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Glenville Corridor Nears Completion; Road Closure for Paving Approved

By: greenwichfreepress | 19 hours ago

At the last Selectmen meeting on May 28, DPW civil engineer Ian Brown requested a road closure on Glenville Road between Glen Ridge and Weaver Street for the overnight hours (9:00pm to 6:00am) between June 21 to June 25.

Letter to the Editor

O’Brien: Protect Greenwich’s History, its Neighborhoods, and Its Financial Health by Rejecting Rink Flip MI

“If approved, this architectural monstrosity will stand as the permanent, negative legacy of our First Selectman, the Task Force Chairman, and the P&Z Commission. I urge the RTM to protect Greenwich’s history, its neighborhoods, and its financial health by rejecting this MI.” – Jim O’Brien

Government

June 8 Marks Start of Full Road Closure on North Street for Bridge Project

During the full road closure, residents are urged to plan ahead and allow extra travel time.

Around Town

Hudson Valley Honor Flight Organizes Trip to Washington, DC for 61 Veterans

Hudson Valley Honor Flight flew 61 veterans of the Vietnam, Korean, and World War II conflicts to Washington DC, where they toured several monuments before having dinner and flying back to White Plains airport, where they were greeted by several hundred family and friends.

More Headlines

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Police & Fire

Local Man Charged with Disorderly Conduct and Assault 3

By: greenwichfreepress | December 24, 2024

Bryan Duff Lemster was wanted by warrant for Disorderly Conduct and Assault 3 stemming back to an incident on Prospect Drive in November 2024. Continue Reading →

Government

Petition Seeks to Restore Police to Greenwich Ave Intersections

By: greenwichfreepress | December 23, 2024

A group of Greenwich residents have started a petition to restore police to the intersections on Greenwich Avenue. This week they have over 1,000 signatures. They propose the RTM contemplate a Sense of the Meeting Resolution (SOMR) at their January 2025 meeting. Continue Reading →

Holiday

Celebrating Chanukah at the Temple Sholom Selma Maisel Nursery School

By: greenwichfreepress | December 23, 2024

Children at the Temple Sholom Selma Maisel Nursery School were joined by their parents last week at special pre-Chanukah celebrations for the “Festival of Lights.” Continue Reading →

Cats

Baby, It’s Cold Outside: Keeping Your Pets Safe in Freezing Temperatures

By: greenwichfreepress | December 23, 2024

Once the temperature drops below 20° Fahrenheit, pets are at risk of developing hypothermia or frostbite. Dogs and cats’ paws, ears, and tails are the most common places pets can develop frostbite. Keep your pets inside during extreme temperatures and make sure to keep both walks and potty breaks short. Ke Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

GPD Plain Clothes Officers Spot Suspicious Activity at Local Bank, Resulting in Two Arrests

By: greenwichfreepress | December 23, 2024

Investigation revealed that two men conspired to present documents, including a counterfeit Florida driver’s license with an identity theft victim’s Personal Identifying Information in an attempt to open a business checking account with the intent to use that account for fraudulent check deposits. Continue Reading →

Around Town

22nd Wreaths Across America Ceremony Honors Veterans

By: greenwichfreepress | December 23, 2024

The ceremony is an offshoot of the Arlington National Cemetery laying of wreaths on veterans graves and the Tomb of the Unknown Monument at noon on this date. Continue Reading →

Holiday

Second Congregational Church Announces Christmas Eve Services

By: greenwichfreepress | December 23, 2024

On Christmas Eve at 3:30 pm, Second Congregational Church of Greenwich (located at 139 East Putnam Avenue in Greenwich) will hold a no rehearsal children’s Christmas Pageant. All children and parents, family and friends visiting are welcome! If you would like to participate in the pageant, please arrive by 2:30 pm to receive a costume. There will be hot cocoa. Continue Reading →

Real Estate

Up to the Minute Greenwich Property Transfers, November 26-27, 2024

By: greenwichfreepress | December 22, 2024

248 Round Hill Road sold on Nov 27, 2024 for $11,400,000 Continue Reading →

Holiday

History is Made at Jewish Riverside Old Greenwich Menorah-Rise Event

By: greenwichfreepress | December 22, 2024

The first ever Old Greenwich public Menorah-Rise event took place outside the Sound Beach Fire House. US Senator Richard Blumenthal had the honor of of placing the final light bulb on the Menorah. Continue Reading →

Sports

Greenwich Road Runners Enjoy a Snowy Jingle Bell Run in Old Greenwich

By: greenwichfreepress | December 22, 2024

The group was grateful to Rob Guerrieri from Upper Crust Bagels who donated bagels and coffee. Also, Jerry Cotrone and the Sound Beach Volunteer Fire Dept members opened up their truck bays and the group enjoyed a nice turnout. Continue Reading →