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

By: greenwichfreepress | 5 hours ago

At a September 2024 Greenwich P&Z commission meeting, a proposed coastal subdivision to transfer land between 0 and 60 Field Point Circle was denied, but in December 2024, the ZBA approved it. Both lots have since sold for a combined total of $125+ Million.

Letter to the Editor

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

“What started as a conversation about modernizing an aging facility has grown into a comprehensive redesign of Morlot Park — relocated fields, regraded terrain, retaining walls, new access roads, geothermal infrastructure. Most Greenwich residents have never seen this expanded plan presented publicly…bundling $38.5 million in construction funding into the same vote, before design is finished — is an unprecedented departure from that norm.”

Letter to the Editor

Group Letter: Byram Families Support Full Budget for Rink, Ballfield & Access Road in Morlot

“Delaying or altering this now will only increase costs, extend disruption, and risk losing the momentum of a process that has already been completed the right way.” – group letter

Police & Fire

GPD Announce Road Closure in the Area of Byram Park Entrance

On Sunday morning Greenwich Police announced that Ritch Avenue West between Byram Shore Road and the entrance to Byram Park is currently closed to the public.

More Headlines

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2026 Distinguished Teachers Honored at Central Middle School

Up to the Minute Greenwich Property Transfers, April 10-13, 2026

Schools

The Children’s School to Host: The Power of Reading Aloud

By: greenwichfreepress | November 17, 2019

The family habit of reading aloud engages the heart and mind in complex narratives, serving as a fast-working antidote to fractured attention spans. Continue Reading →

Volunteering

LETTER: AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Seeks Volunteers for Upcoming Tax Season

By: greenwichfreepress | November 17, 2019

You’ll receive training and continued support in a welcoming environment. You’ll not only learn new skills, but also get a great feeling from helping others. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Brief Video of Chromebook in Flames at GHS Circulates on Twitter

By: greenwichfreepress | November 17, 2019

“There’s going to be some kind of investigation,” Lt Slusarz said on Thursday, adding that police, fire and school administration have separate jurisdictions, but will work together. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

GPD Extradite Woman from NY for 72 Counts of Credit Card Fraud

By: greenwichfreepress | November 17, 2019

A woman was wanted in Greenwich for 72 counts of Credit Card Fraud, Identity Theft 2, Illegal Use of Credit Card and Larceny 3 for an incident in July 2018 on East Putnam Ave in Riverside. Continue Reading →

Giving

Impact Fairfield County Marks 5th Anniversary Grant Year

By: greenwichfreepress | November 17, 2019

The impact of KidTalk has been immediate. At the Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich, at the end of the social worker’s first week, kids were knocking on her office door non-stop asking to speak with her. The response so positive that Bobby Walker felt compelled to switch her office with his so that the kids could access her more easily. Continue Reading →

Giving

First Congregational Church 2019 Christmas Tree & Wreath Sale Kicks Off Nov 30

By: greenwichfreepress | November 17, 2019

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The tree and wreath sale runs three weekends, ending Saturday, December 14, but in recent years most of the trees and wreaths have sold during the first two weekends. Continue Reading →

Government

Owners of House in CGB Zone on Cusp of Residential Neighborhood Seek to Build Anew

By: greenwichfreepress | November 16, 2019

There is a proposal before the Planning and Zoning commission from the owners of 10 Lexington Ave to tear it down and build anew. It is in the CBG zone and has offices on the first and second floors and an apartment for out of town guests on the third floor. The new building would have the same use. Continue Reading →

Arts

Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich to Hold Auditions for Main Stage Musical Willy Wonka Jr

By: greenwichfreepress | November 16, 2019

Auditions for the annual spring musical will be held at the Club on Monday, December 2 and Tuesday, December 3 from 6:30 – 8:00pm, both nights. Continue Reading →

Dogs

Protecting Man’s Best Friend: Recognizing and Preventing Illness in the Family Dog

By: Alex LaTrenta | November 16, 2019

Canine flu outbreaks were reported in Greenwich and Stamford last winter so owners should vaccinate their dogs now before flu season starts. Continue Reading →

Volunteering

Luke Meyers Beach Clean Up Draws Hundreds to Tod’s Point

By: greenwichfreepress | November 16, 2019

Hundreds of people participated in the clean up, in virtually every nook and cranny of the park, armed with buckets and gloves, collecting trash. Continue Reading →