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Greenwich Police Department Opens Its Doors for Community-Focused Police Day 2026

By: greenwichfreepress | 8 hours ago

Throughout the day, officers showcased specialized units including the SWAT team, dive team, and the department drone program. Police vehicles and equipment were displayed outside headquarters as children and families had the opportunity to speak directly with officers about their roles and training.

Around Town

Riverside Garden Club To Celebrate Nation’s 250th at Knapp’s Tavern

The Riverside Garden Club invites all to join them for a tour of the Colonial Herb Garden and light refreshments. Two Roads Brewery of Stratford has generously volunteered to brew ale using the hops grown at the colonial garden. Come sample what George Washington would have been served at the Knapp’s Tavern during his traverse through Greenwich 250 years ago.

Volunteering

Junior League of Greenwich Completes 100+ Volunteer Hours During Inaugural All Service Day

Forty-five members partnered with local nonprofits across Greenwich in a day of hands-on service supporting children, families, and community organizations.

Letter to the Editor

LOCKTON: Blue Line Solutions is Controlled by RAF Equity

“The RTM is voting in June to accept the Greenwich Speed Camera plan. We all want our children to be safe, but we do not want our Town to be the honey pot for an out of state Equity Fund.” – Janet Lockton

More Headlines

Tina Courpas Receives Unanimous Support from Local Republicans for Second Term Representing 149th District

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Government

Litvack and Oberlander Announce They Will Run as a Team for Board of Selectmen

By: greenwichfreepress | May 30, 2019

“Together with Sandy, I am confident we have the team to move Greenwich forward.” – Jill Oberlander Continue Reading →

Schools

Charlie Ducret: The Face of Perseverance at GHS

By: Jake Bass | May 30, 2019

“I couldn’t be more proud to help send a person like Charlie to my alma mater, Trinity College. He epitomizes what it means to be a Bantam.” – GHS football coach John Marinelli Continue Reading →

Schools

John Grasso Heads to New Canaan’s South Elementary School

By: greenwichfreepress | May 30, 2019

Grasso is finishing his second year as interim principal of Hamilton Avenue School in Greenwich. Continue Reading →

Schools

Superintendent Mayo Appoints Christina Shaw as Cantor House Administrator at GHS

By: greenwichfreepress | May 30, 2019

Christina Shaw has served in the interim role for this position since August 2018. An educator for 23 years, she has been with Greenwich High School since 2001, and has held leadership positions at the school as Social Studies Learning Facilitator, Assistant Dean of Students, and as Program Associate and founding teacher for Innovation Lab. Continue Reading →

Government

Meet Dan Quigley, Greenwich Native, GHS Grad, Republican Candidate for Selectman

By: | May 30, 2019

Meet Dan Quigley, a Republican who lives with his young family in a condo building in central Greenwich. He has served on the RTMfor 2-1/2 years and has a son entering Julian Curtiss in the fall. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

New Canaan Police: Criminal Investigation Launched in Missing Woman Case

By: greenwichfreepress | May 30, 2019

The new details come as the police case, which is now both a missing person as well as a criminal investigation, dominates local and regional news headlines and tugs at the hearts of many in New Canaan. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Cos Cob Man Charged with After Altercation in Pemberwick

By: greenwichfreepress | May 30, 2019

A Cos Cob man allegedly broke some property and pushed a victim during an argument. Continue Reading →

Volunteering

PHOTOS: PTAC Essence Awards Ceremony Recognizes Countless Hours of Volunteering

By: greenwichfreepress | May 29, 2019

On Thursday morning 11 recipients of this year’s PTAC Essence Awards were honored at Havemeyer. In attendance were interim Superintendent Ralph Mayo, GHS interim headmaster Rick Piotrowski and Executive Director oft he Greenwich Alliance for Education Julie Faryniarz. The Essence Awards were created to pay homage to some of the district’s most valued volunteers. “No one who is present here today does their PTA work for selfish reasons or bragging rights,” said Essence Award Committee co-chair Kara Mendelsohn, who said recipients were chosen for their selflessness, ongoing involvement, and willingness to be team members and motivators. The recipients also exemplify the PTA values of collaboration, commitment, respect and integrity. Continue Reading →

Around Town

Mint Condition 1935 Cos Cob Fire Truck Will Have Place of Honor at Greenwich Concours d’Elegance

By: greenwichfreepress | May 29, 2019

The truck’s owner, who displayed it in his office lobby in California for decades, has gifted it to the Cos Cob Volunteer Fire Department. The Chief of the Fire Company Gary Willson flew to California to accept it and arrange its cross-country transportation. Continue Reading →

Schools

Greenwich Schools Announces New Principal for Hamilton Avenue School

By: greenwichfreepress | May 29, 2019

Superintendent Ralph Mayo said Shanta Smith comes to Greenwich with a great deal of leadership experience and a proven track record of supporting student growth. Continue Reading →