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

By: greenwichfreepress | 27 minutes ago

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.

Summer Camp

Code Ninjas Returns with Another Summer of COOL Enrichment

Kids don’t just “watch screens” – they build, create and problem-solve thrugh STEM • Robotics • 3D Printing • LEGO® Engineering • Game Design • AI • Minecraft • Drones • Building Cartoons & more.

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

Greenwich Assessor and BET Chair Explain Ins and Outs of Town Reval at LWV Forum

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

Greenwich Schools PTA Council Honors Volunteers with Essence Awards

Around Town

Little Pub is Open!

By: greenwichfreepress | August 27, 2014

The wait for the opening of Little Pub Greenwich at 531 East Putnam Ave is over! Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Time to Apply for 7-Week Greenwich Citizens Police Academy

By: greenwichfreepress | August 27, 2014

Class size is limited to 40 students. Because the course is popular, qualified applicants will be subject to a lottery drawing to determine the final class roster. Continue Reading →

Around Town

Unique, Outstanding, and Otherwise Accomplished Teens in Greenwich

By: greenwichfreepress | August 27, 2014

The Greenwich Free Press featured student series continues. Continue Reading →

Tiny

Tiny New York Kitchen: Asparagus & Shallot Salad

By: greenwichfreepress | August 27, 2014

Serve this dish either cold or at room temperature. Make sure not to overcook the asparagus. You’ll want the asparagus to be fork tender and firm. Continue Reading →

Government

Harbor Master Expenses Discussed at Harbor Management Commission Meeting

By: greenwichfreepress | August 26, 2014

During a discussion of the harbor management commission budget, which has $233,000+ in reserve, the subject of the harbor master’s phone bill came up. The harbor master has not been reimbursed for his phone bill since November 2013. Continue Reading →

Around Town

A Touch of Kindness: Cos Cob Crossing Guard, Carmine Gencarelli

By: greenwichfreepress | August 26, 2014

Longtime Greenwich school crossing guard Carmine Gencarelli is a well-known face in Cos Cob. He has never missed a day of work and knows all the families who rely on him to stay safe at a dangerous intersection. When he applied for the job ten years ago, he thought it was a volunteer job, and was surprised to learn it was a paid position. Continue Reading →

Real Estate

What’s Next for the Wrecking Ball in Greenwich? 1902 Havemeyer Place Duplex

By: greenwichfreepress | August 26, 2014

Corner of Havemeyer and Ridge in central Greenwich is slated to be demolished. That, plus transactions recorded in Assessor’s office for Aug 21-22, 2014. Continue Reading →

Around Town

Greenwich Couple Raise Their Beekeeping Family in New Canaan

By: greenwichfreepress | August 26, 2014

Shawn Orr, head of a CD brokerage firm out on Long Island, who drives 84 miles each way to work, sees the beekeeping hobby as a relaxer. Continue Reading →

Schools

Lehigh Welcomes Two Greenwich Boys to Class of ’18

By: greenwichfreepress | August 26, 2014

Mark Shterk and Nicholas Schepis are welcomed to Lehigh University as members of the class of 2018. Continue Reading →

Government

Public Info Meeting on Merritt Pkwy Multi-Use Trail Study

By: greenwichfreepress | August 26, 2014

The Connectuct DOT is hosting a public informational meeting on the Merritt Parkway Multi-Use Trail feasibility study. Continue Reading →