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Greenwich Schools PTA Council Honors Volunteers with Essence Awards

By: greenwichfreepress | 12 hours ago

On Tuesday morning a large group of Greenwich Public Schools PTA volunteers gathered at town hall to honor nominees for the Essence awards. This year there were an unprecedented 16 nominees.

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. 

Government

Greenwich P&Z Mulls GCDS Proposal for Staff Housing and Expanded Daycare

The GCDS Schwarz Campus is 41.5 acres in the RA-1 zone and the school does not receive any FAR bonus for educational use. The Schwarz Campus at 23 Fairfield Road was originally part of the F.A.O. Schwarz estate, which goes all the way to Cardinal Road. Even if the school added the requested units, they would still have remaining FAR, but the discussion revolved around the proposed multi-family apartment building in the RA-1 single family zone.

Government

Connecticut’s November Races Come Into Focus as Fazio Nominated by GOP to Challenge Lamont

Ryan Fazio won the Connecticut GOP nomination to challenge incumbent Democratic Governor Ned Lamont. Republicans rallied behind Fazio after New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart suspended her campaign following news of her alleged misuse of a city issued p-card, and Betsy McCaughey dropped out of the race after failing to secure enough delegates to force a primary. Democratic Governor Ned Lamont is seeking a historic third consecutive term. Both Senator Fazio and Governor Lamont call Greenwich home.

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Tiny New York Kitchen

Tiny New York Kitchen: Smoked Salmon Salad

By: greenwichfreepress | June 19, 2014

“I lived in the Pacific Northwest for many years and grew to like the taste of smoked salmon. If you’re trying to lighten up a bit this is a nice and flavorful salad. The beauty of this salad is that you may salad greens that you want.” – Victoria Hart Glavin Continue Reading →

Government

Harbor Commission Asks Repeatedly for Harbor Master’s Lists of Names and Moorings

By: greenwichfreepress | June 19, 2014

Conversation went in circles for almost an hour at the Greenwich Harbor Management Commission Meeting on June 18 in the Mazza room. Continue Reading →

Dogs

Gov. Malloy Signs Pet Store Legislation During Stop at Greenwich Animal Control

By: greenwichfreepress | June 18, 2014

Pet stores will be penalized for importing puppies from mills with violations. Pet shops are required to reimburse customers for veterinarian expenses exceeding the current $500 cap. The legislation instructs pet shops to post the USDA inspection reports for breeders of any dog offered for sale. Continue Reading →

Around Town

Bible Street Garden Offering Universal Access Garden Beds

By: greenwichfreepress | June 18, 2014

Also known as “Enabling Gardens,” universal access beds will allow residents with limited mobility to be able to grow their own vegetables and herbs in beds that are raised appropriately to accommodate those in wheelchairs, seated gardeners and even standing gardeners. Continue Reading →

Bye Bye Corbo’s and Garden Catering: What This GHS Senior Will Miss about Greenwich

By: greenwichfreepress | June 18, 2014

The delicious High School Special from Garden Catering ranks high on my list of what I’ll miss in Greenwich when I’m away at college. Continue Reading →

Schools

Board of Education Extends Superintendent’s Contract

By: greenwichfreepress | June 18, 2014

Dr. William McKersie became Schools chief in July 2012. His two year contracted was extended by unanimous vote of the Board of Ed on Tuesday night, keeping McKersie on through June 30, 2017. Continue Reading →

Dogs

Sweet Carly Needs a Home

By: greenwichfreepress | June 18, 2014

Carly is a sweet young pit bull mix who loves to play and is very affectionate. She’d make a great family pet. Come meet Carly at Animal Control at 393 North Street in Greenwich. Continue Reading →

Schools

Leaving Room to Get Righter: Chronicles from College Orientation

By: greenwichfreepress | June 17, 2014

Reflections after a college orientation at University of Vermont. Continue Reading →

News

McKersie Picks Schools Nominee for CT Teacher of the Year

By: greenwichfreepress | June 17, 2014

Dr. Iozzo will also be honored by The Distinguished Teachers Awards Committee and by the Greenwich Kiwanis Club at the Board of Education meeting on June 17th. Continue Reading →

Business

Zaniac Greenwich Graduates Its First Class of Instructors

By: greenwichfreepress | June 17, 2014

Zaniac Greenwich offers popular STEM based math and technology enrichment programs. Most instructors are local teens from both private and public school. “This year alone, they hired 18 of our students,” said Student Employment Service volunteer Kate Hohorst. Continue Reading →

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Greenwich Free Press Summer 2026 Camp Guide

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