Coastal Flooding, Cos Cob Art Colony Exhibit Opening — All Happening Today

Good day Greenwich!

Here's a glimpse of what's happening around town today, Wednesday, Oct. 9.

The National Weather Service has issued a "coastal flooding statement" for this afternoon. That means there's a possibility of coastal flooding along the Fairfield County coast from 1 to 4 p.m. because tides will be running up to 1 1/4 feet above the astronomical high tides. High tide will be at 3:06 p.m.

And here's the forecast:

• Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Northeast wind 8 to 14 mph.
• Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Northeast wind around 9 mph.
• Tomorrow: Rain likely, mainly after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 64. Northeast wind 11 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
  

There's a new exhibit opening at the Greenwich Historical Society. Opening Oct. 9, is the society's exhibit "The New Spirit and the Cos Cob Art Colony: Before and After the Armory Show," which for the first time shows the direct impact of the Armory Show on the Cos Cob art colony artists. There are 40 works of art by 12 Cos Cob artists — including Hassam, Weir and Twachtman — with several works that were shown in the 1913 Armory Show. The exhibit will be on view Wednesdays through Sundays, through Jan. 12.

And if you haven't heard, Greenwich United Way Youth Services Coordinator Jenny Byxbee has been named Co-Chair of the School Readiness Council for the coming year. "As the Youth Services Coordinator for the Town of Greenwich, Jenny’s familiarity with issues facing our young people is comprehensive. She will be a strong Council leader,” said First Selectman Peter Tesei in making the appointment. Jenny succeeds Bob Short, Family Centers Vice President. Mary Forde, Greenwich Public Schools Director of Pupil Personnel Services/Special Education Superintendent serves again this year as Council Co-Chair. She was appointed by Schools Superintendent William McKersie.

Ensuring that all children enter kindergarten with the preparation, experiences and supports needed to achieve academic success is the goal of the School Readiness Council. The group is comprised of community leaders, early childhood educators, health professionals, and parents, working together on issues effecting the health, education, and development of local children (ages birth to 8). For more information or to get involved contact Byxbee, jbyxbee@untiedway-greenwich.com or 203-869-2221.