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Western Middle School Principal Suzanne Coyne to Depart

By: greenwichfreepress | 2 hours ago

Since 1997, Ms Coyne has worked at Greenwich Public Schools, holding multiple positions, including special education teacher and district special education instructional coach, but has called Western home since 2014 when then superintendent William McKersie appointed her assistant principal.

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Government

P&Z Watch: Sacred Heart Greenwich Proposes 26,000 Sq Ft STEM Building

The applicant proposed to construct a 26,000 square foot academic building including a bridge connection area and associated site improvements, on a 109.197-acre campus at 1177 King Street in the RA-4 zone.

Government

RTM Meeting Featuring Bush Statue, Speed Cameras and Hamill Rink Postponed

The RTM moderator postponed the meeting due to the severe power outage many experienced over the weekend and the difficulty RTM members and/or residents may have either driving to the meeting or participating via Zoom, the meeting is postponed.

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Police & Fire

Greenwich Man Charged for Alleged Violent and Tumultuous Behavior

By: greenwichfreepress | June 9, 2025

Police said the suspect attempted to inflict serious physical injury on the victim by means of a deadly weapon. Continue Reading →

Opinion

TALKING TRANSPORTATION: Wires Down on Metro-North

By: greenwichfreepress | June 9, 2025

Scores of trains were delayed throughout the Northeast Corridor, both on Metro-North and Amtrak. But two were stranded between stations with no power… and no AC. One, an Amtrak train carrying 400 people, got very hot. Because the windows don’t open, people started to get upset according to media reports. Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

Prihoda: Opponents of HB 5002, What are your ideas on the dearth of affordable housing and growing homelessness?

By: greenwichfreepress | June 9, 2025

“Affordable housing is the Hot Potato, Kick the Can game and issue which continues to haunt all of Connecticut. Young families, seniors, those seeking shelter from climate’s elements wind, rain, snow, ice, extreme heat – what are they meant to do?” – Monica Prihoda Continue Reading →

Arts

Unleashed: A New Art Show at Coffee for Good Opens June 14

By: greenwichfreepress | June 9, 2025

At Coffee for Good, “Unleashed,” a collection of pet inspired works by the exceptional artists of Maggie Daly Arts Cooperative, runs June 14 through Sept 15, 2025. Continue Reading →

Opinion

Fazio Issues Statement Urging Governor Lamont to Veto HB 5002

By: greenwichfreepress | June 8, 2025

“I urge the governor to veto H.B. 5002. Let’s go back to the drawing board, work together across the aisle, and find real solutions that address housing affordability—without gutting local control. Our towns and cities deserve a seat at the table—not a mandate from Hartford.” – State Senator Ryan Fazio (R-36) Continue Reading →

Government

P&Z Watch: Vacant Nursing Home on King Street Okayed for 17-Unit Rental Apartments

By: greenwichfreepress | June 8, 2025

The recently enacted CGS Section 8-2r enables the adaptive reuse of vacant nursing homes as multi-family housing. Greenwich P&Z said the former RegalCare building on King Street met the criteria to become a 17-unit rental apartment facility. Continue Reading →

Government

Next for the Wrecking Ball in Greenwich: 11 Old Houses to Make Way for 120-Unit, 40% Affordable Housing Development

By: greenwichfreepress | June 7, 2025

After rejecting a 70-unit proposal with 12 affordable units in 2017, the Greenwich Planning & Zoning commission approved Joe Tranfo’s 120-unit 6-story building in May 2024. The development will feature two structures separated by a driveway, a total of 120 units and 180 parking spaces. Submitted under the state’s 8-30g statute, a whopping 40% of the units will be affordable, far more than required in an 8-30g. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Greenwich Police Dept Benefit Car Show Postponed to Sunday

By: greenwichfreepress | June 7, 2025

All proceeds from the event will benefit the Greenwich Police Department Scholarship Fund. Continue Reading →

Real Estate

Up to the Minute Greenwich Property Transfers, May 1-5, 2025

By: greenwichfreepress | June 7, 2025

22 Oval Ave sold on May 2, 2025 for $3,230,000 Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

LETTER: How to Stop Blowing Your Money Away at 250 m.p.h.

By: greenwichfreepress | June 6, 2025

“If your crew finishes by blasting your grass clippings away with a leaf blower, you’re literally blowing your money away at 250 m.p.h. Those clippings are green gold. Left in place, they break down within a week or two, returning nutrients to the soil and feeding your lawn naturally.” – Svetlana Tsalik Continue Reading →