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UPDATE: Greenwich Police Respond to Central Middle School Swatting Incident with “Secure In Place” Protocol

By: greenwichfreepress | 3 hours ago

Greenwich Schools Superintendent shared a message noting that the swatting incident impacted Central Middle School. Out of an abundance of caution, CMS was placed in a Secure in Place status while officers assessed the situation. Officers assigned to school patrol were already on scene at the time of the incident and immediately responded.

Business

P&Z Watch: Fitness Center Proposed at 100 East Putnam Ave in Cos Cob

Programming would include a balanced mix of Pilates, barre, yoga, medication and breathwork. The applicant seeks to offer group classes as well as private and semi-private instruction.

Around Town

PHOTOS: GHS Spring Musical, Grease, Opens Thursday – Go Greased Lightning

Greenwich High School’s spring musical production of Grease is set for Thursday, May 14; Friday, May 15; and Saturday, May 16 in the school’s performing arts center. Shows start at 7:00pm. There is an intermission between Act 1 and Act 2. Reserve tickets online.

Around Town

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

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.

More Headlines

Greenwich Public Schools Presents the 2026 Paraeducators of the Year

Linda Ann Pagano, 78

Honoring Meredith Sampson’s Living Legacy

Police & Fire

DUI for Driver at Restaurant Parking Lot on East Putnam Ave

By: greenwichfreepress | September 23, 2019

A Greenwich man was charged with DUI after a restaurant employee prevented him from leaving the parking lot around 9:30pm on Friday night. Continue Reading →

Around Town

Arguimbau Art to Hold Fall Opening Reception at “The Boatyard” in Riverside

By: greenwichfreepress | September 23, 2019

Peter Arguimbau is a resident artist of Greenwich who specializes in classic marine paintings and vistas. His oil paintings are well known for their luminist quality of light. Continue Reading →

Government

With 44 Days until Municipal Election, Greenwich Republicans Prepare for Final Push

By: greenwichfreepress | September 22, 2019

Candidate for First Selectman Fred Camillo said he was proud of the Republican slate of candidates. “There’s no scandals there. There’s no front page articles. …We are from Greenwich, for Greenwich.” Continue Reading →

Giving

TAG Announces Greenwich Grand Prix Go-Kart Racing Fundraiser

By: greenwichfreepress | September 22, 2019

The Transportation Association of Greenwich has served the Greenwich community for over 30 years with quality, courteous, safe and reliable transportation to those in need. Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

Camillo: I am Disappointed in Greenwich Democratic BET Members

By: greenwichfreepress | September 22, 2019

” I am even more disappointed in their reactions and failures to accept responsibility for breaking state law.” – Fred State Representative, 151st District, Candidate for First Selectman Continue Reading →

Real Estate

Up to the Minute Greenwich Property Transfers Sept 16, 2019

By: greenwichfreepress | September 22, 2019

8 Juniper Hill Rd sold on Sept 16, 2019 for $3,825,000 Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Unlawful Restraint, Strangulation, Cruelty to Animals Charged in Greenwich for New York Man

By: greenwichfreepress | September 22, 2019

A White Plains man turned him self in at Greenwich Police Dept on an outstanding warrant for charges stemming back to two incidents on Oak Ridge Street Greenwich. Continue Reading →

Food Drink Restaurants

PHOTOS: Wine + Food Festival Basks in Sun, with Abundant Food and Drink

By: greenwichfreepress | September 22, 2019

The culinary village was the hub of activity at Serendipity’s Wine + Food Festival presented by PepsiCo on Saturday, Sept 21, 2019. Continue Reading →

Around Town

Chicken Feathers from Norwalk and the Birth of the Song Yankee Doodle

By: Andrew Melillo | September 22, 2019

Thanks to a bunch of rag-tag, poorly dressed Norwalk militia – and their wives and families last minute attempt to “spruce them up” – we have Yankee Doodle sung across the nation. Its not just a song, it is an anthem of defiance, resistance and liberty. Continue Reading →

Arts

Save the Date for Cocktails & Comedy with Comedian Andy Pitz and MC Kim Berns

By: greenwichfreepress | September 22, 2019

Funds raised at Cocktails & Comedy will go towards purchasing new underwear to donate to the 25 organizations that The Undies Project now supports. Continue Reading →