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

By: greenwichfreepress | 6 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

Police & Fire

Police Arrest Woman on Warrant for Failure to Appear

By: greenwichfreepress | March 14, 2019

Police officers responded to Moshier Street to attempt to serve a warrant for a New Fairfield woman. Continue Reading →

Government

Town Hires Yonkers Police Sergeant as Part Time Emergency Preparedness Coordinator

By: greenwichfreepress | March 14, 2019

David Fraszka, the newly hired Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, will plan for public health emergencies in the Town of Greenwich. He was hired under a limited financial federal grant. The Board of Health say he is a talented candidate that has been cross trained in other emergency disciplines. Continue Reading →

Arts

Greenwich Teen Teaches Photography at Boys & Girls Club for Girl Scout Gold Award

By: greenwichfreepress | March 14, 2019

Anna Meurer has taught students about the basics of camera function, as well as beginning photography techniques such as perspective and lighting. Continue Reading →

Government

Town Environmental Affairs Director Reflects on Plastic Bag Ban’s One Year Anniversary

By: greenwichfreepress | March 13, 2019

Enforcement has been uncomplicated, rarely taking more than a phone call for businesses to comply with the program. “People shouldn’t hesitate to report non-compliance. There is no heavy-handed consequence needed – only education.” Continue Reading →

Schools

GHS Announces National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists

By: greenwichfreepress | March 13, 2019

About National Merit Scholarship Program is an academic competition for recognition and scholarships that began in 1955. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

GPD Arrest New Canaan Man For Failure to Appear for 1993 Charge

By: greenwichfreepress | March 13, 2019

After being charged with Failure to Appear, a New Canaan man was released on $500 bond. He is scheduled to appear in Stamford Superior Court on March 25. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Greenwich Fire Dept Seeks Volunteer Firefighters, Fire Police

By: greenwichfreepress | March 13, 2019

Volunteer members of the Greenwich Fire Department work along the Career Firefighters as a team in mitigating emergency fire calls. You will be taught the skills both in house and outside of the department in order to operate safely. Continue Reading →

Government

RTM District 4 in Byram Has One Vacancy

By: greenwichfreepress | March 13, 2019

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RTM District 4 (Byram) has one vacancy and will elect a new member at their meeting on Wednesday, April 3, 2019. Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

League of Women Voters: Be a Candidate for The Upcoming Municipal Elections

By: greenwichfreepress | March 13, 2019

Election 2019 is set for November 5, when Greenwich voters will be electing candidates to run important Town functions. For the first time in almost 15 years, there will not be an incumbent First Selectman candidate. Continue Reading →

Government

State Rep Camillo Announces Intent to Run for Greenwich First Selectman

By: greenwichfreepress | March 12, 2019

“It’s not about title, nor the next logical first step. I love my job at at the state capital but I love my Town more…In 10-1/2 years at the state capital, one thing I’ve learned is I never want to see my hometown be like Hartford.” – Fred Camillo Continue Reading →