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PHOTOS: Wine + Food Festival Basks in Sun, with Abundant Food and Drink

By: greenwichfreepress | 20 mins ago

The culinary village was the hub of activity at Serendipity’s Wine + Food Festival presented by PepsiCo on Saturday, Sept 21, 2019.

Greenwich Police Announce More Thefts from Motor Vehicles

One car was rummaged through and loose change stolen. One had a wallet stolen. One had a purse stolen…

Floren: Preparing for the Inevitable “Food Fight”

Beginning October 1, prepared meals at grocery stores will be taxed at a rate of 7.35 percent – a one percent increase for some goods, and a new 7.35 percent tax for others.

Is Your Teen Ready to Move From Paper to Plastic?

By the time teenagers hit 18 years old, they should begin building a credit history. Credit cards are often one of the first ways someone can start building a healthy credit score. This may be important for student loan applications or other accounts down the road. An option is to add a card to your existing credit account to help monitor their spending or prevent them from having to open a card on their own. – Better Business Bureau

More Headlines

Up to the Minute Greenwich Property Transfers Sept 11-13, 2019

LETTER: Re-Elect Richman Tax Collector; He has Recovered $4million+ Delinquent Taxes

LETTER: Rafferty’s column was laced with prejudice

FEATURED

Amy Bovin on Her Dream Job as Director of Bands at Greenwich High School

“Even the first day of school, I was surprised so many students wanted to shake my hand and introduce themselves. That shows how professional they are. And at the end of class they thank me.” – Amy Bovin, GHS Director of Bands

Obituaries

Samantha Marie Pritchard Calzone, 23

By: greenwichfreepress | September 20, 2019

Services will be held from 3 p.m. to 7:00pm on Saturday, September 21 and from 10:00am to 1:00pm on Sunday, September 22 at the Leo P. Gallagher Funeral Home on 2900 Summer Street in Stamford. Continue Reading →

Schools

GHS Students Walk Out to Demand Action to Combat Climate Crisis

By: greenwichfreepress | September 20, 2019

“But we don’t have more time. …In a time of social media, it’s so easy to just put up a post. But it’s not enough to just say look at this post – Look the Amazon is burning,” she said to cheers. “You should take an action and show you really care.” – Victoria Fu Continue Reading →

Real Estate

Up to the Minute Greenwich Property Transfers, Sept 6-10, 2019

By: greenwichfreepress | September 20, 2019

79 Dingletown Rd sold on Sept 9, 2019 for $3,805,000 Continue Reading →

Around Town

RSVP Today for the Lourdes Virtual Pilgrimage Experience on Sept 21, 2019

By: greenwichfreepress | September 20, 2019

Admission is free. To make a reservation and for information contact Mr. D’Andrea at (203) 918-9089 or email him at ddand51@aol.com Continue Reading →

Schools

GHS Student Government Leaders Praise Opportunity Block at BOE Meeting

By: greenwichfreepress | September 19, 2019

“Reception to the Opportunity Block has seemingly flipped in favor of it. Seniors are now able to live out the school’s motto of freedom with responsibility and leave campus at the start of OB.” – Zane Khader, the president of the GHS student body Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

LETTER: Tax Collector Candidate Heather Smeriglio’s Record Speaks for Itself

By: greenwichfreepress | September 19, 2019

“During her tenure in the Greenwich Tax Collector’s office, Heather went back to school and became certified by the State of Connecticut as a Municipal Tax Collector.” – Mary Jo Lovetri Whelan, Cos Cob Continue Reading →

Giving

Greenwich United Way Kicks Off Annual Campaign

By: greenwichfreepress | September 19, 2019

Jaime Eisenberg is chairing the Greenwich United Way annual campaign for the second year in a row and her team includes Greenwich United Way Tocqueville Chair Sabrina Pray Forsythe. Continue Reading →

Schools

Greenwich Public Schools Appoints Interim HR Director

By: greenwichfreepress | September 19, 2019

Most recently, Ms. Johnson served in the HR Department as Assistant Director for Certified Staff. Continue Reading →

Obituaries

Franklin Bloomer, 85

By: greenwichfreepress | September 19, 2019

A memorial service will be held at the Riverside Yacht Club on Saturday, November 9. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations are made to the Appalachian Trail Conservancy. Continue Reading →

Obituaries

Gerhard Krause Jr, 78

By: greenwichfreepress | September 19, 2019

Memorial service will be held September 28 at 2:00pm at the Living Hope Community Church in Old Greenwich at 38 West End Avenue for Gerhard Krause Jr, of Stamford, who passed July 31, 2019. Continue Reading →