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After Complaint, Greenwich P&Z Considers “Fabric Covered Structure” at Burning Tree Golf Course

By: greenwichfreepress | 1 hour ago

A fabric covered storage structure was erected without a permit. The commission said pickleball was being played, though they believed only tennis was approved. Commissioner Dennis Yeskey said Burning Tree Club had always been a great neighbor. “But over the last five years it just keeps imposing on the neighborhood noise levels and construction that I don’t think the management is sensitive to….pickleball, I do not get. It doesn’t belong here in the neighborhood. I don’t believe the tennis documents you show cover pickleball. Period.”

Around Town

Greenwich Police Dept’s 5th Annual Benefit Car Show Winners Announced

“The Greenwich Police Department is proud to serve such a supportive community, and the Scholarship Fund helps ensure the children of our officers have the opportunity to pursue their academic goals. We are grateful to everyone who participated, sponsored, volunteered, and attended.” – Greenwich Police Chief Jim Heavey

Letter to the Editor

Andrews: BOE and Superintendent Don’t Listen to Teacher/Student Feedback, Full Stop

“Watching the latest BOE meeting on June 11 had me wondering aloud, has it been a BOE problem all along? Maybe the BET wasn’t ALL to blame?” – Jennifer Andrews

Around Town

Water Main Break Causing Little to No Water; Aquarion Estimates 6-8 Hours for Fix

“We anticipate service to be restored in approximately 6 to 8 hours,” Aquarion said in the announcement Saturday morning. “Some customers may experience low pressure, no water, or discolored water as a result of work being done in the area.”

More Headlines

Proposal in Works for Redevelopment along North Water St in Byram

School Board Votes 5-3 to Direct Schools Chief to Proceed on “Bell-to-Bell” Cell Phone Ban at GHS

GHS Theater Arts Dept Rounds Out a Year of Back-to-Back Productions

Obituaries

Steven Lee Francefort, 69

By: greenwichfreepress | August 28, 2024

Visitation will be held on Friday, August 30 from 4:00-8:00pm at Castiglione Funeral Home. Continue Reading →

Arts

Greenwich’s Sorokin Gallery to Show Modern Master David Hayes

By: greenwichfreepress | August 28, 2024

David Hayes’ work is held by the Museum of Modern Art, The Guggenheim and over a hundred significant collections across the country. Hayes’ work has been shown in some 500 exhibitions from 1955 to present day. Continue Reading →

Obituaries

David C Robbins, 86

By: greenwichfreepress | August 28, 2024

There will be a graveside burial service on Saturday August 31 at St. Mary’s Cemetery on North Street at 11:00 am, with a luncheon to follow. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Greenwich Goes Back to School: GHS Seniors Assigned Parking Spots, No Left Turn out of GHS Driveway #4, Speed Cameras Coming

By: greenwichfreepress | August 27, 2024

GHS seniors who have parking permits (after the lottery) will have assigned parking spots this year. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Greenwich Police Assist in Investigation Resulting in Child Exploitation Charges against NY Woman

By: greenwichfreepress | August 27, 2024

The woman appeared in court in New Haven and was later released on a $100,000 bond into home confinement with electronic monitoring. Continue Reading →

Around Town

YMCA of Greenwich Opens Registration for Fall 2024 Session Programs

By: greenwichfreepress | August 27, 2024

Check out the newly expanded youth programs and free adult small group programs. With our “Y For All Membership” program, your rates are based on total household income and circumstance. Continue Reading →

Schools

GHS Teacher, Megan Ostruzka, Named Finalist for Bill of Rights Institute National Civics Teacher of the Year

By: greenwichfreepress | August 27, 2024

Ostruzka is now one of 10 finalists competing for National Civics Teacher of the Year honor and $5,000 top prize. Continue Reading →

Around Town

Greenwich Library to Present A Literary Lecture on Historic Banning of Ulysses with Guest Jesse Meyers

By: greenwichfreepress | August 27, 2024

This lecture, which will take place on Tuesday, September 24 at 7 p.m. in the Marx Family Black Box Theater, will also explore the case’s profound impact on American censorship laws and literary freedom. Continue Reading →

Government

Greenwich Dept of Public Works Shares FAQs for North Street Bridge Replacement Project

By: greenwichfreepress | August 27, 2024

Greenwich Dept of Public Works announcement on Frequently Asked Questions on the North Street Bridge Replacement Project Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Greenwich Police Use Spike Strip to Stop Driver of Stolen Car, 3 Arrested

By: greenwichfreepress | August 27, 2024

After the driver of a stolen car fled at a high rate of speed, Greenwich Police disabled the vehicle using a “spike strip,” a tire deflation device. The vehicle stopped by Church Street and all suspects fled in different directions. From there the suspects then initiated a foot pursuit. After about 20 minutes and a foot pursuit, the three suspects were apprehended. Continue Reading →