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Greenwich Police Department Opens Its Doors for Community-Focused Police Day 2026

By: greenwichfreepress | 11 hours ago

Throughout the day, officers showcased specialized units including the SWAT team, dive team, and the department drone program. Police vehicles and equipment were displayed outside headquarters as children and families had the opportunity to speak directly with officers about their roles and training.

Around Town

Riverside Garden Club To Celebrate Nation’s 250th at Knapp’s Tavern

The Riverside Garden Club invites all to join them for a tour of the Colonial Herb Garden and light refreshments. Two Roads Brewery of Stratford has generously volunteered to brew ale using the hops grown at the colonial garden. Come sample what George Washington would have been served at the Knapp’s Tavern during his traverse through Greenwich 250 years ago.

Volunteering

Junior League of Greenwich Completes 100+ Volunteer Hours During Inaugural All Service Day

Forty-five members partnered with local nonprofits across Greenwich in a day of hands-on service supporting children, families, and community organizations.

Letter to the Editor

LOCKTON: Blue Line Solutions is Controlled by RAF Equity

“The RTM is voting in June to accept the Greenwich Speed Camera plan. We all want our children to be safe, but we do not want our Town to be the honey pot for an out of state Equity Fund.” – Janet Lockton

More Headlines

Tina Courpas Receives Unanimous Support from Local Republicans for Second Term Representing 149th District

At Raphaël’s Bakery, Orange Awning Signals Welcoming Atmosphere, Superior Menu

Code Ninjas Returns with Another Summer of COOL Enrichment

Police & Fire

Man Sentenced in Case of Stolen Money Orders from Old Greenwich Post Office

By: greenwichfreepress | January 17, 2018

A man is going to prison for his part in a scheme that involved the theft of postal money orders from Old Greenwich. Continue Reading →

Health

Influenza Making Inroads in Greenwich: Not too Late for Vaccine; Tamiflu Shortages

By: greenwichfreepress | January 17, 2018

The CT Department of Public Health announced that there have been at least 15 deaths in CT directly linked to the flu. Greenwich Dept of Health finished its flu clinics, with exception of vaccines for those 65+. Darien and New Canaan still have flu shot clinics. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Security Footage at Hermes Results in Larceny Arrest

By: greenwichfreepress | January 17, 2018

A man was developed as a suspect after being detained for a separate larceny incident. Police say he was also observed on security footage committing the crime. Continue Reading →

Real Estate

Up to the Minute Greenwich Property Transfers, Jan 9-10, 2018

By: greenwichfreepress | January 17, 2018

55 Arch Street sold on Jan 9, 2018 for $3,500,000 Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

Greenwich Delegation Condemn Toxic, Divisive Rhetoric

By: greenwichfreepress | January 17, 2018

“Selective hatred whether on the local, state or federal level is something that we will not tolerate, nor should the residents of the town of Greenwich.” – Senator Scott Frantz, Rep. Livvy Floren, Rep. Mike Bocchino, Rep. Fred Camillo Continue Reading →

Obituaries

RTM Leaders Pay Tribute to Longtime Colleague Lloyd Hull

By: greenwichfreepress | January 16, 2018

During Tuesday’s RTM meeting, moderator Tom Byrne and District 10 chair Gerald Anderson gave tributes to Lloyd Nelson Hull, who died on January 13, 2018 at the age 95. Continue Reading →

Government

Republican and Democratic Party Caucuses Endorse Candidates

By: greenwichfreepress | January 16, 2018

List of endorsed candidates for election to the Repubican and Democratic Town Committees of Greenwich. Caucuses were held on January 10 and 11. Continue Reading →

Obituaries

Florence Orrico, 101

By: greenwichfreepress | January 16, 2018

To honor her life, family and friends will gather Thursday, January 18 from 5:00-8:00pm at COXE & GRAZIANO FUNERAL HOME, 134 Hamilton Avenue, Greenwich. Continue Reading →

Schools

Redshirting: How parents hack kindergarten for recruitment

By: Alexander Reiner | January 16, 2018

The increasing trend is to delay children a year before they enter kindergarten. From 1970 to 2009, the percent of kindergarteners over 5, indicating children might have been redshirted, has increased from 5.4 percent to 17 percent, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. Many believe these redshirted students have an advantage in the recruitment process. Continue Reading →

Obituaries

Inez M. Marella, 94

By: greenwichfreepress | January 16, 2018

A memorial mass will be held in Greenwich at a future time. A private interment will be held in Lafayette Memorial Park, Brier Hill, Pennsylvania in the summer. Continue Reading →