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Guinness Record Holders Honored During Tom’s Driving School 75th Anniversary Celebration

By: greenwichfreepress | 2 hours ago

Owners Tom Ferraro Jr. and Linda Muccio, who are siblings, were recognized as Guinness World Record title holders for being the world’s oldest active driving instructors after each surpassed 38 years as owner and operator of the school.

Schools

Greenwich Public Schools Presents the 2026 Paraeducators of the Year

The Connecticut State Department of Education defines a paraeducator as an employee who assists teachers and/or other certified professionals or therapists in the delivery of instructional and related services to students.

Volunteering

Honoring Meredith Sampson’s Living Legacy

“Members of the Greenwich Pollinator Pathway and Friends of Binney Park carefully relocated many of Meredith’s cherished native plants before her property is sold. These plants—some rare and not even available in garden centers—include native ferns, Virginia bluebells, mayapple, and more, all chosen by Meredith to support birds, bees, and other pollinators.” – Friends of Binney Park

Arts

Grease is the Latest Word at GHS as Spring Musical Approaches

The annual Greenwich High School musical is Grease, with performances on May 14, 15 and 16. All performances will be at 7:00pm in the GHS Performing Arts Center.

More Headlines

GPD Update on Crash by Entry to Byram Park: One Dead; One Seriously Injured

After 2024 ZBA Approval of “Tortured Lot Line,” Field Point Circle Properties Sell

Up to the Minute Greenwich Property Transfers, April 14-16, 2026

Police & Fire

Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over: GPD Plan Enforcement This Holiday Season

By: greenwichfreepress | December 25, 2019

“The number of accidents related to alcohol is significant, probably only second to distracted driving.” – Greenwich Police Chief Heavey Continue Reading →

Volunteering

VIDEO: Boys & Girls Club’s Torch Club Jr Cardinals “Salute To Our Troops”

By: greenwichfreepress | December 24, 2019

At the Boys & Girls Club, the Torch Club Junior Cardinals’ “Salute To Our Troops” effort resulted in care packages sent to the units of Club alumni who are serving their country. Continue Reading →

Government

Outgoing Tax Collector Urges Tax Sale, “There’s $3.5 Million on the Table”

By: greenwichfreepress | December 24, 2019

“We had been receiving payment continuously to the tune of $5.7 million. We’ve been paid by 80 properties out of 120.” – outgoing Tax Collector Howard Richman Continue Reading →

Obituaries

Louis Michael Galasso, 84

By: greenwichfreepress | December 24, 2019

To honor Lou’s life, friends may call on Friday, December 27, from 4:00pm to 8:00pm at Coxe and Graziano Funeral Home 134 Hamilton Avenue, Greenwich, CT.

A mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, December 28 at 11:00am at St. Roch’s in Greenwich, CT. Continue Reading →

Business

Don’t Let Your Children’s Smart Toys Outsmart You

By: greenwichfreepress | December 24, 2019

You may be surprised to find that, with some toys, privacy is not included. Don’t let your children’s smart toys outsmart you. Do you homework before bringing a smart toy home. Continue Reading →

Obituaries

Elizabeth Wald Kvaale, 56

By: greenwichfreepress | December 24, 2019

To honor Elizabeth’s life, family and friends will gather on Friday 4:00-7:00pm at Coxe & Graziano Funeral Home, 134 Hamilton Avenue Greenwich, 203-869-5968.

Funeral Service on Saturday 10:00am at the funeral home followed by interment at Middle Patent Rural Cemetery. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Multiple Charges for Man Who Engaged Officers in Pursuit onto I95

By: greenwichfreepress | December 23, 2019

Police engaged the driver in pursuit before breaking it off. They obtained a warrant and enlisted help of Stamford Police to initiate an arrest. Continue Reading →

Giving

Fund Established for Family of Greenwich Police Officer Quagliani

By: greenwichfreepress | December 23, 2019

“At this difficult time, we ask for donations for the family as they courageously and bravely lay their beloved, our beloved, Justin to rest with the Lord.” – Tami Summerton Continue Reading →

Giving

The “Holiday Toy Chest” Offers Nearly 1,000 New & Unwrapped Toys to Neighbor to Neighbor Clients

By: greenwichfreepress | December 23, 2019

All of the toys were set up and displayed to replicate the look and feel of a toy store in the Tomes-Higgins House. Continue Reading →

Giving

Acacia Lodge No. 85 Donates 100 Christmas Trees to Local Families

By: greenwichfreepress | December 22, 2019

The donation of 100 trees was done in the memory of Acacia Lodge’s first Worshipful Master, Luke A. Lockwood of Riverside, and in memory of our most recently departed Brother, David N. Theis. Continue Reading →