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Saks Fifth Avenue to Consolidate Three Stores in Downtown Greenwich to One

By: greenwichfreepress | 19 hours ago

Saks Global explained that they made the strategic decision to consolidate the Saks Fifth Avenue Greenwich store footprint from three buildings to one.

Around Town

YMCA of Greenwich Celebrates Record-Breaking Healthy Kids Day Attendance

The YMCA of Greenwich welcomed more than 450 attendees to its annual Healthy Kids Day, marking the largest turnout in the event’s history. YMCA staff members hosted a wide variety of activities throughout the building, including:

• Make-your-own sunflower pots
• DIY organic bird feeders
• Slime making stations
• Tie-dye t-shirt creation
• Push-up and squat contests
• Water safety games
• An obstacle course experience for kids

Government

George Washington Inaugural Bible Comes to Greenwich

In honor of America’s 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the George Washington Inaugural Bible will be displayed at the Greenwich Library [Jewel Room] from 11:00am until 3:00pm. The event is thanks to the efforts of Acacia Lodge No. 85, A.F. & A.M.— the Masonic lodge of Greenwich.

Government

Greenwich Becomes First Connecticut Town to Win National “Clearie” Awards for Excellence in Election Administration

Greenwich’s honors came in the category of Best Practices in Recruiting, Retaining, and Training Poll Workers. The first winning program featured Poll Worker Training Cards. The flashcards provided election workers with essential reminders on laws and processes.

More Headlines

20th Annual Swim Across America – Fairfield County Open Water Swim Set for June 20

Fassuliotis: Greenwich Residents Deserve a Real Public Hearing — Not a Managed Presentation

GHS Science Team Victorious at Regional Science Bowl

Real Estate

Up to the Minute Greenwich Property Transfers, June 27, 2019

By: greenwichfreepress | July 11, 2019

2 Wahneta Rd sold on June 27, 2019 for $2,650,000 Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Governor Lamont Signs Law Proving PTSD Coverage for First Responders

By: greenwichfreepress | July 11, 2019

“God forbid there is a SIDS death or something traumatic. For a normal person to witness that, you experience a lot of emotions, but we’re expected to take charge and go to the next call, which can be something mundane and routine, or could be a fatal motor vehicle accident or house fire with fatalities, or domestic dispute. All these feelings don’t have the opportunity to be processed.” – Lt John Slusarz Continue Reading →

Obituaries

Pasquale Gatto, 98

By: greenwichfreepress | July 11, 2019

To honor his life, family will receive friends on Sunday, July
14 from 3:00pm to 7:00pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on July 15 10:00am, St. Roch’s Roman Catholic Church followed by interment at St. Mary’s Cemetery. Continue Reading →

Government

Indivisible Greenwich to Host “Vigil to End Human Concentration Camps”

By: greenwichfreepress | July 11, 2019

As of Monday vigils, rallies, protests and other events are being planned in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and eight international locations to stand against “inhumane conditions faced by children and others in detention camps at the southern border.” Continue Reading →

Government

P&Z Watch: Greenwich Reform Synagogue Wants Conditions Lifted; Tries Commission’s Patience

By: greenwichfreepress | July 10, 2019

“We should be making sure the site is safe. I want to lay down for the record that we’re requesting this information in support of the ancillary uses, but to make sure the site is safe and that the circulation works effectively and that the parking works effectively.” – P&Z Chair Margarita Alban Continue Reading →

Around Town

Train Station Redevelopment to Make First Stop in Permit Process on Thursday

By: greenwichfreepress | July 10, 2019

The P&Z department seeks public input on the project. The applications include a preliminary site plan and special permit, a text amendment, and a Municipal Improvement subject to approval first by the Board of Selectmen. Continue Reading →

Obituaries

Francis John Ambrogio II

By: greenwichfreepress | July 10, 2019

A wake will be held from 4:00pm-8:00pm on Friday, July 12 at Coxe & Graziano Funeral Home on Hamilton Avenue, and a Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at Saint Catherine of Siena Church in Riverside at 9am on Saturday, July 13. Continue Reading →

Around Town

Greenwich Founders Day 2019 To Be Celebrated on July 18

By: greenwichfreepress | July 10, 2019

The event will take place on Thursday at Innis Arden Cottage at Greenwich Point on Thursday, July 18. Following the program, guests will be able to tour the Feake-Ferris House, the oldest house in Greenwich and one of the oldest in America, via shuttles and tours organized by the Greenwich Point Conservancy. The entire event is free of charge but reservations are required. Continue Reading →

Government

Tolls and Taxes Are Hot Topics at League of Women Voters Legislative Luncheon

By: Benjamin Rosenfeld | July 10, 2019

“Every time you see an out-of-state license, just know that your current tax dollars are paying for the damage that they do the roads. They’re freeloading off us now.” – State Senator Alex Bergstein Continue Reading →

Business

Greenwich Chamber of Commerce Presents 2019 Greenwich Sidewalk Sales

By: greenwichfreepress | July 10, 2019

This popular annual event, featuring over 120 retail stores, attracts hundreds of shoppers to Greenwich Avenue and the nearby streets in downtown Greenwich to find savings and values on clothing, jewelry, accessories, gifts and more. Continue Reading →