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Neighbors Lawyer Up for Proposed Redevelopment of Former Trump Property in Indian Harbor

By: greenwichfreepress | 22 hours ago

“First and foremost is this notion of artificially changing the flood zone. It begs the question, how do you obtain permission to develop a site by simply raising the grade and adding tremendous amounts of fill, just to avoid the requirements of limitations that those various zones have upon a property?” – Steve Walko, attorney representing neighbors and the Indian Harbor Association

Schools

Greenwich Schools Names Educational Data & Systems Program Coordinator

Since 2015, Scott Trungadi has been a beloved assistant principal at Central Middle School where he was the administration designee for Planning and Placement Teams (PPT), the site test coordinator for all standardized assessments, led building level Social Emotional Learning initiatives, and served as the Aspen administrator responsible for building the master schedule for students and teachers.

Sports

Race Day Entries Are Accepted for 37th Annual One Mile Swim on Saturday, July 11

This community tradition raises funds to support swim lesson scholarships. Through its partnership with Greenwich Public Schools, the YMCA evaluates approximately 600 fourth-grade students each year to assess their water safety skills. Students who need additional support are offered free eight-week swim lesson sessions at the YMCA. This year, 89 local students qualified for the program.

Police & Fire

Man at Playland Wore Fake FBI Shield; Claimed He and His ‘K-9’ Were Recently Shot On Duty

A Somers man was charged with Criminal Impersonation over the weekend after he came to Playland Park wearing an FBI shield and spinning a tall tale about being shot on the job. The shield was a fake. The story was too.

More Headlines

The Melody Men of the RMA Sparkle at America-250 Event

Rearrest Ordered for Animal Cruelty Suspect in Greenwich

Open Arts Alliance Announces Fall 2026 Season Lineup

Around Town

Schedule of Activities Announced for PGA’s Valley Jam

By: greenwichfreepress | August 31, 2019

Entertainment will begin immediately following the National Anthem and the Special Guest presentation. Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

Crumbine: Likeability is Only Part of Camillo’s Story

By: greenwichfreepress | August 31, 2019

“During his time in Hartford, he wrote, introduced, and gained passage of many laws, including those related to Good Samaritans, Distracted Driving, Consumer Protection, Animal Welfare, Recycling and many others.” – Peter Crumbine, Former Selectman, Town of Greenwich Continue Reading →

Real Estate

Up to the Minute Greenwich Property Transfers, Aug 20-22, 2019

By: greenwichfreepress | August 30, 2019

30 Club Road sold on Aug 22, 2019 for $4,575,000 Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Pemberwick Man Charged Two Counts of Risk of Assault and Injury to Minor

By: greenwichfreepress | August 30, 2019

A man was charged with striking two juveniles with his hand and a stick. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Sergeant Debora Vesciglio to Retire after 33 Years in Greenwich Police Dept

By: greenwichfreepress | August 30, 2019

Before coming to work for the Greenwich Police, Sergeant Vesciglio was a teacher in the Stamford Catholic Regional School system and a coach at New Canaan High School. Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

Floren: Elect Camillo and Rabin in The Land of Steady Habits

By: greenwichfreepress | August 30, 2019

“Choose Fred Camillo and Lauren Rabin, along with the entire Republican slate of candidates. These are people we can trust. They deserve our support. They have earned it.” – Livvy Floren Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Trio Promoted to Detective First Grade at Greenwich Police Dept

By: greenwichfreepress | August 30, 2019

On Tuesday afternoon Greenwich Police Chief James Heavey recognized the appointment of three outstanding officers to the position of Detective First Grade. Continue Reading →

Government

Tree Warden Hears Objections to Removal of Town Tree at 62 Mason Street

By: greenwichfreepress | August 29, 2019

Developer Albert Orlando wishes to demolish the 1890 house at 62 Mason Street and have the Town remove a mature London Plane tree so he can install a 22 ft wide entrance to an underground garage for 16 cars to park. Continue Reading →

Schools

Head of Food Services for Greenwich Schools to Retire Oct 1

By: greenwichfreepress | August 29, 2019

John Hopkins is retiring. His last day will be October 1, 2019. Continue Reading →

Obituaries

Memorial Service Announced for John D. Munnelly, 74

By: greenwichfreepress | August 29, 2019

There will be a memorial service for John D. Munnelly on Friday September 6th at 11:00 am in St. Catherine’s Chapel. Continue Reading →