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The Greenwich Police Dept announced that Lieutenant Timothy Kelly has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 Dr. John Clarke Award for Officer of the Year, the Department’s highest and most distinguished honor.
Greenwich Free Press and Stone Bridge Wine & Spirits (formerly LaBella’s Fine Wine & Spirits) are hosting a “Countdown to Summer” wine sampling event on Wed, May 6 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. Peter Shah, owner of Cos Cob Wine & Spirits, took over the business about a year ago. GFP readers are invited to join GFP editor and readers to check out the store, enjoy some wine and cheese.
Each spring, Seed-to-Seed plants are showcased at GLT’s annual Native Plant Sale, held in May at the Mueller Preserve (370 Round Hill Road), making thousands of locally grown native plants available to the public. The sale will be open to the public at the Mueller Preserve on Friday, May 8 (9 a.m.–3 p.m.) and Saturday, May 9 (9 a.m.–1 p.m.)
The Blight Review Board hearing officer’s memorandum of decision found that the Town had established there was a nuisance and blight at the property at 93 Bruce Park Avenue, constituting an emergency, requiring immediate action to protect the public health, safety or welfare, and warrants that an appropriate member of the blight review board immediately act to correct or abate the emergency.
This Sunday, Karen will share practical advice for navigating high-stakes moments — in business, at home, and in your personal life. She’ll explore why doing the right thing rarely makes you popular, how people can hold vastly different views of the same crisis, and how faith gives us the strength to stand by difficult decisions. Continue Reading →
An Exclusive Intimate Concert with World-Renowned Cellist to Benefit PROJECT MUSIC, a nonprofit organization committed to providing high- quality music education and performance opportunities to youth, regardless of financial means. Continue Reading →
The proposal for 49 Brookside submitted under the town’s 6-110 regulation to encourage workforce housing. One of the 9 units would be below market. Continue Reading →
The brand is reopening its Cos Cob location on Tuesday, April 28 following a renovation, introducing a new salad bar – added in response to strong customer demand – alongside a refreshed in-store experience. To celebrate, Green & Tonic is offering $1 salads from 12–2:00pm, giving guests the chance to build their own bowl and experience the new offering firsthand. Continue Reading →
New collaboration at Camp Seton increases access to affordable childcare, outdoor learning, and youth leadership opportunities Continue Reading →
On Friday, May 1, a Memorial Funeral Mass will be held at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, 178 Greenwich Avenue, at 10:00am, followed by an interment at St. Mary’s/Putnam Cemetery, 35 Parsonage Road, Greenwich CT. A reception will follow at the Greenwich Boat and Yacht Club, 9 Grass Island Road, Greenwich, at approximately 12:00 – 3:00pm. Continue Reading →
This drop-in event invites the community to explore simple, meaningful ways to care for their mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being—no appointments needed. Continue Reading →
Greenwich is gearing up for Household Hazardous Waste Day on Saturday May 2, from 8:00am to 1:00pm in the Island Beach Parking lot. Residents display your Holly Hill hang tag permit if you have one. Alternately, show your driver’s license with Greenwich address. Continue Reading →
With plants galore, gardening accessories, cut flowers and much-anticipated Plant of the Year, the bustling market is the best way to start summer gardens, while supporting GBC and its mission to connect people of all ages with plants and nature. There will be three speakers to educate the crowd on roses, container gardens and new annuals. Continue Reading →
Keynote speaker Ali Morgan, DEI practitioner and education coach, emphasized that “the talk” with children about inclusion and navigating racism is not a one-time perfect conversation, but rather a series of moments.
“It’s a question at the dinner table, or in the car. It’s a comment after school, or a moment of confusion or discomfort…How we respond in those moments is ultimately what matters.” Continue Reading →