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GHS Unified Sports Family Day: Experiencing the Power of Kindness and Inclusion First-Hand

By: greenwichfreepress | 3 hours ago

“I envisioned Unified Family Field Day as an opportunity to bring together students and families from across the Greenwich community to build connections and celebrate inclusion. What made the day truly special was the incredible support from our varsity coaches and student-athletes, whose enthusiasm, kindness, and creativity brought each adaptive sport station to life. They created welcoming experiences where every participant could experience success, connection, and fun.” – Deirdre Burke, Unified Sports Program Coordinator, Greenwich High School

Around Town

Riverside Garden Club To Celebrate Nation’s 250th at Knapp’s Tavern

The Riverside Garden Club invites all to join them for a tour of the Colonial Herb Garden and light refreshments. Two Roads Brewery of Stratford has generously volunteered to brew ale using the hops grown at the colonial garden. Come sample what George Washington would have been served at the Knapp’s Tavern during his traverse through Greenwich 250 years ago.

Police & Fire

Greenwich Police Remind Residents Connecticut’s Social Host Laws Have Serious Consequences

In addition to criminal penalties, hosts may also be held civilly liable for injuries, motor vehicle crashes, property damage, or other incidents resulting from underage intoxication involving alcohol or cannabis.

Government

LWV Greenwich Legislative De-Brief: State Budget, Guns, Vaccines

A League of Women Voters Greenwich legislative recap featured the entire Greenwich delegation, who reflected on the recently concluded legislative session and a view to next year.

More Headlines

ISD Marks 25 Years of IB Academic Excellence with Well Attended Open House

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Greenwich School Board Votes to Enter Settlement Discussions in Lawsuit with First Selectman Camillo and Town

Police & Fire

GPD: Stamford Woman Arrested by Warrant for Larceny 2

By: greenwichfreepress | October 1, 2025

Police said the arrestee embezzled money by committing insurance fraud through refunds at her place of work. Continue Reading →

Schools

Greenwich Schools: Central Middle School Campus Update, Oct 1, 2025

By: greenwichfreepress | October 1, 2025

On Wednesday Greenwich Schools shared an update on the construction of the new Central Middle School, a two-phase, 21-acre campus project. The new school building is being constructed in phase one. Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

Duus: Democratic Candidate for First Selectman Wrong about Longer-Term Bonding

By: greenwichfreepress | October 1, 2025

“The Democrats continue to exhibit ignorance of municipal debt issuance law in CT and the reason why the Town has benefited from the modified “Pay as you go” capital funding and debt policies of the past several decades.” – Andy Duus Continue Reading →

Government

Attorney General Tong Sues Zillow and Redfin for Alleged ‘Anti-competitive Agreement’

By: greenwichfreepress | October 1, 2025

“Rent is completely unaffordable right now, and this deal is going to make things worse. This unfair and anticompetitive agreement between listing giants Zillow and Redfin will jack up costs for property managers, who will pass those costs on to renters.” – CT Attorney General William Tong Continue Reading →

Government

Selectmen Debate, Not So Contentious; More Like a Slow Boil

By: greenwichfreepress | September 30, 2025

The debates featured incumbent Republican First Selectman Fred Camillo and Democratic challenger Anthony Moor. First there was the debate between Selectwomen candidates Democrat, Rachel Khanna and Republican incumbent Lauren Rabin. Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

Wichman: An Excellent School System Requires Adequate Funding

By: greenwichfreepress | September 30, 2025

“The cutting of over four million dollars from this year’s education budget is the latest, and probably most heinous, example of underfunding by the BET Republicans.” – Anne Wichman, Retired GPS teacher Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

CMS Principal: Law Change in CT Starting Oct 1, 2025 Means No E-bikes or E-Scooters Allowed on Campus

By: greenwichfreepress | September 30, 2025

Wednesday, Oct 1, in Connecticut any e-bike or e-scooter that goes over 20mph will require an operator’s license. Principal Tom Healy wrote to families to say Central Middle School will no longer allow students to have e-bikes and e-scooters on campus, starting Wednesday. If a child shows up on an e-bike or e-scooter, parents will be called to come and retrieve the vehicle. Continue Reading →

Arts

North Greenwich Church to Host Free Concert on Oct 4, Neighbor Day

By: greenwichfreepress | September 30, 2025

Be sure to visit the crafts table of Hands of Hope (sewing cooperative) – a great place to find meaningful host and holiday gifts. Continue Reading →

Around Town

Gathering Honors John R. Conte Jr at Tree Dedication Ceremony

By: greenwichfreepress | September 29, 2025

A group of about 50 people gathered at First Church of Round Hill in back country for the dedication of a newly planted Valley Forge Elm Tree in honor of John R. Conte Jr., who was president of Greenwich Tree Conservancy when he died unexpectedly in April. Continue Reading →

Arts

Thomas Rainer to Speak at Greenwich Land Trust: ‘Planting in a Post-Wild World,’ Lecture & Book Presale

By: greenwichfreepress | September 29, 2025

In this visionary talk, Rainer will share compelling alternatives to traditional horticulture and demonstrate how designed plantings can function like natural plant communities. Continue Reading →