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Proposal in Works for Redevelopment along North Water St in Byram

By: greenwichfreepress | 8 hours ago

A pre-application will soon be submitted to P&Z that will include a new three-story brick building, along with multiple renovated buildings on the block between Mill Street and Armonk. Work has begun on renovations that did not require P&Z approval.

Schools

School Board Votes 5-3 to Direct Schools Chief to Proceed on “Bell-to-Bell” Cell Phone Ban at GHS

“You can think of all of the lost hours, that all of us did have as teenagers, that this addictive device that has been designed by these tech companies to be addictive, has stolen. It’s time for us as a local community to say enough. No more Facebook. No more YouTube.” – Dr. Michael-Joseph Mercanti-Anthony, BOE chair

Arts

GHS Theater Arts Dept Rounds Out a Year of Back-to-Back Productions

“GHS Theater is truly my second home. I’m going to miss my GHS Theater family so much next year, and I can’t wait to come home to see their shows!” – Belle Nichol, GHS Class of 2026

Government

Plans Proposed to Demolish & Reconstruct Historic Building at 2 Greenwich Ave, Plus 2 Adjacent Buildings

A pre-application has been submitted to the Town of Greenwich Planning and Zoning Commission to demolish three existing structures: 2 Greenwich Avenue, 10 Greenwich Avenue, and 10–12 West Putnam Avenue, to consolidate the three contiguous parcels and construct a new mixed-use building containing ground-floor and below-grade retail, 14 residential apartments.

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FEATURED

Viral Video in Supermarket Results in Nathaniel Witherell Investigation of Incident Involving Staff Member

An alleged racist verbal assault was recorded in a Stamford supermarket by an Indian woman who appears to be on the receiving end of a tirade from a woman buying shredded cheese and cigarettes, later identified online as a nurse employed by Greenwich’s town-owned nursing home, The Nathaniel Witherell.

Obituaries

Thomas Walter Fudale Sr, 91

By: greenwichfreepress | 16 hours ago

Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 18 at 10:00am at St. Paul Roman Catholic Church in Greenwich, CT. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Greenwich Police Arrest NY Man after Attempted Bank Fraud Transaction

By: greenwichfreepress | June 11, 2026

Police said the suspect presented a counterfeit Citizens Bank check in the amount of $4,950 using the victim’s account information. A search of the arrestee’s vehicle revealed several blank check stock, a wireless printer, paper with practice signatures, the counterfeit check, and a bank debit card. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Greenwich Man Charged with DUI, Failure to Install Ignition Interlock Device

By: greenwichfreepress | June 11, 2026

Greenwich Police responded to the Lucas Point Boat Launch for a welfare check. During their investigation, the arrestee was displaying signs of alcohol impairment and was unconscious behind the wheel of a Porsche Cayenne that was running in reverse. Continue Reading →

Weather

Governor Lamont Activates Extreme Hot Weather Protocol as Heat Wave Approaches

By: greenwichfreepress | June 10, 2026

The state’s Extreme Hot Weather Protocol will be activated effective at 10:00am on Thursday, June 11, 2026, until 6:00pm on Sunday, June 14, 2026. Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

Greenwich Teachers Union Issues Statement on Morale

By: greenwichfreepress | June 10, 2026

“The Board of Education routinely speaks about the importance of stakeholder input, collaboration, transparency, and community engagement. Yet when over 600 educators provide direct feedback about the conditions affecting morale, trust, retention, and professional culture, there appears to be little interest in hearing more.” – Greenwich Education Association Executive Board Continue Reading →

Obituaries

William Louis Tischler, 76

By: greenwichfreepress | June 10, 2026

William L. Tischler, 76 years old, passed away on May 26, 2026, after a decade-long battle with prostate cancer. Known mostly as Billy or ‘Tish’ to those who knew him best, he brought an insatiable energy, spirit, humor, and warmth to this earth. Continue Reading →

Schools

Hamilton Avenue School’s Emilia Furano Named Greenwich Paraeducator of the Year

By: greenwichfreepress | June 10, 2026

Emilia Furano was chosen from 15 paraeducator candidates, each representing one of the 15 schools in the district. She will now move forward to represent Greenwich Public Schools for the Connecticut State Department of Education 2027 Anne Marie Murphy Paraeducator of the Year Award. Continue Reading →

Government

AmeriCorps Connecticut programs are actively recruiting members for the 2026-2027 service year

By: greenwichfreepress | June 10, 2026

AmeriCorps Connecticut programs are actively recruiting members for the 2026-2027 service year. Connecticut residents interested in making a difference in their communities while gaining valuable professional experience are encouraged to explore service opportunities and attend upcoming virtual information sessions. Continue Reading →

Arts

Greenwich Historical Society Announces Thursdays at Toby’s Tavern

By: greenwichfreepress | June 10, 2026

The series begins on Thursday, June 11, with a Summer Concert on the Great Lawn featuring the Florian Shantz Jazz Combo. Continue Reading →

Schools

GHS Class of ’84 Reunion Committee Dedicates Plaques in to Honor all Senior Class GHS President and the Memory of Sam “Chip” Telerico

By: greenwichfreepress | June 9, 2026

On Tuesday, the GHS Class of ’84 Reunion Committee dedicated two plaques in honor of all Senior Class Presidents and in memory of the 1984 Senior Class President Sam “Chip” Telerico. Continue Reading →