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P&Z Commission Skeptical about Fitness Use in Cos Cob LBR

By: greenwichfreepress | 2 hours ago

“It’s a very large space and you’re saying you’re going to have small classes. We have had not positive experience with that – where people have filled the space to overflowing, creating parking problems. When you have the space, human nature fills it.” – Margarita Alban, Greenwich P&Z chair

Police & Fire

Georgia Man Charged with Laundering Money from Account of CT Dead Person

According to the arrest warrant, about $68,000 in funds were transferred out of a Fidelity account and allegedly funneled through multiple accounts before being converted into Bitcoin.

Government

Dr. Michael Goldstein Receives the Republican Nomination for Connecticut’s 4th Congressional District

“I am deeply grateful to the delegates, supporters, volunteers, and friends who helped make this possible. This nomination is the result of hard work, perseverance, and a shared belief that Connecticut residents deserve stronger representation in Washington.” – Dr. Michael Goldstein

Schools

GCDS Juniors Recognized by the National Center for Women & Information Technology

Mary Chickering ’26 and Kaki Weiksner ’26 were recognized by the National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT) on April 22 at a ceremony held at Eversource headquarters in Berlin, CT.

More Headlines

May is National Mental Health Awareness Month; NAMI Southwest CT is Grateful for Local Support

Foodshed Network Launches CSA Bring Seasonal Produce Straight to Backcountry Greenwich

Hearing on Greenwich School Speed Cameras Raises Concerns over Privacy and Data Collection

Police & Fire

DUI for Driver Who Crashed on King Street

By: greenwichfreepress | May 29, 2024

The driver was charged with Driving an Unregistered Vehicle, Improper Use of Marker/Registration, Operating without Minimum Insurance, Evading Responsibility, and DUI. Continue Reading →

Government

Greenwich Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Possessing Child Sex Abuse Images and Videos

By: greenwichfreepress | May 28, 2024

Deirdre M. Daly, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut - Greenwich Free Press

A forensic review of one of his laptops revealed approximately 1,222 images and two videos depicting the sexual abuse of children, including infants. Continue Reading →

Government

11 Charged with Trafficking Drugs in Southwestern CT, Firearm Offenses

By: greenwichfreepress | May 28, 2024

“We are committed to using federal law enforcement resources to curb the flow of deadly narcotics in southwestern Connecticut and throughout our state. Because firearms are typically involved with illegal drug distribution, this creates a heightened concern.” – U.S. Attorney Vanessa Avery Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

GPD: Port Chester Man Arrested for Engaging Police in Pursuit, Reckless Driving

By: greenwichfreepress | May 28, 2024

On Friday around 7:30pm Greenwich Police in central Greenwich attempted to conduct a motor vehicle stop. Continue Reading →

Holiday

US Navy Helicopter Pilot Lt Kristina Byrne Oberst Honors the Sacrifice of Military Aviators during Memorial Day Ceremony in Binney Park

By: greenwichfreepress | May 28, 2024

“The world today is a dangerous place. There are well armed aggressors that threaten friends of this country, as well as this country’s interests directly.” – Lt Kristina Byrne Oberst Continue Reading →

Government

Governor Lamont Signs Legislation Expanding CT’s Paid Sick Days Laws to Include More Workers

By: greenwichfreepress | May 28, 2024

Beginning January 1, 2025, existing paid sick day laws will apply to workers of nearly every occupation, not just those in retail and service jobs. Continue Reading →

Schools

Greenwich Schools Superintendent Appoints New Food Services Director, Martha Ramkellawan

By: greenwichfreepress | May 28, 2024

Ms Ramkellawan replaces David Nanarello, who left Greenwich Schools last November. Continue Reading →

Holiday

Byram Vets Ceremony Honors 13 Byram School Alumni Who Gave Their Lives for Their Country

By: greenwichfreepress | May 28, 2024

Jim Ferreira from the Byram Veterans Association read aloud the names of all 13 Byram School alumni who gave their lives in service of their country in World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. Continue Reading →

Government

DPW Announces Public Meeting: Route 1 Corridor Adaptive Signal Control Technology Improvements

By: greenwichfreepress | May 28, 2024

The purpose of the project is to improve air quality, reduce congestion, minimize delay, and decrease travel time along the Route 1 corridor and on I-95 near Exit 5. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

CT State Police Respond to Nearly 5,000 Calls for Service Over Memorial Day Long Weekend

By: greenwichfreepress | May 28, 2024

Fortunately there were no fatalities. Continue Reading →