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

By: greenwichfreepress | 3 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

Real Estate

Stefanie Lacoff Joins Greenwich Office of Berkshire Hathaway Home Services New England Properties

By: greenwichfreepress | October 24, 2019

Stefanie Lacoff has joined the Greenwich office of Berkshire Hathaway Home Services New England Properties. Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

ERICKSON: Funding the Town’s Needs: Politicizing Financing Strategies Does Not Serve our Residents

By: greenwichfreepress | October 23, 2019

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“The Town’s 15 year capital plan, the BOE’s master facilities plan and The Draft Plan of Conservation and Development offer a comprehensive road map for the future. Our residents need to proactively engage with municipal officeholders to prioritize the needs of the community. Then, it is the BET’s job to figure out how to finance those priorities while respecting the taxpayer and the community’s long history of an attractive and competitive mill rate.” – Laura Erickson Continue Reading →

Giving

Jackson’s SOCKTOBER Sock Drive – Donate New Socks for Children & Adults

By: greenwichfreepress | October 23, 2019

Jackson’s SOCKTOBER donation bins can be found throughout the Greenwich community at the Old Greenwich-Riverside Greenwich Civic Center, Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Center, Greenwich Parks & Recreation at Town Hall, Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich, and the YMCA of Greenwich. In addition, socks can be purchased and donated at Threads and Treads. Continue Reading →

Food Drink Restaurants

Roost Kitchen + Coffee Opening Friday, Oct 25 in Stamford Urby

By: greenwichfreepress | October 23, 2019

Mike Pietrafeso is proud to announce the opening of his second Roost Kitchen + Coffee at Stamford Urby on Friday, Oct 25. Continue Reading →

Health

State Rep Livvy Floren to Host Discussion on Youth Vaping at Boys & Girls Club

By: greenwichfreepress | October 23, 2019

The event is free and open to the public at Monday, October 28
6:30pm—8:00pm at the Greenwich Boys and Girls Club. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

DUI for Truck Driver Asleep Behind the Wheel

By: greenwichfreepress | October 23, 2019

Greenwich Police were dispatched to the area of Frontage Rd in Byram on a report of a truck parked in the middle of the road with its lights on. Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

GOLDRICK: Does Camillo Care About You?

By: greenwichfreepress | October 23, 2019

“Unless you’re a wealthy white Republican man, Camillo doesn’t care about you. And his record in the Connecticut legislature proves it.” – Sean Goldrick Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Greenwich Police Charge Woman with Violating Protective Order, Again

By: greenwichfreepress | October 23, 2019

According to the CT Judicial Branch website the suspect has several charges of Violating Protective Order and Risk of Injury to a Child pending disposition. Continue Reading →

Government

Round Hill Selectmen Candidates Debate Flashpoints: Financing Capital Projects, Partisanship, P3s, Public Housing

By: greenwichfreepress | October 23, 2019

Questions came from the Northwest Greenwich Association, the Northeast Greenwich Association and the Round Hill Association, as well as from the audience. Continue Reading →

Giving

Cardinal Crazies Leverage Their Platform for the Good: Crazies Fighting Cancer

By: greenwichfreepress | October 22, 2019

When the student section of the bleachers at Cardinal Stadium were no longer big enough to accommodate the Cardinal Crazies the club presidents had an idea. Continue Reading →