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

By: greenwichfreepress | 12 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

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.

Letter to the Editor

LOCKTON: Blue Line Solutions is Controlled by RAF Equity

“The RTM is voting in June to accept the Greenwich Speed Camera plan. We all want our children to be safe, but we do not want our Town to be the honey pot for an out of state Equity Fund.” – Janet Lockton

More Headlines

Tina Courpas Receives Unanimous Support from Local Republicans for Second Term Representing 149th District

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Around Town

Greenwich Historical Society Tours Riversville to Round Hill: Evolution from Farmland to Country Clubs, Private Schools

By: Katherine Du | July 12, 2015

A Historical Society bus tour of history-rich Northwestern Greenwich made several stops. One stop was at a house made of stones from China’s Yangtze River. Another stop was at the 33-acre Field-Griffen House, one of the oldest estates in Greenwich, where for several generations Quakers farmed. The sold-out tour stopped at the Round Hill Store, the oldest general store in America, and also stopped at the site at which the Ku Klux Klan burned a 20-foot high cross to retaliate the opening of an ecumenical church in 1924. Continue Reading →

Obituaries

Gus Peter Cantavero, 67, Greenwich Native, Construction Contractor

By: greenwichfreepress | July 12, 2015

Visitation will be held on Sunday July 12, 2015 from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Castiglione Funeral Home, 544 Old Post Rd #3, Greenwich. A service will be held at the funeral home on Monday July 13 at 10:00 am. Burial to follow at St. Mary Cemetery, 399 North Street, Greenwich. Continue Reading →

Parenting

How-To Write a Great College Essay: A Free Talk at Cos Cob Library

By: greenwichfreepress | July 12, 2015

The Friends and Staff of the Cos Cob Library welcome Cos Cob resident Michele Turk, who will present a free lecture on how to write an impressive college admissions essay. The lecture will be held at the Cos Cob Library on Monday, July 13 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Students and their parents are welcome to attend. Michele Turk has worked as a writer and editor for two decades, and she has worked as an adjunct writing professor at Quinnipaic University. Her articles have appeared in Business Week, USA Weekend, Parents and U.S. News and World Report magazines, among other publications. Turk is the author of “Blood, Sweat and Tears: An Oral History of the American Red Cross,” and co-editor of “Inkstained,” a collection of essays by the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism Class of 1992. Continue Reading →

Giving

Cool $ Million to Arrive at Greenwich’s Nathaniel Witherell Monday Afternoon

By: greenwichfreepress | July 12, 2015

The $1 million will help offset construction costs of Project Renew to modernize the 112-Year-old facility on Parsonage Road in Greenwich. Continue Reading →

Dogs

Former Adopt-A-Dog Leader, Allyson Halm, is New Canaan’s New Animal Control Officer

By: greenwichfreepress | July 12, 2015

Former Adopt-A-Dog director Allyson Halm is New Canaan Animal Control’s newest officer. Born and raised in Greenwich, Halm is familiar with the Fairfield County and New Canaan area. Before joining the staff in New Canaan, Halm worked with Greenwich Animal Control for 12 years, then became the CEO of Adopt-A-Dog of Greenwich for seven years. Halm is excited to take on the position at New Canaan’s Animal Control. Continue Reading →

Dogs

PHOTOS: The Dogs Won the Day at Coxe & Graziano

By: greenwichfreepress | July 11, 2015

About a dozen dogs and an equal number of volunteers from a variety of local dog rescue groups had a great day in the parking lot of Coxe & Graziano Funeral Home on Hamilton Ave. Local families streamed in throughout the event on Saturday and a few adoptions are pending. Continue Reading →

Business

Multi-Dog Rescue Adoption Event at Coxe & Graziano Set for Saturday, July 11

By: greenwichfreepress | July 11, 2015

Please stop by Coxe & Graziano parking lot at 134 Hamilton Ave on Saturday July 11 from 11:00am til 2:00pm for a multi-dog rescue group adoption event. There will be about a dozen dogs in a variety of sizes and breeds from Adopt-A-Dog, Cat Assistance, Rising Dove and Northwind Kennels. Continue Reading →

Around Town

PHOTOS: Sidewalks of Smiles: Bargains on Greenwich Ave Continue through Weekend

By: Emma Daley | July 11, 2015

Greenwich’s annual sidewalk sales days run through Sunday. There are 120 participating businesses in the Greenwich Ave area and shoppers are advised to bring quarters to feed the meters and wear comfy walking shoes. Continue Reading →

Government

Greenwich Reform Synagogue vs Cos Cob Neighbors: It’s All Over But the Shouting

By: greenwichfreepress | July 11, 2015

A settlement was recently reached between Greenwich Reform Synagogue and Cos Cob Families Fighting for Residential Rights (CCFFRR). The settlement, which means GRS will build a 12,000 sq ft synagogue on Orchard St, but with a series of conditions, follows three years of expensive and divisive wrangling. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

UPDATE: Missing Greenwich Girl, Emely Rodas Is Okay

By: greenwichfreepress | July 11, 2015

Missing Greenwich Girl, Emely Rodas. Last seen in Black Tights, Black Boots and Black Short Sleeve Shirt Continue Reading →