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Greenwich Farmers Market Opens May 16 in Horseneck Lot

By: greenwichfreepress | 7 hours ago

Oceans 180 will return with a vast variety of fresh seafood from Connecticut shores. Check out our interview with Oceans 180’s Jardar Nygaard, from last summer. ‍ Also, there are new vendors including New Petal Flower Farm out of Monroe, CT and Biscuits and Bones, who offer all natural dog food and dog treats.

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

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

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

Around Town

Neighbor to Neighbor Announces Interim Executive Director

By: greenwichfreepress | July 1, 2019

The interim director was most recently finance director of a non-profit delivering meditation and emotional intelligence training in New York City. Continue Reading →

Real Estate

Up to the Minute Greenwich Property Transfers June 20, 2019

By: greenwichfreepress | July 1, 2019

44 Glen Rd sold on June 20, 2019 for $1,495,000 Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Greenwich Man Charged with Failure to Appear

By: greenwichfreepress | July 1, 2019

Police had an active warrant for Samuel Graff’s arrest. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Local Man Charged with Trespassing inside a Greenwich Middle School after Hours

By: greenwichfreepress | June 30, 2019

Multiple alarms were activated inside Western Middle School on Thursday around 5:30pm. Continue Reading →

Food Drink Restaurants

DiMare Pastry Shop Grand Reopening Celebrates New Location, Same Sumptuous Treats

By: Melanie Leguizamon | June 30, 2019

On Sunday, the owners of the DiMare Pastry Shop in Riverside Commons celebrated the grand reopening of their store, which is now located just 20 ft behind its previous location. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Police Say Shoplifter Stole Bottles of Cologne from Store on Greenwich Ave

By: greenwichfreepress | June 30, 2019

A suspect allegedly took two bottles of cologne and walked out of the store on Greenwich Avenue without paying for them. Continue Reading →

Health

YMCA Greenwich, Liberation Programs Partner to Bring Father’s Forum Back to Greenwich

By: greenwichfreepress | June 30, 2019

Topics range from sports parenting to stress management to peer relationships. Continue Reading →

Real Estate

Up to the Minute Greenwich Property Transfers June 18-19, 2019

By: greenwichfreepress | June 30, 2019

32 Pemberwick Rd sold on June 19, 2019 for $495,000 Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Greenwich Man Behaving In Bizarre Manner Charged with Failure to Appear

By: greenwichfreepress | June 30, 2019

On Saturday, June 22 around 7:40pm Greenwich Police Patrol units observed a man behaving erratically and in a bizarre manner on Hamilton Avenue. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Stamford Drug Dealer Sentenced to 30 Months in Federal Prison

By: greenwichfreepress | June 30, 2019

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

Investigators conducted several controlled purchases of crack cocaine from Marcus “Sparks” Moore. During the sixth purchase Moore sped away from law enforcement at a high rate of speed and eventually crashed into a law enforcement vehicle. Continue Reading →