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🌱 Patch AM: Which Greenwich homes just sold and for how much?

Also, don't miss Melissa Murray in Conversation with President Cristle Collins Judd on the Greenwich Patch calendar

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Hello Greenwich! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Greenwich homes just sold and for how much?
  • Will Byram Park soon get its own off-leash dog haven?
  • What led to a reckless driving arrest near Greenwich High School?

Also on today's calendar: Melissa Murray in Conversation with President Cristle Collins Judd and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What gets bigger the more you take away? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-shower, with a high of 81 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Monday: Humid; a p.m. shower or two, temps: high: 81, low: 69.
  • Tuesday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 84 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Up to the Minute Greenwich Property Transfers, Aug 3-5, 2026 (greenwichfreepress.com) — A fresh batch of Greenwich property transfers from August 3–5 details sales ranging from under $1 million condos to multi-million-dollar backcountry estates. Addresses like Rex Street, Stanwich Road, and Pecksland Road show where homes are changing hands and at what prices, offering residents a snapshot of the current local real estate market.
   

2. 11,000-Square-Foot Dog Park Proposed In Greenwich: Details (patch.com) — A new 11,000-square-foot off-leash dog park is being proposed for Byram Park's former Rosenwald property on Greenwich's western side, with about $30,000 in privately raised funding. Town officials are weighing maintenance costs, parking, and runoff concerns as the plan heads to Planning & Zoning for Municipal Improvement review and a future Board of Selectmen decision.
   

3. Unlicensed Motorcyclist Charged With Reckless Driving In School Zone, Greenwich Police Say (patch.com) — Greenwich police say an unlicensed, uninsured motorcyclist was stopped and charged with reckless driving after allegedly passing cars in the wrong lane and running a red light near East Putnam Avenue and Hillside Road on the first day of school. Officers are using the incident to remind residents about licensing, e-bike rules, and the need to slow down around Greenwich High School as classes resume.
   

4. The Greening of Greenwich Avenue Thanks to Probono Designers (greenwichsentinel.com) — Greenwich Avenue's new curb extensions and lush plantings are reshaping downtown into a safer, greener streetscape for pedestrians. Town engineers, volunteer landscape designers, Greenwich Green & Clean, and local nurseries have collaborated on 19 planted curb areas, adding year-round color, shade from willow oaks, and shorter crossing distances that should benefit shoppers, diners, and commuters alike.
   

5. 8 Dreamy Home Wine Cellars You'll Wish Were Yours (wineenthusiast.com) — One of the featured "dream" wine cellars is tucked inside a Greenwich home, where a glass-enclosed, backlit space turns a serious collection into part of everyday living. The article surveys eight high-end cellars nationwide, but Greenwich stands out for its cinematic design that showcases large-format bottles and a dramatic stone wall visible from the main living area.
   

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  • School Buses Stop When They Need to, So Should You —Venom Sawn Read on Patch
  • Fun New Classes for Babies to Pre-K Announced for this Fall —Jenifer Howard Read on Patch
  • 9th Annual DART to the Finish Charity Walk Returns to Greenwich Point Park Saturday, Oct. 3
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  • ESF Camps & Experiences posted a job opening for Camp Counselor at Greenwich (until August 21) in Greenwich. Apply here.
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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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A hole (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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