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

By: greenwichfreepress | 2 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

Arts

Tony Bennett to Perform at Stamford’s Palace Theatre

By: greenwichfreepress | July 18, 2019

Tickets go on sale Friday, July 19, 1:00 pm Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Police Catch Up With OG Burglar Who Woke Residents at 2am

By: greenwichfreepress | July 18, 2019

Police responded to a residence in Old Greenwich on a report of a burglary in progress. Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

Goldrick: When is An Official “Unfit to Serve”?

By: greenwichfreepress | July 18, 2019

“The people of Greenwich will keep that cruelty and amorality firmly in mind when they next go to the polls and determine who is truly ‘unfit for office.'” – Sean Goldrick Continue Reading →

Business

Five More Weeks of Summer STEAM Left at MacInspires!

By: greenwichfreepress | July 18, 2019

What’s better than creating video games, learning how to fly a rocket to the moon and digitally designing your own products to take home? There are 5 Sessions Left: July 22–August 23. Continue Reading →

Sports

Greenwich Cal Ripken All-Stars Teams Advance Past States to Regional Play

By: greenwichfreepress | July 18, 2019

Join in cheering on the Greenwich Cal Ripken teams at the Regional Tournament! Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

LETTER: Lamppost Banners on Greenwich Ave Commercialize Our Previously Charming Town

By: greenwichfreepress | July 17, 2019

“Who approved a decision which is contrary to both our Town regulations and the vote of our governing body? Section 6-170 of our Municipal Code reads “The exterior uses of pennants, banners…special promotion signs….may be allowed for a seven-day period under a permit issued for special events.” A year is a few days longer than a week.” – Edward Smith, Greenwich Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Officer Commended for Saving Life of Man Threatening to Harm Himself with a Knife

By: greenwichfreepress | July 17, 2019

“Upon arrival officers observed a blood trail throughout the residence leading outside. Despite the rain washing away most of the blood, officer Ingraham and officer Wallace began a systematic search of the area ultimately locating the patient down a dark alleyway more than 250 feet from his home.” – GPD Continue Reading →

Schools

Hamilton Ave School Neighbors Urge Compromise to Spare Mature Trees in Way of Field Improvement

By: greenwichfreepress | July 17, 2019

“It’s very Pollyanna to say they’ll be replaced and in 40 years there will be the shade.” – Jessica Taal, Charles Street Continue Reading →

Around Town

Pathways Marks Groundbreaking for New Fellowship Center on Sinawoy

By: greenwichfreepress | July 17, 2019

“Greenwich, like every other community, has its share of individuals who suffer from mental illness. Sadly, almost 4% of people nationally suffer from severe mental illness.” – Jim Weil, President of the Board of Pathways Continue Reading →

Around Town

Greenwich Youth Conservation Program Plants Trees at Tod’s Point

By: AnneMarie Kristoff | July 17, 2019

On Tuesday the youth conservation planted five trees at Tod’s Point. The teens receive a $225 stipend for the two week session but largely join for the work experience. Continue Reading →