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

By: greenwichfreepress | 8 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

Government

MacMillan is Out as Greenwich Harbormaster; Governor Appoints Replacement

By: greenwichfreepress | July 22, 2020

Ian MacMillan has been Greenwich’s harbor master since 2011. His term expired on June 30. Continue Reading →

Food Drink Restaurants

St Lawrence Club Drive-Through Dinner to Feature BBQ Ribs

By: greenwichfreepress | July 22, 2020

The dinner includes 1/2 rack of BBQ ribs and 1/4 BBQ Chicken, baked beans, cole slaw and homemade corn bread – all wrapped up for you to drive through, pick up and enjoy with your families at home. Continue Reading →

Schools

Folsom House Administrator & Math Coordinator Appointed at GHS

By: | July 22, 2020

Andrew Byrne Byrne held the role of Director of Human Resources at the United Nations International School in New York City and will be returning to Greenwich Public Schools to replace Dana Tulotta who
recently accepted the role of Assistant Headmaster. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Stamford Man Charged with DUI, Improper Parking in Riverside

By: greenwichfreepress | July 22, 2020

A vehicle parked with its engine running facing west in the easternmost travel lane at the intersection of Wescott Court and Neil Lane. Continue Reading →

Government

What’s Happening at Holly Hill: dump permits, Goodwill trailer, food scraps, book shed

By: greenwichfreepress | July 22, 2020

The dump has become an even more popular destination during the pandemic. Here’s what’s happening. Continue Reading →

Arts

Avon Theatre is Open for In-Person Seating and Online Viewing

By: | July 22, 2020

Masks are required, and since there is reduced seating in order to observe social distancing, the theatre suggests purchasing tickets online. Continue Reading →

Obituaries

Natalee Lyn Pia, 31

By: greenwichfreepress | July 22, 2020

To honor her life, family and friends will gather on Friday from 4-8 at Coxe and Graziano Funeral Home, 134 Hamilton Avenue, Greenwich. Continue Reading →

Arts

Open Arts Alliance Receives Connecticut Humanities Grant

By: | July 21, 2020

In a time when most non-profits have furloughed staff or cut programs, the company has continued to offer programs to serve the population – even in the face of adversity. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Investigation launched to ID person who logged into Greenwich summer school Google Meet class, posted racist slur

By: greenwichfreepress | July 21, 2020

On July 9 an individual who logged into a teacher’s Google Meet class under the guise of registered students and used the “N-word” repeatedly. Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

Fazio for State Senate Co-Chairs: Why we support Ryan Fazio for 36th State Senate District

By: | July 21, 2020

“For the last 12 years, Democrats have held complete control of our state government. In that time, they raised our taxes to the second-highest of any state in the country. And because of that, our state economy has performed worst of any in the country before this crisis even began.” – Jackie Budkins and Ross Moore, Co-Chairs, Ryan Fazio for State Senate Continue Reading →