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Greenwich 8th Grade Capstone Project Highlights Benefits of Pet Rescue

By: greenwichfreepress | 7 hours ago

If you are not currently in a position to bring a pet into your home, you can still play a vital role in contributing to these wonderful organizations. Consider reaching out to these shelters to discuss temporary fostering opportunities, which get animals out of kennels and into a home environment. Additionally, these nonprofits rely entirely on financial donations, volunteer kennel assistance, and supplies from their public wish lists to keep their doors open. – Ava Caroll

Schools

Greenwich’s New Lebanon School Named 2026 CT Blue Ribbon School

New Lebanon School is one of 11 elementary schools in Greenwich enrolling 363 students in Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 5. Nearly 60% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price meals. New Lebanon’s overall accountability index earned in 2024-25 was 89.3, above the state target of 85 and their highest to date. The school’s performance has been improving steadily in recent years. They earned School of Distinction status for the first time in 2021-22 and repeated their performance in 2023-24 and 2024-25.

Schools

International School at Dundee to Mark 25 Years of IB Excellence with Community Open House

Alumni, Families & Staff Invited to Celebrate Quarter Century of Global Education. ISD will host an Open House on Thursday, May 28, from 4:00-5:30pm at its campus at 55 Florence Road in Riverside, bringing together former and current families, alumni, staff, and neighbors to mark a milestone 25 years in the making.

Government

Joe Kelly Secures Unanimous Nomination for State Senate

Republican delegates from Greenwich, North Stamford, and New Canaan convened in Greenwich Town Hall on Tuesday evening and unanimously nominated Joe Kelly as their candidate to represent the 36th District in the Connecticut State Senate. Mr. kelly is running to replace State Senator Ryan Fazio, also a Republican, who is vacating the seat to challenge incumbent Gov. Ned Lamont. Fazio took to the floor to nominate Kelly.

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Greenwich Free Press Summer 2026 Camp Guide

Register Today for the America’s 250th Greenwich Community 5K & Fun Mile: One Community, Two Distances, 250 Years of History.

Dogs

Meet Finn, a Jack Russell-Pointer Mix Being Fostered in Byram

By: greenwichfreepress | September 17, 2014

Finn’s foster mom tells us he is 5-months-old and is alert, sweet, cheerful and a friend to all who meet him, canine and human. Continue Reading →

Around Town

Win a Pair of General Admission Tickets to Wine + Food Festival 2014

By: greenwichfreepress | September 16, 2014

Do you have a good photo from a past Greenwich Food + Wine Festival? Send us your favorite photo for a chance to win a pair of tickets for Sept. 27 which includes the “Culinary Village.” Continue Reading →

Business

Grand Opening of YogaSmoga on Greenwich Avenue: You’re Invited

By: greenwichfreepress | September 16, 2014

Yogasmoga had its soft opening a week ago, but they invite everyone to their grand opening party, Wednesday, Sept. 17, beginning at 5:00pm. The party features hors d’oeuvres from Versailles, as well as a photo booth, tattoos, music, champagne and a free gift with every purchase (plus 20% off everything in the store). Continue Reading →

Tiny New York Kitchen: Oatmeal With Raisins & Maple Cream

By: greenwichfreepress | September 16, 2014

“A bowlful served with maple syrup, cream, plump raisins, and walnuts can be the perfect start of the day. No wonder the Three Bears were so vexed when they came home to find their bowls empty!” – Victoria Hart Glavin of Tiny New York Kitchen Continue Reading →

Holiday

Halloween Happenings. A fun, safe costume party for kids accompanied by adults

By: greenwichfreepress | September 16, 2014

The Town is organizing a Halloween Party for kids on Oct. 24 at Western Greenwich Civic Center from 6:00-8:00pm. Continue Reading →

Schools

So You Think You Can Cheer?

By: greenwichfreepress | September 15, 2014

What do you get when you mix one part drill team, two parts dance team, a heaping helping of gymnastics, and a sprinkling of flyers, bases and spotters? The answer is cheerleading, and practice makes perfect. Continue Reading →

Real Estate

25 East Point Lane in Old Greenwich Sells for $10.325 M

By: greenwichfreepress | September 15, 2014

Designed by Rudy Ridberg, the home at 25 East Point Lane in Old Greenwich boasts incredible view of Long Island Sound. The custom shingle style home is located on a private lane a stone’s throw from Greenwich Point. Continue Reading →

Business

Urban Outfitter’s Vintage Kent State Sweatshirt: “Handpicked”

By: greenwichfreepress | September 15, 2014

Urban Outfitters vintage Kent State sweatshirt, with what appears to be spattered blood stains was listed as a one-of-a-kind vintage find available for $129, causing quite a stir. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Greenwich Police Detective Kent Reynolds Retires

By: greenwichfreepress | September 15, 2014

Detective Reynolds joined the force in 1989. He is a second generation Greenwich Police Office as his father, Captain Howard Reynolds, was also a member of the Department. His brother, Sergeant Michael Reynolds, retired from the Greenwich Police Department in 2013. Continue Reading →

Around Town

Enter the Awesome Tree Contest

By: greenwichfreepress | September 15, 2014

Submit your photo in any of four categories. The annual Greenwich Tree Conservancy’s Awesome Tree Contest is great fun and celebrates our Town’s trees! Continue Reading →