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Ordinance Proposed as Dirt Bikes, Modified E-Bikes “Terrorize Neighborhoods” in Greenwich

By: greenwichfreepress | 6 hours ago

Given owners often modify e-bikes to make them more powerful and exceed speed limits, they become re-reclassified as electric motorcycles and subject to different rules. Parents are urged to verify the classification and power of any e-bike being used by their children.

Opinion

Connecticut’s $1.6 Billion Train Promise or… Don’t Believe the Hype

By Jim Cameron

The Governor and the CDOT tried to make some “big news” about our trains last week. Here’s how most media summarized the story: “Connecticut has broken ground on the $1.6 billion TIME-1 upgrade of the New Haven Line, targeting speeds of up to 90 mph, improving service by 2035.”

Maybe you saw the media coverage and said “Wow. Great news.”

Government

Greenwich Registrars of Voters Share Information on Aug 11 Primary

In Greenwich, the Democratic Party Primary will determine the Democratic candidate for Governor for the November 3 Election. The Republican Party Primary will determine the Republican candidate for one federal office, U. S. Representative for this November 3 Election. Note: For the primary elections only, three polling places have changed.

Summer Camp

Code Ninjas Has Flexible Summer Options thru September 7

Kids don’t just “watch screens” – they build, create and problem-solve thrugh STEM • Robotics • 3D Printing • LEGO® Engineering • Game Design • AI • Minecraft • Drones • Building Cartoons & more.

More Headlines

Mercanti-Anthony: Family commitments make my resignation necessary

UPDATE: Another Board of Education Republican Quits

Elderly Woman in Stamford Struck by Car is in Critical Condition

FEATURED

Decades Long Friendship Blossoms at Greenwich Farmers Market

Judy Waldeyer and Nancy Moore have been a steady presence at the Greenwich Farmers Market for almost 20 years. Waldeyer sells jams, jellies and pickles and Moore sells tomato plants and perennials.

Obituaries

Donald Merchant, 84

By: greenwichfreepress | July 31, 2026

To honor Donald’s life, family and friends will gather on Sunday 2:00pm to 6:00pm at Coxe & Graziano Funeral Home in Greenwich. Funeral Mass Monday 10:00am at St. Catherine of Siena followed by interment at St. Mary’s Cemetery. Continue Reading →

Real Estate

Up to the Minute Greenwich Property Transfers, June 29-30, 2026

By: greenwichfreepress | July 31, 2026

167 Zaccheus Mead Lane sold on June 29, 2026 for $10,400,000 Continue Reading →

Arts

Cut Loose, “Footloose” in Greenwich: Off-Beat Players Summer 2026 Production

By: greenwichfreepress | July 30, 2026

Off-Beat Players is proud to present their upcoming musical, “Footloose” on July 30, 31 and August 1. Curtain time for all shows is 7:30 pm. Order your tickets online in advance. Continue Reading →

Dogs

Animal Control Seeks Tips on Owner of Injured Puppy Found on I95 Near exit 4

By: greenwichfreepress | July 30, 2026

The puppy was found on the evening of July 26 on I95 prior to the exit 4 off ramp in Cos Cob with a badly fractured humerus and several open wounds on his legs. Continue Reading →

Arts

Tickets Available for Open Arts Alliance’s Summerstage Production of Chicago Teen Edition

By: greenwichfreepress | July 30, 2026

Chicago features Open Arts Alliance students in grades 7-12, and is directed by Jennifer Dunn, with music direction by Robin Chenot and Choreography by Morgan India Miller, and production management by Cindy Busani. Continue Reading →

Around Town

Nominations Open through Aug 1 for Greenwich Tree Conservancy’s 2026 Treasured Trees Program

By: greenwichfreepress | July 30, 2026

A Treasured Tree may be cherished for many reasons: a special memory or family story, its history, a unique shape, beautiful spring flowers or fall foliage, its impressive size or age, or simply the joy it has brought over the years. Continue Reading →

Government

Reasons to be Cheerful: 36th Anniversary of ADA Celebrated at Town Hall

By: greenwichfreepress | July 29, 2026

On July 26, 1990, President George H.W. Bush signed into law the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to ensure the civil rights of people with disabilities. Continue Reading →

Government

Loving Holly Hill: Avoid the Saturday Queue by Arriving Early

By: greenwichfreepress | July 29, 2026

On Saturdays between 7:00am and 12:00 noon alone, Holly Hill averages 1,600 to 1,700 vehicles. Arrive between 7:00am and 1030am to avoid the queue. Continue Reading →

Dogs

Flood-Damaged Senior Dog Sanctuary in Stamford Needs Help

By: greenwichfreepress | July 29, 2026

Due to FEMA and insurance classifications, the sanctuary level is considered a “basement” and is not covered by flood insurance. Founded 14 years ago with one dog named Chester, Special Needs Senior Dog Sanctuary, a Stamford-based nonprofit, provides lifelong care, comfort, and dignity to senior dogs that have been abandoned or require extensive medical care. Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

Fassuliotis: Don’t Substitute Partisan Rhetoric for Thoughtful Discussion

By: greenwichfreepress | July 29, 2026

“We can disagree over housing policy, budget priorities, and the appropriate role of government without questioning one another’s compassion or integrity.” – Karen Fassuliotis Continue Reading →