987 colonial on Choctaw Lane, listed at $3.25 million and offering about 5,300 square feet of living space. Set on 1.39 private acres in the King Merritt area, the four-bedroom, four-bath home features multiple fireplaces, generous rooms, and a three-car garage designed for both everyday living and entertaining.
2. Greenwich High School Ranked Among Top 5 In CT: U.S. News & World Report (patch.com) — Greenwich residents can celebrate as Greenwich High School climbs to No. 2 in Connecticut and 194th nationally in U.S. News & World Report's latest rankings. District leaders credit strong academic, athletic, and social opportunities, along with equitable pathways and open access to advanced coursework that support all students' success.
3. Applications Open For 2026 Greenwich Police Citizens' Police Academy (patch.com) — Greenwich residents and workers can now apply for the free 2026 Citizens' Police Academy, a nine-week program starting Sept. 22 that offers an inside look at local police work. Participants will explore patrol operations, investigations, forensics, DUI enforcement, and de-escalation, plus experience a ride-along and marine patrol instruction with Greenwich Police. Space is limited and applications are due Sept. 17.
4. First Female Greenwich Firefighter, Whitney Welch Retires after 37 Years of Service (greenwichfreepress.com) — Greenwich's first female firefighter, lifelong resident Whitney Welch, has retired after 37 years serving the town, including roles in fire prevention, car seat safety, and EMS. She reflects on breaking barriers in the Greenwich Fire Department, mentoring the community, and continuing to give back through coaching at YWCA Greenwich and therapy dog visits to local schools and libraries.
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