It’s said that food brings people together, and nothing stands truer than that when you want to celebrate something. Parade information and updates will be posted on the Greenwich Hibernian’s website: Your Deal Here Most Popular St. Michel the Archangel Parish Council and the Friends of the Byram Schubert Library. He serves on the Board of Greenwich Green and Clean, the Commission on Aging’s Age Friendly/Dementia Friendly Project, St. TAG (Transportation Association of Greenwich) also benefited from John’s services on its board for many years. John has been not only a volunteer driver for Call-A-Ride but also served as its President and Treasurer. He also served two terms on the Hospital’s Board of Trustees. John was President of the volunteer auxiliary at Greenwich Hospital where he coordinated 700 volunteers. For many years John volunteered at the book swap program at the Town recycling facility. Many local not for profit organizations have benefitted from John’s involvement.

John was named Selectman in early 2015 upon the passing of David Theis, was re-elected to that position and retired in 2019. He has been a long time member of the Republican Town Committee where he served as Treasurer for six years.

John has sat on several Town committees including Parks and Recreation, Transportation, POCD Implementation, Appointments and Public Works.

Toner began serving on the Greenwich RTM in 1998 representing first District 2 and then District 9 until he stepped down upon being named Selectman in early 2015. Since retiring from Chase, John has devoted his time to serving his home town of Greenwich, both in Town government and in the non-profit sector. John spent two years in Ghana with the Peace Corps teaching English and Literature.Īfter his time in the Peace Corps, and a brief teaching career in America, John began what became a 27 year career in Finance with Chase Manhattan Bank, rising to the position of vice-president. John finished his education with a Master’s Degree in Education from Manhattanville College. He then graduated from Fairfield University with a degree in English. Toner was born in Greenwich, the son of Bartley and Rose Toner, both immigrants from Ireland, he from County Donegal, she from County Tyrone. The Parade will be held on Sunday, March 22 at 2:00pm. Patrick’s Parade by the Greenwich Hibernian Association on Saturday evening, March 7, at the organization’s annual St. Former Selectman, John Toner, will be installed as the Grand Marshal of the 46th annual Greenwich St.

St Patrick's Day Special by J.J. Toner