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The Resurgence of Thrifting Draws Treasure Hunters to Greenwich

By: greenwichfreepress | 2 hours ago

The renewed focus on thrifting is driven in party by a reaction against fast fashion and a desire for sustainability, especially among the young people. There are three popular thrift shops in Greenwich: Rummage Room in Old Greenwich, The Marketplace by Fofie and Mia’s in Byram, and the Greenwich Auxiliary Thrift Shop in Chickahominy.

Summer Camp

Pelagic Kids Fishing Camp: Youth Age 8 to 18 Learn to Catch Fish in Long Island Sound

Campers head out on camp boats – the Pelagic Beast in Greenwich – to explore the waters of the Long Island Sound, for a complete, unique outdoor experience. Guided by Coast Guard licensed captains daily, children are taught the basic fundamentals needed to catch their own fish.

Volunteering

Greenwich High School Student Completes SoundWaters Research Intensive

A Greenwich high school student spent this spring conducting hands-on marine research through the SoundWaters Research Intensive (SRI), studying topics ranging from kelp farming to biodiversity. Their work offers a compelling look at how students are engaging with local environmental issues and Long Island Sound.

Summer Camp

Greenwich Free Press Summer 2026 Camp Guide

Welcome to the 2026 GFP Summer Camp Guide. We will continue to add camps. Contact Heather Brown at [email protected] for details.

More Headlines

The Bailiwick Club Celebrates Grand Opening of New Pool and Expanded Dining Patio

P&Z Watch: Addition Proposed at Former BNY Mellon Building on Mason Street

Meet More Artists: Art in the Park Returns on Sunday, June 7

Arts

The USAF Academy Band presents: “The Spirit of America” in Greenwich, CT

By: greenwichfreepress | March 9, 2025

The USAF Academy Band will present “The Spirit of America,” a free concert held at Greenwich High School’s performing arts center. Continue Reading →

Holiday

Temple Sholom’s Purim Celebration is Wicked Fun!

By: greenwichfreepress | March 9, 2025

Temple Sholom held its Purim Carnival on Sunday and the temple was teeming with costumed kids. And parents! And staff! Continue Reading →

Around Town

YWCA Greenwich Honors 2025 Women Who Inspire

By: greenwichfreepress | March 9, 2025

Honorees included Elizabeth Koldyke Boolbol; Carmen E. Hughes; Alyssa Keleshian; Kirsten Lawrence, MD, MSCE; Alessandra M. Messineo Long, Esq.; Marie Rocha; Meg Russell; Tracy Schietinger; Brianna Siegel, MD; Kathryn Webster; and Dr. Maggie Young. Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

WOLD: Don’t Locate Statue of George HW Bush by World War I Obelisk

By: greenwichfreepress | March 9, 2025

“Bush’s place in Veterans Memorial Park should be next to the men who are mentioned that did not make it home during his life time, not standing in front of WWI monument with a massive granite tablet behind him and two lanes of traffic separating him from the ‘boys’ he knew from Greenwich who never made it home.” – David Wold Continue Reading →

Opinion

TALKING TRANSPORTATION: Metro-North’s First Female President To Retire

By: greenwichfreepress | March 9, 2025

“Rinaldi came to the railroad in 2003 as a lawyer and helped run Metro-North (and the LIRR for a while) through the dark days of COVID when more than 100 MTA workers died, as they kept service going while 90% of riders hunkered down in quarantine.” – Jim Cameron Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Greenwich Woman Charged for Attempting to Recant 911 Call

By: greenwichfreepress | March 9, 2025

The woman allegedly reported an emergency by calling 911 and gave a sworn written statement leading officers to conduct a criminal investigation. Continue Reading →