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Hearing on Greenwich School Speed Cameras Raises Concerns over Privacy and Data Collection

By: greenwichfreepress | May 15, 2026

“Can other government agencies like ICE access the information. Can insurance companies or another FOIA the data? Can another state’s police department or attorney general’s office subpoena the data in a vigilante justice effort regarding women’s health care should someone seek healthcare in Connecticut?” – Danielle Eason
The next step following the public hearing is for the item to go before the RTM on June 8 for approval.

Police & Fire

Georgia Man Charged with Laundering Money from Account of CT Dead Person

According to the arrest warrant, about $68,000 in funds were transferred out of a Fidelity account and allegedly funneled through multiple accounts before being converted into Bitcoin.

Government

Dr. Michael Goldstein Receives the Republican Nomination for Connecticut’s 4th Congressional District

“I am deeply grateful to the delegates, supporters, volunteers, and friends who helped make this possible. This nomination is the result of hard work, perseverance, and a shared belief that Connecticut residents deserve stronger representation in Washington.” – Dr. Michael Goldstein

Schools

GCDS Juniors Recognized by the National Center for Women & Information Technology

Mary Chickering ’26 and Kaki Weiksner ’26 were recognized by the National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT) on April 22 at a ceremony held at Eversource headquarters in Berlin, CT.

More Headlines

May is National Mental Health Awareness Month; NAMI Southwest CT is Grateful for Local Support

Foodshed Network Launches CSA Bring Seasonal Produce Straight to Backcountry Greenwich

YMCA of Greenwich Expands Summer Camp Programming To Meet Growing Community Needs

Sports

Come Support GHS Girls Varsity Basketball State Home Game Monday at GHS

By: greenwichfreepress | February 27, 2020

If they are successful in States Round 1 on Monday, the GHS varsity girls basketball team will continue to round 2 on Thursday. Continue Reading →

Around Town

Conservation Commission Event to Explain Proposed Pay-As-You-Throw Program

By: greenwichfreepress | February 26, 2020

Learn about the proposed Pay-As-You-Throw program and ways to reduce your trash by waste diversion and recycling. Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

LETTER: Disrespect, Incivility and Intimidation Compliments of the Board of Education

By: greenwichfreepress | February 26, 2020

“We can only suppose that when the evidence is irrefutable, the only alternative is to discredit the messenger.” – Jude Braunstein, Susan Rudolph, Warren Silver, Liane Tel, Arthur Yee MD Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Greenwich Man Charged with Assault Following Saturday Night Disturbance

By: greenwichfreepress | February 26, 2020

A Greenwich man was charged with Assault 3 and Disorderly Conduct. Continue Reading →

Around Town

MOMTOURAGE: Tales of Horror from the Laundry Room

By: Jessie Bennett, Colleen Wood-Smith and Lauren Hagerty | February 26, 2020

“There are the ski socks, half socks, slip-proof socks, gifted and free socks, playdate socks (aka socks leftover from unidentified little friends), and small mittens that somehow get mixed in with socks….And don’t get me started on black socks. They all look the same. They’re like a big black hole that I can’t climb out of.” – Momtourage Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

BET DEMOCRATS: Pay As You Throw Is a Rushed Attempt to Address Budget Gaps

By: greenwichfreepress | February 26, 2020

“The plan is a rushed attempt designed mainly to address budgetary gaps, rather than a thoughtful environmental approach that has community buy-in and support.” – BET Democrats Continue Reading →

Around Town

Create Lifelong OGRCC Summer Camp Memories with Sandpipers and More!

By: greenwichfreepress | February 26, 2020

OGRCC’s camp registration is now OPEN! Continue Reading →

Giving

Neighbor to Neighbor to Celebrate 45th Anniversary at Spring Benefit Luncheon

By: greenwichfreepress | February 26, 2020

The event features New York Times food columnist Dorie Greenspan, and New York Times Magazine food editor and food columnist Sam Sifton who will engage in conversation and take questions from the audience. Continue Reading →

Government

Wetlands Watch: Pemberwick-Glenville Residents Fearful Proposed Homes Will Create Water Problems

By: greenwichfreepress | February 25, 2020

About 20 neighbors shared their fears that moving a stream, eliminating two dozen mature trees, and regrading to make way for two new houses on Hickory Drive would result in changes to watercourses that would adversely impact their properties. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Darien Police Arrest Greenwich Man Twice in One Night After Arguments Get Physical at Restaurant

By: greenwichfreepress | February 25, 2020

When a 57-year-old Greenwich man refused to pay his bill at a Darien restaurant Friday night, police said, the dispute eventually led to the man kicking a police officer in the groin, getting arrested and returning to the restaurant to get his lost wallet — resulting in another argument, violence, call to police and charges. Continue Reading →