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Greenwich Farmers Market Opens May 16 in Horseneck Lot

By: greenwichfreepress | May 14, 2026

Oceans 180 will return with a vast variety of fresh seafood from Connecticut shores. Check out our interview with Oceans 180’s Jardar Nygaard, from last summer. ‍ Also, there are new vendors including New Petal Flower Farm out of Monroe, CT and Biscuits and Bones, who offer all natural dog food and dog treats.

Police & Fire

Saturday is Greenwich Police Day, a Fun Family Event

The event runs 10:00am to 2:00pm in “Police Alley,” at 11 Bruce Place.

Government

Justice Dept Investigation Determines Yale’s Medical School Discriminated Based on Race in Admissions

The investigation showed that, in general, Black and Hispanic applicants were admitted with consistently lower academic qualifications than their White and Asian counterparts. – US Dept of Justice

Around Town

YMCA of Greenwich Celebrates Record-Breaking Healthy Kids Day Attendance

The YMCA of Greenwich welcomed more than 450 attendees to its annual Healthy Kids Day, marking the largest turnout in the event’s history. YMCA staff members hosted a wide variety of activities throughout the building, including:

• Make-your-own sunflower pots
• DIY organic bird feeders
• Slime making stations
• Tie-dye t-shirt creation
• Push-up and squat contests
• Water safety games
• An obstacle course experience for kids

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Governor Lamont Receives First Dose of COVID-19 Vaccination in Bloomfield Church

By: greenwichfreepress | February 16, 2021

The governor, 67, became eligible to receive the vaccine last week when the state expanded phase 1b of its vaccination program to include individuals between the ages of 65 and 74. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Cos Cob Man Charged with Assault and Disorderly after Fight

By: greenwichfreepress | February 16, 2021

The suspect’s white t shirt was covered in blood Continue Reading →

Government

Parking Services Announces Permit Program for Residents in Central Greenwich Business District

By: greenwichfreepress | February 16, 2021

Parking Services will be issuing 100 parking permits to qualified residents that will be valid in any one of the 10 long term (12-hour) municipal parking lots throughout the central Greenwich area. Continue Reading →

Obituaries

Teresa Evaristo, 92

By: greenwichfreepress | February 16, 2021

Services will be private. Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

LETTER: It’s time to put the money in the budget for a Northwest engine company.

By: greenwichfreepress | February 15, 2021

“The town wide fire study, commissioned at a cost of $100,000, confirmed what the Town itself has long known – that a professionally staffed, engine company is needed in the woefully underserved Northwest area because response times are way too long.” – Gerald Anderson, Chair RTM District 10 Continue Reading →

Government

Greenwich Residents Caught Off Guard by Consultant Recommendations for Athletic Fields

By: greenwichfreepress | February 15, 2021

Greenwich playing fields are insufficient, overused and turf is stressed. Engineering consultants Weston & Sampson were hired by Parks & Rec to assess the fields and offer recommendations. Continue Reading →

Giving

Greenwich Lions Make $20,000 in Local Grants

By: greenwichfreepress | February 15, 2021

The Lions Club is pleased to report that despite cancellation of its annual spring fundraiser for the second year in a row, it will distribute $20,000 this year in aid to local health and human service concerns. Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

GROUP LETTER: Centralized Authority Is Not The Answer

By: greenwichfreepress | February 15, 2021

“An intense drive by state Democrats via a group called DeSegregateCT is attempting what is tantamount to a hostile takeover of local Planning and Zoning Boards by Hartford.” – Helen Delago, Mike Spilo, Tresa Candelmo, Michael Pavin Jr, Angela Castellano, Kimberly Salib, Julia Chiappetta, Dan Ozizmir, Jane Sprung, Lolly Prince, Dean Gamanos Continue Reading →

Police Seek Tips after Young Adult was Robbed in Riverside Commons Parking Lot

By: greenwichfreepress | February 15, 2021

The suspects approached the victim as he was getting into his vehicle. The males exited their vehicle and cornered the victim demanding him to give them his property. Continue Reading →

Government

CT General Assembly Housing Committee to Take Up Bills Relating to Local Control, Planning & Zoning, and Housing at Feb 18 Hearing

By: greenwichfreepress | February 14, 2021

Several bills relating to local control, planning and zoning, and housing are up for hearing Thursday, February 18 beginning at 11:00am in the Housing Committee. Continue Reading →

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