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Glenville Corridor Nears Completion; Road Closure for Paving Approved

By: greenwichfreepress | 20 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

June is Pride Month; Pride is a Promise

Voyeurism Charges for Suspect Who Grabbed Juvenile Walking to Middle School Last Fall

Talking Transportation: The Great Speed Camera Debate of ’26

Police & Fire

DUI for Driver Who Ran Stop Sign at Exit 2 of I95 and Had Unregistered Vehicle

By: greenwichfreepress | September 28, 2024

He was able to post the required 7% of his $300 bond ($21.00) and was released. Continue Reading →

Government

Connecticut Urban Search and Rescue Team to Assist North Carolina in Hurricane Helene Response

By: greenwichfreepress | September 27, 2024

The team, which recently returned from a similar mission in Vermont, departed Connecticut on Friday evening and are expected to remain in North Carolina for seven days. Continue Reading →

Schools

Feedback to BOE: School Safety, Foreign Language Cuts, Class Sizes, GHS School Spirit, Loss of Flex Time, Traffic at Dismissal

By: greenwichfreepress | September 27, 2024

“Is all that lost school community, all those extra cars on the road, all those students who can’t meet with teachers, really worth an extra two minutes of class time?” – Hadrian Nobay, GHS class of 2026 Continue Reading →

Government

Governor Lamont Announces CT Receives National Recognition in Digital Government Excellence

By: greenwichfreepress | September 27, 2024

Governor Lamont has made it a priority during his administration to build an all-digital state government that provides Connecticut’s residents and businesses with the tools necessary to digitally connect with services administered by the state. Continue Reading →

Real Estate

Up to the Minute Greenwich Property Transfers, August 26-28, 2024

By: greenwichfreepress | September 27, 2024

91 Cherry Valley Road sold on Aug 28, 2024 for $3,700,000 Continue Reading →

Arts

Bruce Museum to present ‘Kimberly Klauss: Primary Sources’

By: greenwichfreepress | September 27, 2024

The Bruce Museum is proud to display a selection of work by its inaugural artist-in-residence Kimberly Klauss (American, b. 1977) in the Museum’s Gallery Lobby from October 8 to December 1. Continue Reading →

Business

Hyatt Regency Greenwich Workers Ratify New Contract after Strike

By: greenwichfreepress | September 27, 2024

Local 217– UNITE HERE said the agreement includes first-year wage increases of up to 15%, significant improvements and cost reductions in health care benefits, and the introduction of union pension for retirement. Continue Reading →

Giving

7th Annual DART to the Finish Charity Walk Set for Saturday

By: greenwichfreepress | September 26, 2024

The walk takes place at Greenwich Point Park in Old Greenwich at 9:00am. The family-friendly charity walk raises critical funds for rare childhood disease Niemann-Pick Type C Research, supporting groundbreaking clinical trials and treatments. Continue Reading →

Schools

Open House: Growing Young Hearts and Minds at The Children’s School

By: greenwichfreepress | September 26, 2024

Each student is known and supported in The Children’s School classrooms, courtesy of their 6-to-1 student-to-teacher ratio. Please call 203-329-8815 to attend an Open House on Friday, September 27, from 5:00 to 7:00pm, or contact the school to arrange a private tour. Continue Reading →

Schools

Celebrate National Walk-to-School Day with a Walk to Old Greenwich School

By: greenwichfreepress | September 26, 2024

Join neighbors, friends, and classmates to show support for needing a completed Sidewalk on Shore Road to thank everyone who worked so hard to get part 1 of the sidewalk approved and built last year. Continue Reading →