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Saks Fifth Avenue to Consolidate Three Stores in Downtown Greenwich to One

By: greenwichfreepress | 10 hours ago

Saks Global explained that they made the strategic decision to consolidate the Saks Fifth Avenue Greenwich store footprint from three buildings to one.

Letter to the Editor

Fassuliotis: Greenwich Residents Deserve a Real Public Hearing — Not a Managed Presentation

“Many Greenwich residents support genuine safety improvements without Big Brother cameras: more police visibility during school hours, speed-feedback signs, traffic-calming designs, better crosswalks, and flashing beacons. These alternatives enhance safety without privacy invasions or secretive contracting.” – Karen Fassuliotis

Schools

GHS Science Team Victorious at Regional Science Bowl

The GHS Science Team outscored 36 other Connecticut teams at the competition at UConn Storrs.

Government

Greenwich Police to Hold Public Hearing on School Zone Speed Camera Program

A pubic hearing about the town’s school zone speed camera program will be held Thursday, May 14, at 7:00pm in the Town Hall Meeting Room. The meeting is in person and will be live on GCTV on cable and on GCTV youtube live. (No Zoom option).

More Headlines

Greenwich High School PTA Announces New Job Board, “Starteryou,” Connecting Students & Local Employers

RTM Motions to Reduce Budget for Rink and GHS Pool Fail; Cut to Roger Sherman Project Passes

UPDATE: Greenwich Police Respond to Central Middle School Swatting Incident with “Secure In Place” Protocol

Letter to the Editor

LETTER: Mr. Higbie, On Mask Wearing, It’s Not About You

By: | September 14, 2020

“I support our Governor Ned Lamont and First Selectman Fred Camillo for their actions for the Greater Common Good.” – Monica Prihoda Continue Reading →

Government

P&Z Approves Text Amendment to Encourage Elderly, Affordable Accessory Apartments

By: | September 13, 2020

There have been regulations on accessory apartments since the 80s, but still there are only 100 of these type of units in town. This regulation aims to add more elderly and affordable apartments to town housing stock. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Midnight Shift Officers Snag Teen Driving Stolen Car

By: greenwichfreepress | September 13, 2020

The teen was charged with Larceny 6, Larceny 1, Burglary 3 and Driving without a License. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

GPD Shut Down Large Party…Across from Police Station

By: greenwichfreepress | September 13, 2020

Greenwich Police Captain Mark Zuccerella said that after speaking with the event coordinator, he agreed to end the event. Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

LETTER: Fazio’s Youth is an Advantage

By: | September 13, 2020

“Ryan Fazio’s youth provides, us the voters, with a candidate with present day experiences and the skill set needed for him to immediately begin working in Hartford.” – x Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Fake Narcotics Prescriptions at Old Greenwich CVS Result in Arrests of Women

By: greenwichfreepress | September 13, 2020

The two women were each charged with over 20 counts of Forgery, Possession of Cannabis, Fraudulently Obtaining Drugs and Prescription Fraud. Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

Retired Torrington Music Teacher: Meskers Should Apologize for July 2019 Email

By: greenwichfreepress | September 13, 2020

“Last year, our state was on life support. After six months of Covid, it is drawing its last breath. Failed Democrat policies for 40 years have made a once vibrant state into a state mired in debt.” – Matthew Valenti, Retired Torrington Teacher Continue Reading →

Business

Retailers, Landlords at Bottom of Greenwich Ave Appeal to First Selectman for Parking Relief

By: greenwichfreepress | September 13, 2020

A group of retailers, store managers and Greenwich Avenue landlords gathered Thursday afternoon at the last block of the Ave before Railroad Ave to meet with Greenwich First Selectman Fred Camillo. Continue Reading →

Real Estate

Greenwich Real Estate Report: Sept 4-Sept 11, 2020

By: Stefanie Lacoff | September 13, 2020

This week’s real estate highlights and open house list included. Continue Reading →

Schools

One GHS Student’s Reflections on School Reopening during Covid

By: | September 12, 2020

“The hybrid system was surprisingly easy to adjust to.” – Benjamin Shi Continue Reading →