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

By: greenwichfreepress | 19 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.

Government

League of Women Voters Greenwich to Host Recap of Connecticut’s 2026 Legislative Session

The event is on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at Burning Tree Country Club, 120 Perkins Road, Greenwich. Registration is required.

Opinion

Talking Transportation: Bring Your Bike on Board

Whatever your destination, always BYO (and wear) a helmet when operating on two wheels. And remember: E-bikes and scooters should use UL-certified batteries and never be charged aboard any vehicle or station. – Jim Cameron

Police & Fire

Greenwich Police Scholarship Fund Announces Milestone Gala on Oct 17 at Riverside Yacht Club

The event will feature dinner, dancing, special tributes, and celebratory moments recognizing the Department’s rich history and longstanding contributions to Greenwich.

More Headlines

Commemoration for National Gun Violence Awareness Day Set for June 5

Friends of the Wallace Center Announce “Friendraiser” Happy Hour

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

Health

Greenwich Hospital hosts a free seminar on weight-loss surgery

By: greenwichfreepress | November 9, 2017

If you’re 60 pounds or more overweight and concerned about developing obesity-related conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, slee Continue Reading →

Government

Greenwich Women Gain Enhanced Presence on RTM Following Historic Election

By: greenwichfreepress | November 8, 2017

Greenwich’s RTM has moved from being roughly one third women to being half women. In district after district, women who were new petition candidates won their contests. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Multiple Charges for Woman with Fake Credit Card at Saks

By: greenwichfreepress | November 8, 2017

Investigation determined a woman provided a fraudulent credit card at Saks and then interfered with a police investigation. Continue Reading →

Arts

The Greenwich Exchange Gift Fair at Round Hill Club Kicks Off the Holiday ShoppingSeason

By: greenwichfreepress | November 8, 2017

Hand knit sweaters in tie for the holidays at the Greenwich Exchange for Women's Work

Shop and meet artisans demonstrating their crafts at the annual Greenwich Exchange for Women’s Work gift fair is set for Wednesday, November 8 from 10:00am-5:00pm and Thursday, Nov 9 from 10:00am until 3:00pm at the Round Hill Club, 33 Round Hill Club Road. Continue Reading →

Giving

Junior League of Greenwich to Host The Enchanted Forest 2017 New Location, Christ Church

By: greenwichfreepress | November 8, 2017

Kids Can Do Their Own Holiday Shopping in The Children’s Giving Shop at The Enchanted Forest hosted by the Junior League of Greenwich November 16-18. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

New York Teen Arrested for Using Stolen Credit Card at Saks

By: greenwichfreepress | November 8, 2017

Greenwich Police responded to Saks around noon on Saturday on a report of a possible fraudulent transaction. Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

Tesei: Not a Scintilla of Truth in Farricker’s Accusations

By: greenwichfreepress | November 8, 2017

“Given his signing of a consent decree with the Office of State Ethics in October in which Mr. Farricker agreed to repay the State $11,318 for improper reimbursements for personal expenses, one might think Mr. Farricker would have been more responsible before making unsubstantiated accusations.” – Peter Tesei Continue Reading →

Government

Greenwich Police Help in Investigation Resulting in Guilty Plea in Credit Card Fraud Scheme

By: greenwichfreepress | November 8, 2017

Deirdre M. Daly, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut - Greenwich Free Press

A woman pleaded guilty in court in Hartford to having used publicly available information to obtain phone numbers for wealthy senior citizens. She added addresses of abandoned or foreclosed properties to victims’ credit card information. She then used compromised credit card accounts to order merchandise from high-end retailers Continue Reading →

Government

Greenwich Election 2017: Tesei Wins 6th Term, Bernstein Vindicated, Richman Wins Tax Collector, Von Keyserling Out

By: greenwichfreepress | November 8, 2017

Peter Bernstein, Meghan Olsson and Kathleen Stowe

BOE petition candidate, Republican Peter Bernstein won more votes than any candidate in Tuesday’s municipal election in Greenwich. Bernstein ran on a platform that opposed charter change. Howard Richman defeated incumbent Tod Laudonia. Peter Tesei won an unprecedented 6th term, but received fewer votes than selectman John Toner. Chris von Keyserling did not with the 17th term on RTM that he hoped for. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Woman Charged after a Fight in the Overnight Hours

By: greenwichfreepress | November 7, 2017

Greenwich Police arrested a Rye Brook woman on Nov 4 after a responding to a fight on East Putnam Ave around 2:30am. Continue Reading →