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Neighbors Lawyer Up for Proposed Redevelopment of Former Trump Property in Indian Harbor

By: greenwichfreepress | 2 hours ago

“First and foremost is this notion of artificially changing the flood zone. It begs the question, how do you obtain permission to develop a site by simply raising the grade and adding tremendous amounts of fill, just to avoid the requirements of limitations that those various zones have upon a property?” – Steve Walko, attorney representing neighbors and the Indian Harbor Association

Sports

Race Day Entries Are Accepted for 37th Annual One Mile Swim on Saturday, July 11

This community tradition raises funds to support swim lesson scholarships. Through its partnership with Greenwich Public Schools, the YMCA evaluates approximately 600 fourth-grade students each year to assess their water safety skills. Students who need additional support are offered free eight-week swim lesson sessions at the YMCA. This year, 89 local students qualified for the program.

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.

More Headlines

Rearrest Ordered for Animal Cruelty Suspect in Greenwich

Open Arts Alliance Announces Fall 2026 Season Lineup

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

Around Town

YWCA Announces New YWCA Greenwich Spanish Immersion Playdates

By: greenwichfreepress | March 20, 2019

YWCA Greenwich is launching a new program to teach Spanish to young children and their parents or guardians. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Suspected Drug Dealer Placed on Paid Leave from Job at Greenwich Schools

By: greenwichfreepress | March 20, 2019

A professional assistant at one of Greenwich’s public middle schools is on paid leave following his arrest on Monday for operating a drug factory and other drug related charges. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Greenwich Firefighters Extricate Driver in Rollover Crash on Putnam Ave

By: greenwichfreepress | March 20, 2019

On Wednesday afternoon around 3:00pm, Greenwich Fire Dept responded to a two car crash on East Putnam Ave near the YWCA that resulted in a SUV rolling over. Firefighters had to extricate the driver of the SUV. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Man Charged with Trespassing, Breach of Peace in Riverside

By: greenwichfreepress | March 20, 2019

A man was allegedly banging on the door of a residence off Sound Beach Ave Extension. Continue Reading →

Schools

Two GHS Students are Finalists for Women of Innovation Awards

By: greenwichfreepress | March 20, 2019

Finalists include two students from Greenwich High School – Hiba Hussain and Raina Jain. Continue Reading →

Government

P&Z Review Stipulation Agreement on 143 Sound Beach Ave: “A Good Compromise”

By: greenwichfreepress | March 20, 2019

“The applicant has been very accommodating to specific changes and requests to changes to architecture. I feel we have a good compromise here,” said commissioner Nick Macri. Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

Farricker: Bergstein’s Tolling Bill is Unfortunate Example of Governmental Laziness

By: greenwichfreepress | March 19, 2019

“As a lifelong proud Democrat, it saddens me that we are looking to solve a problem stemming from decades of government inaction on the backs of the middle class and small businessperson — people who have always been willing to help when asked fairly.” – Frank Farriker, former chair of Greenwich DTC Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

GPD Make Major Drug Bust at Armstrong Court

By: greenwichfreepress | March 19, 2019

Among the items seized was approximately 20 grams of suspected cocaine, a small amount of marijuana, and numerous items associated with the weighing, concealing, storage, and packaging of narcotics for sale. In addition, $7,000.00
in cash was seized. Continue Reading →

Government

Parks & Rec Hires New Superintendent of Parks & Trees / Tree Warden

By: greenwichfreepress | March 19, 2019

r. Kramer has over 25 years of work experience in the horticulture industry, in both the public and private sector. Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

Drake: Lengthening Town’s Debts Is Not In Our Interest

By: greenwichfreepress | March 19, 2019

“In the last 12 budgets, we’ve appropriated the massive amount of $664 million to create improved infrastructure… We financed these projects either from cash reserves or with our successful borrowing policy of short maturities. Our general practice is to borrow over seven years: a one-year note rolled over to a second year, followed by a five year bond. The clear advantage of this approach is that the debt is rapidly retired.” – Bill Drake, Republican member of the BET Continue Reading →