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

By: greenwichfreepress | 17 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

Friends of the Wallace Center Announce “Friendraiser” Happy Hour

The Friends of the Wallace Center is happy to announce that its Friendraiser/Fundraiser Happy Hour at Caren’s Cos Cobber is back by popular demand. Please come be a “Best Friend” to the Wallace Center and enjoy a drink, appetizer specials, great camaraderie and win fun door prizes.

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.

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Police & Fire

Police Issue Ticket for Pot Possession to Disoriented Pedestrian

By: greenwichfreepress | November 12, 2017

A pedestrian was alert and conscious, but disoriented. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Greenwich Police Catch up With Wanted Man at Westchester Correctional Facility

By: greenwichfreepress | November 11, 2017

Omar B Rabadi. Photo courtesy Greenwich Police Dept

Police traveled to Westchester Correctional facility to arrest a man on warrant for a slew of charged stemming back to an incident in Cos Cob in July including trespass, threatening, stalking and harassment. Continue Reading →

Dogs

Rescues from Reputable Tennessee Rescue, “SASS” Are Traveling to CT to Seek New Homes for Dogs

By: greenwichfreepress | November 11, 2017

Volunteers from SASS, which is short for Shelly’s Angels Saving Strays, are traveling from Tennessee to Norwalk for an adoption event on Nov 11 and 12 at PetSmart. Continue Reading →

Sports

Fighting the Odds, BANC Raiders Head to Playoffs Vs Cos Cob Crushers on Sunday

By: greenwichfreepress | November 11, 2017

In season one the BANC Raiders did not win a single game. Last year, they rose to two wins. And this year, their three victories propelled them into the GFYL’s fourth playoff seed. The BANC Raiders will dress 15 players this Sunday, Nov 12 for their playoff bout against the Cos Cob Crushers who are 8-0. Continue Reading →

Real Estate

Up to the Minute Greenwich Property Transfers, Nov 1, 2017

By: greenwichfreepress | November 11, 2017

23 Terrace Ave sold on Nov 1, 2017 for $1,299,000 Continue Reading →

Arts

“Sacred” a Film that Explores Spiritual Life, to Be Screened at St. Paul’s Riverside Church on Nov 12

By: greenwichfreepress | November 10, 2017

Sacred will be screened at St. Paul’s Riverside Church on Sunday, Nov 12 at 2:00pm. Greenwich’s Bill Baker is the film’s executive producer. The film is directed by Academy Award Winner Tom Lennon. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Thief Captured on Dairy Road Surveillance Camera Stealing a Security Camera

By: greenwichfreepress | November 10, 2017

A homeowner had two video surveillance cameras pointed at each other and was able to record a thief stealing one of the cameras. Continue Reading →

Obituaries

Frank Gasparino, 62

By: greenwichfreepress | November 10, 2017

Family and friends will honor the life of Frank at Yannantuono’s Funeral Home 584 Gramatan Avenue Mt. Vernon, NY on Sunday, November 12 from 2pm to 6pm. Funeral to be held on Monday, November 13 at St. Peter & Paul 11:00 am. Continue Reading →

Real Estate

Up to the Minute Greenwich Property Transfers, Oct 30-31, 2017

By: greenwichfreepress | November 10, 2017

203 Clapboard Ridge Rd sold on Oct 27, 2017 for $3,350,000 Continue Reading →

Government

Again, P&Z, Neighbors Balk at 143 Sound Beach Avenue Development Filed Under 8-30g

By: greenwichfreepress | November 10, 2017

The last public hearing on the proposed development on Sound Beach Ave drew a standing room only crowd. Again. The building features just 47 parking spots for 60 units, in which 30% would be marketed as affordable under CT General Statute 8-30g. Continue Reading →