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Greenwich Farmers Market Opens May 16 in Horseneck Lot

By: greenwichfreepress | 21 hours ago

Oceans 180 will return with a vast variety of fresh seafood from Connecticut shores. Check out our interview with Oceans 180’s Jardar Nygaard, from last summer. ‍ Also, there are new vendors including New Petal Flower Farm out of Monroe, CT and Biscuits and Bones, who offer all natural dog food and dog treats.

Police & Fire

Saturday is Greenwich Police Day, a Fun Family Event

The event runs 10:00am to 2:00pm in “Police Alley,” at 11 Bruce Place.

Government

Justice Dept Investigation Determines Yale’s Medical School Discriminated Based on Race in Admissions

The investigation showed that, in general, Black and Hispanic applicants were admitted with consistently lower academic qualifications than their White and Asian counterparts. – US Dept of Justice

Around Town

YMCA of Greenwich Celebrates Record-Breaking Healthy Kids Day Attendance

The YMCA of Greenwich welcomed more than 450 attendees to its annual Healthy Kids Day, marking the largest turnout in the event’s history. YMCA staff members hosted a wide variety of activities throughout the building, including:

• Make-your-own sunflower pots
• DIY organic bird feeders
• Slime making stations
• Tie-dye t-shirt creation
• Push-up and squat contests
• Water safety games
• An obstacle course experience for kids

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Real Estate

Up to the Minute Greenwich Property Transfers, April 30 – May 6, 2025

By: greenwichfreepress | May 31, 2025

22 Round Hill Club Rd sold on May 6, 2025 for $13,000,000 Continue Reading →

Giving

Hope Grows This Spring: The Undies Project Spring Campaign

By: greenwichfreepress | May 31, 2025

Underwear and bras are the least donated items of clothing, and people finding themselves in shelters or crisis centers do not always have access to undergarments. As the only organization both locally and nationally addressing this, The Undies Project has developed a waiting-list of organizations needing their help. Continue Reading →

Business

Greenwich Chamber’s New Director, Andrea Blume: Our Vision is to Drive Growth

By: greenwichfreepress | May 30, 2025

With a strategic eye on innovation and community, Greenwich Chamber director Andrea Blume leads Greenwich’s business network into a new era of opportunity. Continue Reading →

Obituaries

Eileen M. Chiappetta, 86

By: greenwichfreepress | May 30, 2025

There will be no calling hours. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on June 5th at 11:00am at St. Roch Church, St. Roch Avenue, Greenwich. Burial will be private. Continue Reading →

Obituaries

Richard Velde Bergstresser, 91, Former Greenwich First Selectman

By: greenwichfreepress | May 30, 2025

Richard’s ashes will be interred at Round Hill Community Church. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Continue Reading →

Obituaries

Lucy Williams, 100

By: greenwichfreepress | May 30, 2025

A funeral mass to celebrate Lucy’s life will be Tuesday June 17 at 10:00 am at St. Catherine of Siena in Riverside. Interment will follow at Putnam / St. Mary’s Cemetery on Parsonage Road Greenwich. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

In Stamford, Man on Scooter Hit by Car Sustains Serious Injuries

By: greenwichfreepress | May 30, 2025

The impact of the collision caused the scooter operator, a 46-year-old Stamford resident, to be thrown from his scooter onto the roadway. The incident took place Thursday around 11:00pm. Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

Greenwich Communities: On Community Development Block Grants, are our low-income residents not worthy?

By: greenwichfreepress | May 29, 2025

“We thank our foresighted courageous First Selectmen, Fred Camillo for taking a stand against this injustice. This is what Leadership is, standing up when others are telling you to sit down!” – Sam Romeo and Tony Johnson, Greenwich Communities Continue Reading →

Schools

PTA Council Essence Awards Shine a Light on Volunteers

By: greenwichfreepress | May 29, 2025

The 2025 PTA Council Award for Excellence in Voluntarism went to Tom Casazzone.
Lisa Sylvester was awarded 2025 PTA Lifetime Award for Excellence in Voluntarism. Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

ROTA: Public Input is Key for Possible Havemeyer Hotel

By: greenwichfreepress | May 29, 2025

“The addition of a two-story parking structure is a huge red flag that indicates that the hotel/restaurant will not have sufficient parking, particularly when it hosts weddings and other events which will likely spill over and take precious parking spaces from other entities on Greenwich Avenue.” – Adele Rota Continue Reading →

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