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

By: greenwichfreepress | 14 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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Rearrest Ordered for Animal Cruelty Suspect in Greenwich

Open Arts Alliance Announces Fall 2026 Season Lineup

P&Z Watch: Private A.I. School Proposed for Downtown Greenwich

Around Town

Eversource to Conduct Helicopter Inspections through Aug 31

By: greenwichfreepress | August 13, 2019

The aircraft will be a blue and silver helicopter, tail # N1431W. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

GPD Warn Residents of Scam: Your Social Security Number Has NOT Been Suspended

By: greenwichfreepress | August 13, 2019

Don’t trust caller ID. Scams will often spoof phone numbers. Caller ID may even show up as the Police Department. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Police: An Unusual Report and an Incorrect One Result in Cops, Guns in Hand, Confronting Yankees GM Brian Cashman in Downtown Darien

By: greenwichfreepress | August 12, 2019

When Yankees General Manager Brian Cashman was at a gas station in downtown Darien on Friday, police said, he was confronted by multiple police officers, their guns in hand, who had been told the white Jeep he was driving had been stolen. Continue Reading →

Real Estate

Up to the Minute Greenwich Property Transfers, August 1-2, 2019

By: greenwichfreepress | August 12, 2019

23 Hassake Rd sold on Aug 1, 2019 for $920,000 Continue Reading →

Arts

The Greenwich Choral Society Announces Auditions

By: greenwichfreepress | August 12, 2019

Sopranos, altos, basses and, especially, tenors are invited to schedule an audition to be held at the First Congregational Church in Old Greenwich. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Greenwich Marine Police Rescue Fisherman Who Fell Overboard and Boat Drifted Away

By: greenwichfreepress | August 12, 2019

Officers discovered a man in the water being kept afloat by a passing boater who was in the water with him keeping his head above water. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Woman Arrested on Warrant for Interfering with An Officer

By: greenwichfreepress | August 11, 2019

Police say a Mt Vernon woman gave an intentionally false and misleading statement when they were investigating a retail theft. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Two Woman Arrested Following Violent Fight at Cos Cob Business

By: greenwichfreepress | August 11, 2019

A woman from Bridgeport and a woman from Shelton both suffered minor injuries as a result of their fight. Continue Reading →

Around Town

Storied Pin Oak at Greenwich Town Hall to be Plaqued

By: greenwichfreepress | August 10, 2019

For decades, there stood a magnificent Pin Oak tree in front of the then Greenwich High School and later the Greenwich Town Hall. Unfortunately, a 2006 ice storm ended its reign. The Greenwich Tree Conservancy came to the rescue on Arbor Day 2007. This month the tree will be honored. Continue Reading →

Real Estate

Up to the Minute Greenwich Property Transfers, July 29-31, 2019

By: greenwichfreepress | August 10, 2019

11 Plow Lane sold on July 30, 2019 for $3,250,000 Continue Reading →