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

By: greenwichfreepress | 13 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.

More Headlines

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

Dogs

Henry Celebrates a Year of Happiness with Greenwich Police Officer O’Connor and Family

By: greenwichfreepress | August 9, 2019

Henry is happy as ever as part of Greenwich Police Officer Pat O’Connor’s family. He even has two furry siblings. Continue Reading →

Volunteering

Swim Across America Fairfield County Teams Up with Greenwich Crew and the Greenwich Water Club for 2nd Annual Meters for a Cure ERG Challenge

By: greenwichfreepress | August 9, 2019

Swim Across America Fairfield County and Greenwich Crew are teaming up to make waves in the fight against cancer with a charity rowing event at the Greenwich Water Club on September 29, 2019. Continue Reading →

Government

20-Unit Apartment Building Does Not Fare Well in Architectural Critique

By: greenwichfreepress | August 9, 2019

A 20-Unit apartment building with four units of workforce housing submitted under the 6-110 moderate income housing regulation is proposed on East Putnam Ave between Pet Pantry and McDonald’s in Riverside. Continue Reading →

Holiday

Fun Sip + Shop Event with DJ Will Students in-Need for Back to School

By: greenwichfreepress | August 9, 2019

INTERMIX + SuccessReady– In-Need Mentoring for College Students’ Job Search: Career Mentoring, Interview Prep, Donated Business Suits Continue Reading →

Real Estate

Up to the Minute Greenwich Property Transfers, July 23-26, 2019

By: greenwichfreepress | August 9, 2019

5 Butler Street sold on July 25, 2019 for $2,200,000 Continue Reading →

Greenwich House of the Week (Advertisement)

HOUSE OF THE WEEK: Renovated Colonial Close to New GCDS High School

By: greenwichfreepress | August 9, 2019

24 Frontier Road, a mid country colonial, is located around the corner from the new GCDS High School. This home has been exquisitely renovated from top to bottom. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Woman with Suspended Driver’s License Spotted Driving

By: greenwichfreepress | August 8, 2019

A Greenwich woman was arrested and charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle Under Suspension. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

GPD: Cement Truck Runs Amok on Greenwich Ave

By: greenwichfreepress | August 8, 2019

A cement truck in front of Shari’s on Greenwich Avenue where work was being performed on the sidewalk had no driver in it when it “drove itself” across the street, into two cars and stopped just short of Greenwich Pharmacy. Continue Reading →

Around Town

St Roch Church Prepares for Annual Feast in Chickahominy Continues through Saturday

By: greenwichfreepress | August 8, 2019

Expect great food, live music, a beer & wine garden, games and rides at the family friendly event in Chickahominy. Continue Reading →

Government

P&Z WATCH: Commission Contemplates Bulky 7-Unit Apartment Building with 20% Moderate Units

By: greenwichfreepress | August 8, 2019

The P&Z commission had issues with the design of a Mansard roof that Architectural Review had suggested for an apartment building proposed for Mason Street. They said it didn’t match the rest of the building. They also commented on the bulk and height of the building. But the Town’s 6-110 regulation to encourage moderate income housing offers both extra FAR and height incentives. Continue Reading →