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

By: greenwichfreepress | 9 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

Obituaries

Evelyn Molcan Mattison, 96

By: greenwichfreepress | January 15, 2018

There are no services and the burial will be private at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Rye, NY. Continue Reading →

Health

Temple Sholom Hosts Most Productive Blood Drive in Connecticut

By: greenwichfreepress | January 15, 2018

The next drive at Temple Sholom will be held on Monday, March 5, 2018, from 1:30-6:30 pm. Continue Reading →

Government

POCD Workshops Will Focus on Greenwich Ave, Village Centers and Post Rd Corridor

By: greenwichfreepress | January 15, 2018

There are 3 upcoming workshops for community input. The first will begin information gathering. The focus of the second will be on Greenwich Ave and village centers. The third will focus on the Post Rd corridor. Continue Reading →

Government

Hillside Rd Neighbors Fed Up with Traffic & GHS Students Monopolizing On-Street Parking

By: greenwichfreepress | January 14, 2018

Student parking on Hillside Road and visitor parking at Greenwich High School are not written into town code.

Neighbors said that with GHS selling permits to students to park on Hillside Rd and renting both fields and the building to outside groups including Trinity Church on Sundays, Hillside Road was a commercial zone masquerading as a residential zone. Continue Reading →

Health

Novel Fundraiser at GHS Helps Raise Awareness of Mental Health Disorders and Drug Abuse

By: greenwichfreepress | January 14, 2018

In 2 weeks, GHS clubs collected 5,054 lbs of items including clothing, towels and sheets in green bins at GHS, Nathaniel Witherell and the Teen Center. That resulted in a check for about $850 from Fairco Greentree Recycling. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Text and Drive? Using Your Smart Phone Increases Crash Risk

By: greenwichfreepress | January 14, 2018

In Connecticut during 2016 there were 12 distraction related fatalities and more than 3,200 injuries. Continue Reading →

Business

Greenwich Public Relations Campaign: Preliminary Results Shared

By: greenwichfreepress | January 14, 2018

On Wednesday the First Selectman’s Economic Advisory Committee talked about the PR campaign results to date. The campaign, funded by a combo of town and private funds, is being spearheaded by PR firm Lou Hammond Group. Continue Reading →

Real Estate

Up to the Minute Greenwich Property Transfers, Jan 5-8, 2018

By: greenwichfreepress | January 13, 2018

7 Ricki Beth Lane sold on Jan 5, 2018 for $1,983,000 Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

GPD: Stolen Restaurant Cooking Oil; Dumpster Diving

By: greenwichfreepress | January 13, 2018

Thieves are getting creative. Continue Reading →

Business

These “Safe Consumer” Resolutions Can Prevent Fraud and Save You Money in 2018

By: greenwichfreepress | January 13, 2018

The keys to protecting ourselves from financial fraud and identity theft are knowing the red flags, and using a healthy dose of skepticism. Continue Reading →