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

By: greenwichfreepress | 11 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

Arts

Off-Beat Players: The Show Must Go on!

By: greenwichfreepress | July 19, 2020

Join Off-Beat Players from the comfort of your home for a three-performance event! Continue Reading →

Schools

High School Students Anticipate GHS Reopening

By: Lena Thakor | July 19, 2020

Lena Thakor, a member of the GHS class of 2021, talked to fellow students about the district’s draft re-opening plans. Continue Reading →

Food Drink Restaurants

La Taqueria: Just What Greenwich Needs

By: Lena Thakor | July 19, 2020

“My family and I have been subsisting on deliveries of these tacos as months in quarantine slink by.” – Lena Thakor, GHS Class of 2021 Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

LETTER: Meskers is an invaluable asset in Hartford.

By: | July 19, 2020

“I met Steve Meskers in front of Old Greenwich School over 20 years ago. Knowing that I was new to the area, he immediately took me under his wing and made me feel welcomed. Steve is someone who truly cares not only about the big picture, but each and every one in his community.” – Sally Shulman, Old Greenwich Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

LETTER: Stowe is a Warm, Inclusive, and a Generous Volunteer

By: greenwichfreepress | July 19, 2020

“Kathleen is approachable and affable and, with a long list of accomplishments in the finance industry, she is impressive!” – Meredith Curreri Continue Reading →

Health

Greenwich Health Dept Warns of Dangerous Heat, Humidity

By: greenwichfreepress | July 19, 2020

Residents can go to the Greenwich Public Safety Complex to read, sit quietly in the air conditioning and charge cell phones Continue Reading →

Schools

Cos Cob Library Sponsors Online College Application Essay Lecture

By: greenwichfreepress | July 19, 2020

Even before Covid, the college essay was often a make-or-break aspect of a student’s application, the one thing rising seniors can do at this point to boost their odds of acceptance at a college. Continue Reading →

Government

P&Z Watch: Bobby Valentine is Surprise Guest in Saga of Illegal Baseball Field

By: greenwichfreepress | July 18, 2020

Clapboard Ridge Rd residents and their neighbor Ray Bartozek failed to reach an agreement regarding use of a baseball field on his property. Continue Reading →

Real Estate

Greenwich Real Estate Report: July 10-July 17, 2020

By: Stefanie Lacoff | July 18, 2020

It’s a seller’s market, demand is high yet inventory is low. If you have been considering selling your home, this is a great time to do so. Continue Reading →

Arts

Greenwich Pen Women Transition Their Leadership Virtually during Covid

By: greenwichfreepress | July 18, 2020

Incoming president Lee Paine delivered traditional thank you gifts and flowers to Ms. Littman in an appropriate socially distanced way before the on-line meeting, and Ms. Littman symbolically presented Ms. Paine with the president’s gavel. Continue Reading →