IT’S ON! Sunday’s Greenwich Point Clean Up Starts at 2:00pm

It’s a beautiful day for a clean up! Collection areas will be primarily along the shorelines of the Cove, Sound and Eagle Pond, as areas along the roadways are limited due to snow cover. The sun is shining brightly now and it is high tide, so we are hoping for some more melting and increased access. Remember work gloves, bucket, waterproof boots and warm clothing! Continue Reading →

Undies Project Mardi “Bra” Drive Set for March 2-17

The Undies Project, Greenwich Free Press

The mission of The Undies Project is to provide new underwear to men, women and children in need to improve their lives. Underwear is the most under-donated, and most needed, item of clothing that many of us take for granted. No one should be deprived of the simple, daily necessity of clean underwear. Hygiene and physical comfort are only a part of this basic human need. New, clean underwear also provides dignity and self esteem. Continue Reading →

Greenwich United Way Reading Champions Hosts Literacy Summit and Volunteer Workshop

The Greenwich United Way hosted the Reading Champions Summit & Volunteer Workshop on Tuesday at Greenwich Town Hall for the more than 120 Reading Champions volunteers, potential volunteers and the public. “Over the years our literacy support program has grown in importance and size and is now active in all 11 Greenwich Elementary Public Schools and four after-school programs,” said David Rabin, President and CEO of the Greenwich United Way. Rabin said program expansion is planned to reach the unmet needs of even more students. The growing number of trained volunteers provides support through one-on-one weekly sessions that students benefit from throughout the school year. Reading Champions helps develops the skill necessary for emerging readers to succeed and inspires greater confidence.”

Literacy expert Joan Kelley, Ed. Continue Reading →

Greenwich Police Detective Daniel Bucci Named Officer of the Month

Congratulations to Detective Daniel Bucci for earning Officer of the Month for January 2019. Chief James Heavey presented Detective Bucci with the award for his investigation into several ATM burglaries. Through his diligent work, Detective Bucci was able to solve several GPD cases and led to the arrest of a suspect. Detective Bucci’s efforts helped other State Law Enforcement agencies solve their open cases. In January police arrested Joshua B. Moore, 39, of 7 Acadia Lane in Shelton for the burglary of an ATM at the CVS at 122 Post Road in Cos Cob on the morning of Feb 22, 2018. Continue Reading →