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

By: greenwichfreepress | 18 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

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.

Arts

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

The Melody Men of the Retired Men’s Association (RMA) of Greenwich recently gave a special summer performance at the America-250/Greenwich “Sunday in the Park with George” event, serving as one of the opening acts at Roger Sherman Baldwin Park.

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Government

Board of Selectmen Approve Speed Limits for Two Local Roads

By: greenwichfreepress | August 24, 2019

The Selectmen approved 25 MPH speed limits on Meadow Drive off Orchard in Cos Cob and Hearthstone Drive in Riverside near Riverside School. Continue Reading →

Obituaries

Brian John Doran, 51

By: greenwichfreepress | August 24, 2019

Funeral service will be celebrated on Saturday, August 24th at 10:00 at St. Mary’s Church, 178 Greenwich Avenue. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Greenwich Police Assist in Extensive National ATM Skimming Case

By: greenwichfreepress | August 23, 2019

Deirdre M. Daly, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut - Greenwich Free Press

A Romanian national pleaded guilty to having a role in a nationwide ATM skimming case. People’s United Bank suffered losses of approximately $286,069 as a result of this scheme. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Man Turns Himself in to GPD for Trying to Open a Fraudulent Bank Account

By: greenwichfreepress | August 23, 2019

On Aug 15 Greenwich Police responded to Chase Bank in Cos Cob on a report of a man attempting to open a fraudulent back account. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Greenwich Man Charged with Disorderly Conduct Following Fight on West Side

By: greenwichfreepress | August 23, 2019

Two people were involved in a fight around 1:00am on Thursday. Continue Reading →

Real Estate

Up to the Minute Greenwich Property Transfers, August 15, 2019

By: greenwichfreepress | August 23, 2019

380 Sound Beach Ave sold on Aug 15, 2019 for $1,550,000 Continue Reading →

Schools

Old Greenwich School Warms Up for a Year of Books, Reading and Innovation

By: greenwichfreepress | August 22, 2019

“We’re excited for the beginning of the school year,” Ms Bencivengo said. “To use a phrase superintendent Dr. Toni Jones coined, this is going to be a joyful year, full of books and reading and innovation.” Continue Reading →

Obituaries

Kim Gillick, GHS Wellness Teacher, 59

By: greenwichfreepress | August 22, 2019

Greenwich has lost a popular teacher. Kim Gillick, 59, a longtime health teacher at Greenwich High School died on Tuesday. Mrs. Gillick was a graduate of GHS herself, a member of the class of 1978. On Thursday GHS headmaster Ralph Mayo sent a letter to the GHS community announcing Mrs. Gillick’s passing, referring to her a member of the GHS family for over 28 years. She taught Health/Wellness and Physical Education at Riverside School, ISD, Western Middle School, Central Middle School, the alternative school and Greenwich High School. Continue Reading →

Schools

GHS Class of 1990 Reunion Committee Wants to Connect with Members

By: greenwichfreepress | August 22, 2019

Contact Paige Haviland-Drufovka to get all the reunion details. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

New Canaan Woman Charged by Greenwich Police for Identity Theft, Larceny, Interfering with an Officer

By: greenwichfreepress | August 22, 2019

Greenwich Police conducted an investigation surrounding fraudulent use of an individual’s credit card and then making false statements. Continue Reading →