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Chapter Closed: Beloved Holly Hill Book Swap Volunteer Bob Bishop Turns the Page

By: greenwichfreepress | 4 hours ago

The book swap at Holly Hill is fun to browse, but it is so well stocked with books from all genres – from mysteries to romance and from biographies to cook books – that it is often possible to find a specific book. It is open from 8:00am to 12:00 noon on Fridays and Saturdays.

Letter to the Editor

Fassuliotis: A Camera on Every Car Is Not the Same as Community Policing

“Greenwich should never have to choose between effective policing and meaningful privacy. We deserve both.” – Karen Fassuliotis

Opinion

Talking Transportation: The For-Profit Railroad

“And the lessons in all this for publicly-funded passenger railroads like those in Connecticut? Be thankful for what we’ve got: a multi-billion dollar, century-old railroad on valuable real estate with a captive ridership that’s able, if not thrilled, to pay ever-rising fares.” – Jim Cameron

Business

Selectmen Delay Decision on Removing 1-Hour Parking in Cos Cob

Local businesses rely on the parking but the area is narrow and vehicles encroach into an active lane of traffic. First Selectman Fred Camillo said he hoped to find a way to decrease the impact on the row of small businesses in Cos Cob whose customers rely on this for parking.

More Headlines

Art in the Park Seeks Artists for Sept 20 Event in Binney Park

First Day at GHS Marked by Student Arrest on East Putnam Ave

John “Jack” Bruce Andrew, 81

FEATURED

Inaugural Half Marathon through Village of Old Greenwich Okayed; Concerns of Merchants, Residents Considered

Greenwich Selectmen approved a one way traffic restriction for a half marathon through the village of Old Greenwich and along residential streets. Organizers promised a GEMS presence, 17 off duty police and 150 volunteers to oversee traffic, parking and runner safety.

Schools

Abilis Announces Fun New Classes for Babies to Pre-K This Fall

By: greenwichfreepress | August 28, 2026

Families with babies and young children throughout Fairfield County now have some fun new Parent/Child Classes to participate in this fall. Continue Reading →

Real Estate

Up to the Minute Greenwich Property Transfers, Aug 3-5, 2026

By: greenwichfreepress | August 28, 2026

170 Stanwich Road sold on Aug 3, 2026 for $6,250,000 Continue Reading →

News

Greenwich Utility Company Forum to Feature Eversource, CNG & Aquarion

By: greenwichfreepress | August 27, 2026

“Why did I ask them to come here? A few months ago I was informed by some neighbors that after they completed the total renovations of their house, they were told by the gas company that they couldn’t get the service they expected because the house is now a lot bigger.” – Greenwich First Selectman, Fred Camillo Continue Reading →

Around Town

9th Annual DART to the Finish Charity Walk Set for Saturday, Oct 3 at Tod’s Point

By: greenwichfreepress | August 27, 2026

Family-Friendly 2-Mile Walk Supports Promising New Research and Treatments for Rare Childhood Disease Niemann-Pick Type C. Continue Reading →

Around Town

Greenwich Land Trust Celebrates 50 Years of Protecting Greenwich’s Natural Heritage

By: greenwichfreepress | August 27, 2026

Protecting more than 1,000 acres across 82 preserves, a local conservation organization celebrates five decades of protecting the places that define the character of our community. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Heavey: LPRs, Flock Cameras, and What’s All the Noise About?

By: greenwichfreepress | August 27, 2026

utomated license plate readers, or LPRs, are in fact an extremely valuable tool for law enforcement, and it’s time to clear up some of the misinformation surrounding them. – Greenwich Police Chief James Heavey Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Greenwich Police Arrest Another Chinese Organized Criminal Group Suspect

By: greenwichfreepress | August 27, 2026

Based on the totality of circumstances, including the suspect’s behavior, method of payment, geographic origin, use of multiple cards, presence of a second phone and known Chinese Organized Criminal Group methods – investigators established probable cause. Continue Reading →

Government

Lamont, Blumenthal, Himes Issue Statements on ICE Activity in Connecticut

By: greenwichfreepress | August 26, 2026

““Let me be clear: Connecticut does not want, nor do we need, the type of presence ICE has had in our state this week. Connecticut has some of the lowest crime rates in the country, thanks to the excellent work our state and local police do to keep violent criminals off our streets. Rounding up people at random to fill a quota does not lower crime. It traumatizes families and communities.” – Governor Ned Lamont Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Greenwich’s Speed Camera Program Could Resume at End of September

By: greenwichfreepress | August 26, 2026

Chief Heavey said that when the program resumes, it will begin again with a warning period. Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

Effros: Prohibited GHS Stadium Lights Off-Season Storage

By: greenwichfreepress | August 26, 2026

Three stadium lights at Greenwich High School were moved to the lowered maintenance position on June 26, 2026, and one stadium light was moved to the lowered maintenance position on June 29, 2026. They all remain in the lowered maintenance position to this day, notwithstanding posted notices prohibiting leaving them lowered. Continue Reading →