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In today's newsletter:

  • Greenwich officers halt traffic to save an injured roadside owl
  • Greenwich Land Trust marks 50 years and looks ahead to 2076
  • What we know about the weekend fire at Greenwich Catholic School

Also on today's calendar: Zachys Cellar School: Drinking Australia and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Thursday: Humid, temps: high: 81, low: 69.
  • Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Injured Owl Rescued From Roadway In Greenwich: Police (patch.com) — Residents in Greenwich helped police rescue an injured owl spotted in the roadway near the 270 block of West Putnam Avenue, prompting officers to block traffic and safely secure the bird. The owl was transported to Wildlife In Crisis in Weston for care, and police emphasized that serving the Greenwich community includes protecting vulnerable wildlife as well as people.
   

2. Greenwich Land Trust Celebrates 50th Anniversary (patch.com) — Community members and local leaders in Greenwich recently celebrated the Greenwich Land Trust's 50th anniversary at the Mueller Preserve, honoring decades of preserving the town's forests, meadows, and wetlands. Speakers highlighted the trust's 1,014 protected acres, new trail plans along the Byram River Greenway, sustainability goals, and a time capsule meant to show future Greenwich residents how today's conservation work shaped their town.
   

3. Fire At School Caused 'Significant' Damage To Classroom: Greenwich FD (patch.com) — A weekend fire at Greenwich Catholic School caused significant damage to one classroom, but quick work by about 30 Greenwich firefighters kept the blaze from spreading further. No one was inside at the time, no injuries were reported, and officials say the school's alarm system was crucial in alerting crews, though the impact on Monday classes was still unclear.
   

4. Renovations Unveiled At Julian Curtiss School In Greenwich (patch.com) — Julian Curtiss School in central Greenwich has unveiled major accessibility, safety, and facility upgrades after a multi-year renovation, with final classroom work expected by 2027. Town leaders highlighted the $3.3 million in recently approved funding and honored late resident Bill Kelly with a plaque, underscoring how volunteer committees and local budgets are reshaping one of Greenwich's oldest elementary schools.
   

5. Up to the Minute Greenwich Property Transfers, Sept 1-2, 2026 (greenwichfreepress.com) — Recent property transfers recorded at Greenwich Town Hall show a busy early September market, with homes changing hands from Glenville Street to Round Hill Road and prices ranging from under $1 million to nearly $5 million. If you're watching neighborhood values or considering a move, these latest sales offer a clear snapshot of what buyers are paying across town right now.
   

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  • The Junior League of Greenwich Announces its 2026-2027 Board of Directors —Communications Team Read on Patch
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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