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At RTM Budget Overview Committee, Frustration over Legal Fees Heats Up, Again

By: greenwichfreepress | 2 hours ago

As of the end of March, $192,644 in legal fees from the First Selectman have been paid out of the law department budget, and $304,002 in school board legal fees have been invoiced but not paid. The town attorney, who per town charter is the one to approve legal bills, has recused herself.

Around Town

The Annual Cos Cob May Fair Returns on May 15 and 16

The Cos Cob May Fair is Friday, May 15 from 3:45pm to 9:00pm and Saturday, May 16th from 3:00pm to 9:00pm at Cos Cob School. May Fair rides, including the super slide, ferris wheel, kids spinning teacups and fun house, are set-up on the Cos Cob School field.

Letter to the Editor

Rothenberg: Hamill Rink: This Isn’t About One Proposal — It’s About Our Kids

“The project recommended by the Task Force, with extremely broad public support and the clear support of the Board of Selectmen and every other governmental body which has examined it – is now before the RTM. Not Mr. Berg’s (or any other) rejected proposal.” – Joe Rothenberg

Around Town

“Countdown to Summer” Wine Sampling Set for May 6 at Stone Bridge Wine & Spirits

Greenwich Free Press and Stone Bridge Wine & Spirits (formerly LaBella’s Fine Wine & Spirits) are hosting a “Countdown to Summer” wine sampling event on Wed, May 6 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm.

More Headlines

PHOTOS: Greenwich High School International Night Celebrates Culture, Community and Cuisine

Reps Arzeno and Meskers Applaud Substantial Additional Funding for Old Greenwich School

Greenwich Fire Dept Rescues Ducklings Trapped in a Catch Basin

Around Town

Kittens for Adoption at Pet Pantry on Saturday in Greenwich

By: greenwichfreepress | July 25, 2014

Do you have room in your home for a kitten? Or, would you be willing to foster a kitten while he/she waits for a forever home? Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Music Teacher Charged with Risk of Injury to a Minor

By: greenwichfreepress | July 24, 2014

Sean Jackson, 41, was charged with Risk of Injury to a Minor, a Class C Felony. Continue Reading →

Government

Greenwich First Selectman on State Appointed Harbormaster’s Mooring & Permit Data

By: greenwichfreepress | July 24, 2014

In his First Selectman’s report, Peter Tesei said that the Town legal department is drafting a letter to the state-appointed harbormaster, Ian MacMillan, asking him to provide a copy of his list of permits and moorings. Continue Reading →

Around Town

Farmer John Gets a New, State-of-the-Art Prosthetic Leg

By: greenwichfreepress | July 24, 2014

Farmer John Augustin lost his leg in a tractor accident several years ago on his King Street Farm. With a prosthetic leg, he was able to resume farming and riding his tractor. Greenwich Free Press chronicles the process of being fitted for and receiving a new, better leg. Continue Reading →

Business

Fries? A Shake? Golden Arches in Greenwich? No, Thanks

By: greenwichfreepress | July 24, 2014

If you move them you lose them, was the verdict on the “Golden Arches” at the Riverside McDonald’s at 1207 East Putnam Ave. McDonald’s wants to install a new parapet wall and modify the facade of the restaurant for a “fresh” look. Back in 1974 when the building was erected, the regulations were different. Continue Reading →

Around Town

Friends of Greenwich Point Open House: Come As You Are

By: greenwichfreepress | July 24, 2014

A fun opportunity to learn about Friends of Greenwich Point. Come as you are, bring family and have a glass of wine. You know you LOVE Greenwich Point! Saturday, July 26, 5:00 – 7:00pm. Continue Reading →

Government

Delayed Start Horseneck Bridge Project on Lake Ave: Work Starts Aug 4

By: greenwichfreepress | July 23, 2014

Lake Ave is scheduled to be closed at the Horseneck Bridge site from Monday, August 4, 2014 to Monday, August 25, 2014. The project is scheduled to be completed by November 2014. Continue Reading →

Around Town

World’s Biggest Bird & World’s Biggest Penguin-Loving Paleontologist

By: Allison Primak | July 23, 2014

Greenwich’s Bruce Museum is fortunate to welcome Dr. Daniel Ksepka as its new science curator. A self-described “penguin enthusiast” with a passion for science and paleontology, Dr. Ksepka sat down with Free Press interns Nicola Traynor and Allie Primak to discuss discoveries, birds, excavations, and all the great things he has planned for our local museum. Continue Reading →

Dogs

Two Southern Black Labs Hit the Jackpot in Greenwich

By: greenwichfreepress | July 23, 2014

A young Greenwich family, the Mondscheins, find that two is better than one when it comes to Black Lab rescue dogs. Continue Reading →

Iron Dome

How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb Shelter

By: greenwichfreepress | July 23, 2014

“Our security guards care about my husband and I being newcomers to Israel–unaccustomed to daily life with Israeli-Palestinian tensions. They tell us that rockets come at them constantly–don’t worry. ” – Mary Knight in Tel Aviv Continue Reading →