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Glenville Corridor Nears Completion; Road Closure for Paving Approved

By: greenwichfreepress | 13 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.

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Government

Fazio and Simmons Trade Barbs at Round Hill Association State Senate Debate

By: greenwichfreepress | October 9, 2024

The debate included an accusation of plagiarism and a complaint about mansplaining. Continue Reading →

Government

State Rep Candidates for 149th District Face Off at Round Hill Association Debate

By: greenwichfreepress | October 9, 2024

State Rep 149th district candidates clashed on issues of crime and safety, local zoning control, taxation and bi-partisanship. Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

Connecticut League of Conservation Voters Endorses State Rep. Hector Arzeno

By: greenwichfreepress | October 9, 2024

Voters have long relied on CTLCV’s endorsements to identify candidates who will champion environmental protection. While in office, Rep. Arzeno has consistently demonstrated his commitment to the environment, earning a 100% rating on the CTLCV’s 2024 Environmental Scorecard. Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

PALM: Arzeno knows climate chaos knows no political, economic or geographic boundaries

By: greenwichfreepress | October 9, 2024

“Hector is a hard-working, clear-eyed and eminently fair-minded elected official who reaches across the aisle.” – State Rep. Christine Palm (D-36), Vice Chair, Environment Committee Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

SELBST: Greenwich Needs Meskers’ Experience, Wisdom and Voice in Hartford

By: greenwichfreepress | October 9, 2024

“Steve is a respected voice in Hartford, with a reputation for working in a bipartisan way, as he does here in Greenwich. Due to his work ethic and wisdom, Steve is respected by his colleagues on both sides of the aisle.” – Stephen Selbst Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

HULL: Re-Elect Khanna for Proven Success

By: greenwichfreepress | October 9, 2024

Among her accomplishments in her first term include:
1. Increased funding for public schools by millions of dollars
2. Supported a balanced bipartisan State budget
3. Helped pass the first income tax cuts since the 1990’s
4. Expanded access to birth control and abortion rights
5. Succeeded in bringing $100 million back to our residents for school construction, road improvements and other local projects Continue Reading →

Opinion

Western North Carolina: A Singular Effort out of East Hampton, CT

By: greenwichfreepress | October 9, 2024

Tourism Site “Discover Asheville”: amid the Chaos, a source for Info & Orders – from our Correspondent in Asheville, Jennifer Ramsey. Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

McDonnell: Courpas is a Beacon of Resilient Pragmatism

By: greenwichfreepress | October 9, 2024

“As our nation faces increasingly complex challenges, Tina Courpas stands as a beacon of resilient pragmatism—a leader who will serve with both intelligence and integrity.” – Shawn J. McDonnell Continue Reading →

Arts

Sorokin Gallery Announces Solo Exhibition of Florida Artist, Jeremy Turpin, “Levels of Beauty”

By: greenwichfreepress | October 9, 2024

The exhibition will feature twelve women of different ethnic backgrounds in addition to an auction painting of Gold Medalist Simone Biles. Proceeds from the auction will be donated to the Boys and Girls Club of Greenwich. Continue Reading →

Giving

GoFundMe Started for Greenwich Police Detective First Grade Michael Rooney

By: greenwichfreepress | October 8, 2024

According to a GoFundme created by Peter Schmitt, President of the Greenwich Police Silver Shield Association, Rooney entered Yale New Haven Hospital last week to have a tumor removed from his brain.
“Following the procedure Mike’s brain has unexpectedly endured a tremendous amount of swelling,” Shmitt wrote. “He is currently in a coma and fighting the battle of his life. Mike is a warrior and will continue to fight.” Continue Reading →