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P&Z Watch: Private A.I. School Proposed for Downtown Greenwich

By: greenwichfreepress | 23 hours ago

Alpha School seeks to change the use of the building at 20 East Elm from retail to school for children up to grade 8. Currently all retail areas of the building are vacant or will soon be vacant. The second floor is occupied by a medical office. Alpha School is an AI-powered private school network co-founded by software billionaire Joe Liemandt, who has committed billions to scaling the school model.

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.

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Rearrest Ordered for Animal Cruelty Suspect in Greenwich

Open Arts Alliance Announces Fall 2026 Season Lineup

YWCA Greenwich Announces Enrollment for the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Preschool Center

Government

Bea and Peter Crumbine to Receive David N. Theis Award for Outstanding Service to the Community

By: greenwichfreepress | March 26, 2019

Previous recipients include Livvy Floren, Icy and Scott Frantz, Ed Dadakis, and Terry Betteridge. Continue Reading →

Around Town

Shellfishing Demo at Greenwich Point Set for Sunday, March 31

By: greenwichfreepress | March 26, 2019

All ages are welcome. The commission will provide shellfish rakes and buckets. Licenses/permits are not needed for the event. Continue Reading →

Giving

PHOTOS, VIDEO: 4th Annual Dodge for a Cause Tourney at Boys & Girls Club

By: greenwichfreepress | March 26, 2019

Police officers, fire fighters, GEMS, teachers, Club Alumni, coaches local businesses and members of the community participated! Continue Reading →

Obituaries

Peggy Murphy, 89

By: greenwichfreepress | March 26, 2019

A funeral Mass will be held Saturday, March 30 at St. Mary’s Church, 170
Greenwich Avenue at 10:00am. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Greenwich Man Charged with Strangulation, Assault after Incident on N Water Street

By: greenwichfreepress | March 25, 2019

A man grabbed a victim by the jacked in a way which restricted and impeded his breathing. Continue Reading →

Around Town

Audubon and Greenwich Environmental Affairs Dept to Host Vernal Pool Night Walk

By: greenwichfreepress | March 25, 2019

It’s that time for the spring awakening in the wetlands. Continue Reading →

Transportation

Public Invited to CT DOT Public Meeting on Bridge No. 03514: I-684 Northbound over Byram River

By: greenwichfreepress | March 25, 2019

The CT Dept of Transportation is holding a public meeting on Project 56-319, bridge 03514 – 684 North over Byram River on March 27 at the Western Greenwich Civic Center. Continue Reading →

Around Town

Emotional Farewell at Elton’s Café in Greenwich Library

By: greenwichfreepress | March 25, 2019

“I feel sad and skeptical that it will be a wise decision to upgrade the café. This place differentiates a town from a community. Amenities like Elton’s turns a town into a community.” – Tom Spiro, Greenwich resident Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Driver Stopped for Expired Registration was Wanted by Stamford PD

By: greenwichfreepress | March 25, 2019

A man was driving on West Putnam Ave with a suspended license and had an active arrest warrant out of Stamford. Continue Reading →

Arts

PHOTOS: 45th Annual St Patrick’s Parade Streams Green Along Greenwich Avenue

By: greenwichfreepress | March 24, 2019

The 45th annual Greenwich St. Patrick’s Parade sponsored by the Greenwich Hibernian Association took place Sunday, March 24 amid mild spring temps. Continue Reading →