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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

Greenwich Real Estate Report: Get To Know Greenwich & This Month’s Neighborhood Spotlight

By: Stefanie Lacoff | February 10, 2025

Get To Know Greenwich & This Month’s Neighborhood Spotlight, Downtown Greenwich. Continue Reading →

Government

Historic District Commission Notice of Feb 12, 2025 Meeting

By: greenwichfreepress | February 10, 2025

Notice is hereby given that on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 7 P.M. an in person Public Hearing will be held in the Mazza Meeting Room on the 1st Floor of Town Hall by the Historic District Commission of the Town of Greenwich to hold their regular monthly meeting as required by Connecticut General Statute Chapter 97a, Section 7-147a through 7-147y. Continue Reading →

Giving

Hammer & Nails Barber Takes to the Road to Give a Veteran a Haircut and Beard Trim

By: greenwichfreepress | February 9, 2025

Recently, an unexpected call from Phil Brous gave the staff at Hammer & Nails the chance to make a difference in the life of a local hero — a veteran who was staying at Greenwich Hospital. Continue Reading →

Opinion

TALKING TRANSPORTATION: Retail Competition for Amtrak

By: greenwichfreepress | February 9, 2025

AmeriStar claims to have $5.5 billion ready to spend on its own fleet of 160 mph high-speed trains built by the same company Amtrak is using for the next generation of Acela trainsets. Continue Reading →

Government

P&Z Denies Historic Overlay for 49 Sherwood in Fourth Ward: “We’re not seeing enough preservation”

By: greenwichfreepress | February 9, 2025

The day after P&Z denied the historic overlay, demolition crews set about razing the structure. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Police Charge Speeding Driver Dragging Bumper Under Vehicle in Cos Cob

By: greenwichfreepress | February 9, 2025

According to the criminal information summary, the car was crossing over the lane lines while dragging its front bumper on the ground underneath the vehicle. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Greenwich Police ORCA Unit & Bike Unit Coordinated Effort Results in Arrests of Trio of Bank Fraud Suspects

By: greenwichfreepress | February 9, 2025

Recognizing the urgency, the Organized Retail Crime ActivityOrganized Retail Crime Activity (ORCA) unit Unit coordinated with the Bike Unit, combining resources to ensure a swift response. Continue Reading →

Real Estate

Up to the Minute Greenwich Property Transfers, Jan 15-27, 2025

By: greenwichfreepress | February 8, 2025

220 Overlook Drive sold on Jan 17, 2025 for $5,675,000 Continue Reading →

Schools

District Releases Greenwich High School Honor Rolls for Second Marking Period

By: greenwichfreepress | February 8, 2025

Full time students are eligible for Honors and High Honors status based upon their quarterly Grade Point Average. Students with GPA’s of 3.6-3.9 are named to the Honor Roll. Students with GPA’s of 4.0 and higher are named to the High Honor Roll. Continue Reading →

Schools

Greenwich High School Students Flex Their Constitutional Knowledge at Statewide Competition

By: greenwichfreepress | February 8, 2025

Greenwich High School with teacher Aaron Hull took third place. Continue Reading →

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