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Superior Court Judge Dismisses Mason Street Developer’s Appeal

By: greenwichfreepress | 13 hours ago

“…the court finds that the Commission properly approved the application, with modifications, the decision is reasonably supported by the record, and thus, the decision was not arbitrary, illegal, or an abuse of its discretion. Accordingly, the decision of the Commission is affirmed and this appeal is dismissed.” – Superior Court Judge Claudia A Baio

Obituaries

Dorothy Crawford, 85

To honor Dorothy’s life, a Funeral Mass will be held Friday, August 14 at 10:00am at Sacred Heart Church, 95 Henry Street, Greenwich. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Dorothy’s memory to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

Health

Road Runners Plan “HSS Half Greenwich Marathon” at Tod’s Point on Sunday, Sept 27

Greenwich Road Runnersare planning a half marathon on Sunday, September 27, 2026 at Greenwich Point in Old Greenwich.

Around Town

Localizing Food in Connecticut: How We Grow, Share, and Sustain Local Agriculture

Foodshed Forum Fairfield County announces Localizing Food in Connecticut: How We Grow, Share, and Sustain Local Agriculture, a panel discussion taking place on Wednesday, Sept 2, 2026 from 6:30pm – 8:00pm at North Greenwich Congregational Church.

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Healing Touch Team Brings Biofield Therapy to Family Centers Community Health Fair

FEATURED

Greenwich Police Detective Justin Rivera Promoted to Sergeant

“I’ve been watching your career as you progressed,” Police Chief Heavey said. “You’ve always been an officer who initiates action. You’ve always been the first one out of the car to back up other officers and will be an outstanding asset as supervisor to the patrol division.”

Government

Subdivision Proposed at St Paul’s in Riverside Would Support Church’s Long-Term Financial Stability

By: greenwichfreepress | August 9, 2026

The church has entered into a memorandum of understanding with the Greenwich Land Trust and the Riverside Association to have those two nonprofit organizations participate in a joint purchase of the two lots being created. Continue Reading →

Opinion

Talking Transportation: Is it Time to Tax Electric Vehicles?

By: greenwichfreepress | August 9, 2026

We used to think of the necessary reform of our Social Security system as the “third rail of politics.” Maybe taxing electric vehicles is the same thing? Or there’s always the idea of tolls. – Jim Cameron Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Speeding, Weaving and No Lights Lead to DUI Charge in Greenwich

By: greenwichfreepress | August 9, 2026

Around 4:00am in Byram, a vehicle traveling in the area of Delavan Ave and Frontage Rd in Byram at a high rate of speed was not displaying lights, was weaving and crossing over the double yellow center lines. Continue Reading →

Real Estate

Up to the Minute Greenwich Property Transfers, July 6-7, 2026

By: greenwichfreepress | August 9, 2026

178 Clapboard Ridge Road sold on July 6, 2026 for $6,700,000 Continue Reading →

Opinion

Greenwich Leaders Attend Prestigious Nonprofit Management Program at Harvard Business School

By: greenwichfreepress | August 9, 2026

Neighbor to Neighbor Executive Director K. Brent Hill joined two fellow Greenwich nonprofit leaders, Mary Lee A. Kiernan, President & CEO of YWCA Greenwich, and Rachel Kornfeld, Chief Executive Officer of Jewish Family Services of Greenwich, for a week-long immersion at Harvard Business School (HBS)’s Strategic Perspectives in Nonprofit Management program. Continue Reading →

Around Town

Greenwich Botanical Center Announces Upcoming Autumn Events & Programming

By: greenwichfreepress | August 8, 2026

Greenwich Botanical Center shared their upcoming line-up of autumn events and programming, including a wonderful range of garden planning and floral design classes, teachings on native plants, and a basket weaving class with Alexander Widener. Continue Reading →

Government

Justice Dept Secures Agreement with Connecticut Children’s to End Pediatric “Gender-Affirming Care”

By: greenwichfreepress | August 8, 2026

“But while we can be grateful when we arrive at such positive resolutions, we cannot and will not rest in our pursuit of justice for the victims of these discredited practices.” – Brett Shumate, Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Division of the Justice Department Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Greenwich Man Charged with Threatening to Burn a House Down

By: greenwichfreepress | August 8, 2026

Under Connecticut General Statutes § 53a-62(a)(2)(A), a person is guilty of second-degree threatening when they threaten to commit any crime of violence with the specific intent to terrorize another person. Continue Reading →

Government

At 155 Taconic, Existing 1890 House Proposed to Become ADU, Subordinate to New Construction

By: greenwichfreepress | August 8, 2026

The existing structure proposed for conversion as the ADU would be subordinate in function and use to the new main house, as required by the Greenwich Zoning Regulations related to accessory dwelling units. Continue Reading →

Government

Gov Lamont Calls for Review of Safety Cameras and Automated LPRs, Urges Municipalities To Pause Installation of Any New Equipment

By: greenwichfreepress | August 8, 2026

Governor Lamont said many of the state’s residents were justifiably concerned about the privacy issues that can result from the use of this public safety technology. Continue Reading →