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

By: greenwichfreepress | 4 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.

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.

Police & Fire

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

Many people commented on social media that the crash was eerily similar to a crash last October in the early morning hours that left a driver dead. In that crash, a Stamford driver died after his vehicle hit a tree near the park entrance and caught fire.

More Headlines

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

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

Group Letter: RTM Should Not Approve Construction Funding for Morlot Park Redo Before Design is Complete

Government

PHOTOS: Smeriglio Sworn in as Greenwich Tax Collector

By: greenwichfreepress | December 19, 2019

Heather Smeriglio was sworn in as Tax Collector by Town Clerk Carmella Budkins. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Alleged ‘Obituary Burglar’ Arrested by Greenwich Police

By: greenwichfreepress | December 19, 2019

Greenwich Police warn residents who are headed to a funeral not to leave their homes empty. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Fraud Suspect Busted at Bank Withdrawing Money with Some Else’s Identity

By: greenwichfreepress | December 19, 2019

On Tuesday Greenwich Police responded to a call from a local bank on a report of a fraud in progress. Continue Reading →

Sports

YWCA Greenwich to Host 19th Annual Greenwich Town Swimming Championships

By: greenwichfreepress | December 19, 2019

The Dolphins have now been recognized for seven consecutive years by USA Swimming – including four consecutive Bronze level recognition honors prior to the three Silver. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Man Surrenders on Warrant for Harassment, Violation of Protective Order

By: greenwichfreepress | December 19, 2019

A Port Chester man allegedly violated a protective order by repeatedly contacting the victim. Continue Reading →

Obituaries

Justin Quagliani, 38

By: greenwichfreepress | December 19, 2019

Visiting hours will be held Sunday, Dec 22, from 4:00p;m to 7:00pm at Knapp Funeal Home, 27 Greenwich Ave.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, Dec 23 at 10:30am at St Michael’s Church, 469 North Street in Greenwich with internment immediately following at St. John’s Cemetery located at 25 Camp Ave in Darien. Continue Reading →

Food Drink Restaurants

Pizzeria Coming to Railroad Ave in Greenwich

By: greenwichfreepress | December 18, 2019

P&Z discussed issues of landscape, streetscape and flow in and out of the parking lot at 249, which will be home to a pizzeria after the holiday season. Continue Reading →

Obituaries

Donna Nives, 88, Adopt-A-Dog Founder

By: greenwichfreepress | December 18, 2019

Services Thursday, December 19 at 11:00am-12:00pm at Riverside Memorial Chapel, 180 West 76th Street, New York, NY.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Donna’s memory to Adopt a Dog, 23 Cox Avenue, Armonk, NY 10504. Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

LETTER: This Holiday Season, A Little Humanity Goes a Long Way

By: greenwichfreepress | December 18, 2019

“This morning the cold had taken its toll on my battery and it needed a jump to get started. After a heavy sigh, I thought about calling roadside service, but we didn’t have that kind of time….” – Ryan Smith, Byram Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Man Charged with Criminal Trespass at 2:30am

By: greenwichfreepress | December 18, 2019

It took police many unsuccessful attempts before they coerced the trespasser from the residence. Continue Reading →