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

By: greenwichfreepress | 12 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

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 →

Schools

GHS Commencement Speaker Announced: Once a Cardinal, Always a Cardinal

By: greenwichfreepress | May 29, 2019

Emmy Award Winning musician announced as Greenwich High School 2019 Commencement Speaker. Continue Reading →

Business

CT State Senate Passes Student Loan Debt Relief Legislation

By: greenwichfreepress | May 29, 2019

The bill passed the Senate on a bipartisan 27-8 vote and now heads to the House of Representatives for consideration. Continue Reading →