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

By: greenwichfreepress | 21 minutes 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

Police & Fire

Greenwich Man Charged after 22 Ghost Guns, Assault-Style Rifles, Cocaine Seized in Sting Operation

The Westchester County DA noted, ghost guns are unserialized, untraceable firearms made with 3D printers or assembled from partially finished gun parts. They completely evade New York’s legal framework for manufacturing and selling firearms, which typically includes background checks, fingerprinting and other critical safeguards.

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

Police & Fire

Arrest Made after Incident in Greenwich Ave Store

By: greenwichfreepress | July 15, 2019

A man allegedly threw store merchandise on the floor, damaging it and threatened an employee. Continue Reading →

Volunteering

Book Swap at Holly Hill Is Looking for Volunteers

By: greenwichfreepress | July 15, 2019

This is an ongoing need and is quite flexible. Volunteers can choose to help out one day a month, once a week, or just be on the sub list on call for when regular volunteers are on vacation. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

DUI Charge for Greenwich Man Driving Erratically Near Greenwich Ave

By: greenwichfreepress | July 15, 2019

Around 2:00am Greenwich Police spotted a car driving erratically in the area of Greenwich Ave and West Putnam Ave. Continue Reading →

Transportation

Reminder: DOT Tree Removal in Greenwich along Merritt

By: greenwichfreepress | July 15, 2019

The project consists of cutting dead trees, high limbing and clearing signs. Expect lane closures. Continue Reading →

Schools

After Successful Private Day & Boarding School Fair, Greenwich Education Group Gives Back

By: greenwichfreepress | July 15, 2019

Due to the success of their tenth annual Private Day and Boarding School Fair, Greenwich Education Group was pleased to present checks totaling $4,000 to two worthy local nonprofits, REACH Prep and the Youth Scholarship Fund administered by the Town of Greenwich Dept of Parks & Recreation. Continue Reading →

Obituaries

Jacqueline Zack, 74

By: greenwichfreepress | July 15, 2019

To honor Jackie’s life, family and friends will gather on Wednesday 4:00-8:00pm at Coxe & Graziano Funeral Home, 134 Hamilton Avenue, Greenwich. Funeral Mass Thursday 11:00am at St. John Church in Darien followed by private committal. Continue Reading →

Government

PHOTOS: Hearing Set for Tuesday on 2 Dozen Trees Posted for Removal in Advance of Playing Field Improvements at Hamilton Ave School

By: greenwichfreepress | July 15, 2019

Two dozen mature trees are posted for removal at Hamilton Avenue School at the request of the Board of Education. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

DUI for Driver Spotted Crossing Double Yellow by GPD on Patrol in Byram at 3:00am

By: greenwichfreepress | July 14, 2019

GPD on patrol in the overnight hours in Byram spotted a driver cross the double yellow line. Continue Reading →

Government

P&Z Watch: Three 8-30g Proposals Exempt from Local Zoning Scrutinized

By: greenwichfreepress | July 14, 2019

Properties on Byram Terrace, Hamilton Avenue and Oak Ridge all had illegal apartments that the owners want to make legal via state 8-30g affordable housing statute, which makes their applications exempt from local regs. One application proposes parking is for 8 cars to be stacked in a single driveway. The applicant’s attorney said the tenants can park on the street. Continue Reading →

Obituaries

Dorothy Jo (Dede) Rogers, 60

By: greenwichfreepress | July 14, 2019

A July 20th Memorial is planned. If you wish, gifts may be sent to NAMI Santa Fe (National Alliance on Mental Illness). Continue Reading →