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Greenwich Schools PTA Council Honors Volunteers with Essence Awards

By: greenwichfreepress | 12 hours ago

On Tuesday morning a large group of Greenwich Public Schools PTA volunteers gathered at town hall to honor nominees for the Essence awards. This year there were an unprecedented 16 nominees.

Summer Camp

Greenwich Free Press Summer 2026 Camp Guide

Welcome to the 2026 GFP Summer Camp Guide. We will continue to add camps. Contact Heather Brown at [email protected] for details. 

Government

Greenwich P&Z Mulls GCDS Proposal for Staff Housing and Expanded Daycare

The GCDS Schwarz Campus is 41.5 acres in the RA-1 zone and the school does not receive any FAR bonus for educational use. The Schwarz Campus at 23 Fairfield Road was originally part of the F.A.O. Schwarz estate, which goes all the way to Cardinal Road. Even if the school added the requested units, they would still have remaining FAR, but the discussion revolved around the proposed multi-family apartment building in the RA-1 single family zone.

Government

Connecticut’s November Races Come Into Focus as Fazio Nominated by GOP to Challenge Lamont

Ryan Fazio won the Connecticut GOP nomination to challenge incumbent Democratic Governor Ned Lamont. Republicans rallied behind Fazio after New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart suspended her campaign following news of her alleged misuse of a city issued p-card, and Betsy McCaughey dropped out of the race after failing to secure enough delegates to force a primary. Democratic Governor Ned Lamont is seeking a historic third consecutive term. Both Senator Fazio and Governor Lamont call Greenwich home.

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Government

Forget the 28 Houses, Mel Gibson’s Former Estate May Become a Non-Profit Center for Learning

By: | August 6, 2020

Last summer the Round Hill Association gathered in force to oppose a proposal that would include 28 houses on 17 acres. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Power Crews Continue Effort to Reopen Roadways, Restore Power

By: greenwichfreepress | August 6, 2020

Virtually every street and thoroughfare in the Town of Greenwich sustained some damage because of Tropical Storm Isaias. Continue Reading →

Schools

BOE Schedules Special Meeting via Zoom with School Reopening Updates

By: greenwichfreepress | August 5, 2020

Notice is hereby given of a Special Meeting of the Greenwich Board of Education, to be held on Monday, August 10, 2020. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Town Attorney Recommends Local Ordinance Process to Enforce Covid Protocols, Create a Community Discussion

By: | August 5, 2020

Town attorney Vin Marino said the local ordinance process, which includes pubic hearings, has the benefit of raising awareness and creating a community conversation. Continue Reading →

Government

Governor Lamont Declares CT State of Emergency; Power May Take 3-5 Days to Restore

By: greenwichfreepress | August 5, 2020

Eversource released a statement saying the impact from Isaias, in terms of customers affected in Connecticut, is greater than Superstorm Sandy. Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

Angland, Fedeli: RTC Response to ‘Fazio PACgate’ is Unbelievable

By: greenwichfreepress | August 5, 2020

“It is unbelievable that RTC Chair Quigley would scoff at the fact that Fazio would benefit from the FazioPAC twitter account. …Mr. Quigley knows, as do Trump and his acolytes, that this type of language invigorates Trump Republicans.” – Joe Angland and Josh Fedeli Continue Reading →

Government

Town Issues Post-Isaias Guidelines to Residents

By: greenwichfreepress | August 5, 2020

Road opening is often a fluid process – the road may be cleared and open but may be closed later for a time to reset poles or allow additional cleanup. Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

QUIGLEY: State Senator Kasser, Give The Money You Raised To The Anti Defamation League

By: greenwichfreepress | August 5, 2020

“Ms Kasser’s decision not to first ask the Fazio Campaign about the Tweets leaves her open to the valid criticism that she saw in this an opportunity to raise funds from an unwitting public.” – DanQuigley Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Woman Reporting Incident to Police Was Suspect in Shoplifting on Greenwich Ave

By: greenwichfreepress | August 5, 2020

A Bridgeport woman allegedly stole a handbag at a shop on Greenwich Ave. Continue Reading →

Government

First Selectman Declares Local Emergency as Tropical Storm Isaias Beats Up Greenwich

By: greenwichfreepress | August 4, 2020

“We recommend that everyone limit their travel as the Town of Greenwich Department of Public Works, Tree Department, Parks and Recreation Department, and Public Safety Department coordinate with Eversource to clear our roadways of hazards.” – Greenwich Police Captain Kraig Gray Continue Reading →

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