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Greenwich Farmers Market Opens May 16 in Horseneck Lot

By: greenwichfreepress | 17 hours ago

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.

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

Government

George Washington Inaugural Bible Comes to Greenwich

In honor of America’s 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the George Washington Inaugural Bible will be displayed at the Greenwich Library [Jewel Room] from 11:00am until 3:00pm. The event is thanks to the efforts of Acacia Lodge No. 85, A.F. & A.M.— the Masonic lodge of Greenwich.

Government

Greenwich Becomes First Connecticut Town to Win National “Clearie” Awards for Excellence in Election Administration

Greenwich’s honors came in the category of Best Practices in Recruiting, Retaining, and Training Poll Workers. The first winning program featured Poll Worker Training Cards. The flashcards provided election workers with essential reminders on laws and processes.

More Headlines

20th Annual Swim Across America – Fairfield County Open Water Swim Set for June 20

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

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

Government

Indivisible Announces “Greenwich Cares” Rally for Justice

By: greenwichfreepress | June 3, 2020

Masks and social distancing are both expected and necessary. Attendees are asked to bring blankets and towels to sit on to aide in social distancing. Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

MEDIA ASSISTANT: Mr. Drake, I Am ‘Mrs. Greenwich’

By: greenwichfreepress | June 3, 2020

“I’m an asset to the Greenwich Schools. I’m needed. All 11 of the
elementary media assistants are needed. And Mr.& Mrs. Greenwich
have spoken. 3,000 Mr. & Mrs. Greenwich’s signed a petition against the BET’s cuts to the BOE submitted budget. The BET members have received thousands of emails asking for the $3 million to be restored.” – Andrea Casson Vaz, Greenwich Continue Reading →

Government

Back Yard Baseball Field of Dreams Doesn’t Fare Well at Greenwich P&Z

By: greenwichfreepress | June 3, 2020

Friends and family of Ray Bartoszek, mostly parents of boys who play on his Cal Ripken team defended the use of a back yard baseball field for practices. Neighbors saw otherwise. Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

PRIHODA: George Floyd Protesters demand bonafide change, not just words

By: | June 3, 2020

“Hopefully this will begin a dialogue of regularly scheduled conversations between Greenwich Police and Greenwich residents of color to promote understanding of the issues from both sides. And, hopefully, this will make a good police force even better and for all people to understand the challenges of the police.” – Monica Prihoda Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Brooklyn Man Caught Trespassing Charged with Burglary and Carrying Dangerous Weapon

By: | June 2, 2020

On May 29 Greenwich Police responded to the area of Woodland Ave on a report of a trespasser on private property. Continue Reading →

Government

Mayor deBlasio Issues NYC Curfew through June 8

By: | June 2, 2020

After a fifth night of protests in New York City, and images of rampant looting in Manhattan and the Bronx circulating on social media into the overnight hours of Tuesday, Mayor Bill de Blasio rejected calls for the National Guard, stating that outside armed forces would make the situation worse. Continue Reading →

Government

Selectmen Vote Unanimously for Tip Fees; Hold their Noses at $25 Resident Permit Fee

By: greenwichfreepress | June 2, 2020

DPW has just a month to create a system for issuing residential permits for $25.00 per household and to create a system to bill haulers for their tonnage. Continue Reading →

Schools

Petition for GHS Class of 2020 Car Parade Gets Traction

By: greenwichfreepress | June 2, 2020

“There are a lot of ways to make this graduation special with safety in mind – a car parade is one of them and a great way for our community to make these graduates feel special while staying safe. ” – Marcy Sinel Continue Reading →

Government

After Zoning Violation, Application for Baseball Field to Top P&Z Agenda Tuesday Night

By: greenwichfreepress | June 2, 2020

Neighbors have complained about an existing baseball created without necessary permits at field on Clapboard Ridge Rd. They indicated there are issues with traffic from excessive cars going in and out of the property, lack of screening along the property boundary, team practices and games with coaches and umpires, and early morning weekend practices that have been conducted since 2018. Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

BECK: Redmond’s inflammatory political rhetoric designed to play to emotions

By: greenwichfreepress | June 2, 2020

“I assume that Mr. Redmond is aware of the trillions of dollars in increased federal spending voted on a bipartisan basis and signed by the president to offset the effects of the pandemic. Mr. Redmond is advocating that Greenwich adopt the contrary policy that hard times automatically require austerity, regardless of need.” – Pete Beck, Greenwich Continue Reading →