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Lunar, An Authentic Chinese Food Restaurant, Set to Open on West Putnam Ave

By: greenwichfreepress | 13 hours ago

“Right now there are more Chinese restaurants closing. Greenwich needs a traditional Chinese restaurant, and we have a very strong team.” – Bill Xia, owner of Lunar, set for a soft opening this summer

Around Town

Smart Bins for Food Scrap Collection Launch in Greenwich This Week

Starting Thursday, July 9, the Town of Greenwich will expand the municipal Scraps to Soil program with the addition of smart units at Binney Park and Cos Cob Park, an innovative solution to make food scrap recycling easier and more convenient for residents.

Government

Historic District Commission July 8 Agenda Features Proposed Demo of 2 Greenwich Ave

“HDC/DISCUSSION ITEM. 2 Greenwich Avenue is seeking to demolish the existing structure and the two flanking it on either side and it has sparked a great deal of letter-writing and vocal opposition.”

Government

Attorney General Wong Announces CVS Will Pay $36.6 M to Settle Allegations of Over-Dispensing Insulin Pens

“Over a decade, CVS over-billed our public healthcare programs for huge quantities of insulin pens, filling refills too early, too often, and too many.” – Attorney General William Tong

More Headlines

Nice Forecast in Order for Greenwich Chamber’s 2026 Sidewalk Sales Days

Greenwich to Begin Summer Milling and Paving, Moving West to East Across Greenwich

Nominations Open for the Greenwich Tree Conservancy’s 2026 Treasured Trees Program

Around Town

Greenwich Farmers Market to Returns Saturday in Horseneck Lot

By: greenwichfreepress | May 31, 2019

The Greenwich Farmers Market provides local, Connecticut-grown produce. The vendors are committed to delivering excellence to customers. Continue Reading →

Arts

50 Fierce Artists Make small the New BIG at the Inside Small Art Exhibit at the Greenwich Botanical Center Gallery

By: greenwichfreepress | May 31, 2019

Inside Small will be on view from May 30, 2019 through June 26, 2019. There will be an opening reception on Sunday, June 9 from 2pm to 4pm. Continue Reading →

Arts

Free Screening of Paris to Pittsburgh Film about Combating Climate Change

By: greenwichfreepress | May 31, 2019

Paris to Pittsburgh, a film about local and state governments working for productive ways to combat climate change, in spite of the federal government working counter to these efforts. Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

LoBalbo: Floren’s Opinion on Paid Family Medical Leave Missed the Mark

By: greenwichfreepress | May 31, 2019

“I usually enjoy reading Livvy Floren’s opinion pieces which I find refreshingly positive, unfortunately the opinion letter on Paid Family Medical Leave missed the mark.” – Kate LoBalbo Continue Reading →

Around Town

Take Metro North to Greenwich Concours This Weekend, Save $5 on A Concours Ticket

By: greenwichfreepress | May 31, 2019

Avoid the I95 gridlock. Take the train to the Greenwich Concours d’Elegance this weekend. Then, show your Metro-North ticket and save $5 off your Concours ticket! Continue Reading →

Government

A Word about Lawn Signs Erected without Town Permission

By: greenwichfreepress | May 31, 2019

The one exception to the strict rules against lawn signs are campaign signs which are not regulated. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Suspect Charged in Connection to Cos Cob Commercial Burglary

By: greenwichfreepress | May 31, 2019

A Stamford man has multiple outstanding burglary and larceny charges in Darien and Stamford. Continue Reading →

Government

Gridlock Warning at I95, Exit 9 This Weekend for Bridge Reconstruction

By: greenwichfreepress | May 31, 2019

Motorist Alert: I-95 Will be Closed at Exit 9 for Two Weekends for the reconstruction of US Route 1 Bridge over I-95. The DOT is warning drivers to expect long delays and to avoid the area entirely if possible. The bridge is rated poor. Average daily traffic on Route 1 is 16,900 vehicles. Average daily traffic on I-95 is 140,100 vehicles. (2014) Continue Reading →

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 →