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PHOTOS: Greenwich Lions Club Pancake Breakfast: Live Music, Great Food and a Good Cause

By: greenwichfreepress | 3 hours ago

The Greenwich Lions Club Pancake Breakfast took place Saturday at the Cohen Eastern Greenwich Civic Center. Guests enjoyed unlimited pancakes, sausages, juice, coffee, live bluegrass music and much more.

Government

P&Z Watch: Proposed 8-30g in Chickahominy Two-Family R6 Zone to Make 3-Family Must Be “Comparable”

The P&Z commission pushed back on an applicant who wants to add a stove to make a basement finished space that is 55% (675 sq ft) the size of two market rate units in the house (1,041 and 1,621 sq ft), noting 8-30g requires affordable units be comparable in size and finishes.

Letter to the Editor

Fichtel: Who is Engaging in Misinformation and Disinformation on the Rink?

“Fred Camillo, in his 4/17 weekly letter, accuses his opponents of engaging in both misinformation and disinformation, but it is he that does so, some of it by omission. ” – Mark Fichtel, Byram

Government

Lamont Establishes Commission To Reevaluate Connecticut’s Education Funding Systems

“It is about time that we take a bottom-up look at how we fund our schools with a focus on ensuring funding is fair and driving the best results for our students. The efficiency and effectiveness of the largest streams of state education funding, such as ECS, have not been evaluated holistically for many years.” – Ned Lamont

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Tod’s Point Sailing School Launches Its Fifth Season!

Up to the Minute Greenwich Property Transfers, March 19-24, 2026

Cookie Booth Coming to Holly Hill on Saturday: Hamilton Avenue School Girl Scout Troop 50268

Arts

Duck, Duck Goose Sculptures in Stamford Downtown to Be Auctioned Online

By: greenwichfreepress | August 28, 2023

The fiberglass sculptures are available for bidding in an online auction September 1 through October 2, 2023. Continue Reading →

Greenwich House of the Week (Advertisement)

Greenwich Rental of the Week: Exceptionally Situated 5-Bedroom Colonial Home

By: greenwichfreepress | August 28, 2023

A bright and exceptionally situated 5-bedroom colonial home, is available immediately to rent. Backing on to the Greenwich Country Club, the home boasts an open, eat-in kitchen and family room as well as living and dining room on the main floor. Continue Reading →

Around Town

Summer of 2023: Friendships Forged at Byram Pool

By: greenwichfreepress | August 27, 2023

In the waning days of summer 2023, Derek and George Lulgjuraj, and their friend Rocky Gulli, regulars at the pool at Byram Park, reflected on a special connection they made with the lifeguard they call “Salmon.” Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

KALB: This BET candidate knows a thing or two about investing for the future, saving billions, and lowering municipal costs

By: greenwichfreepress | August 27, 2023

“If we ran a business the way the Republican-controlled BET has run our town finances these last few years, Greenwich would be for sale. ” – Scott Kalb, Democratic candidate for BET Continue Reading →

Opinion

TALKING TRANSPORTATION: The Panama Canal is Running out of Water

By: greenwichfreepress | August 27, 2023

To alleviate the canal’s water problems the Panamanians have hired the US Army Corps of Engineers (builders of the original canal) for a $10 billion contract to divert water from inland rivers into the man-made lakes feeding the canal’s operations. But this will be a ten-year project. Continue Reading →

Real Estate

Up to the Minute Greenwich Property Transfers, Aug 1-2, 2023

By: greenwichfreepress | August 27, 2023

7 Quintard Ave sold on Aug 1, 2023 for $5,900,000 Continue Reading →

Real Estate

Up to the Minute Greenwich Property Transfers, July 26-31, 2023

By: greenwichfreepress | August 26, 2023

5 Stillman Lane sold on July 27, 2023 for $5,100,000 Continue Reading →

Arts

Wellness Experts to Enhance Greenwich Historical Society’s Fall Tavern Garden Markets

By: greenwichfreepress | August 26, 2023

Morning Market Talks span personal enrichment, astrology, interior design, plant-based foods Continue Reading →

Around Town

YMCA of Greenwich Takes 73 Local Children Back-to-School Shopping with Running Start Program

By: greenwichfreepress | August 25, 2023

Running Start is a program aimed at providing local Kindergarten-6th graders with the opportunity to go back-to-school clothes shopping, empowering them to start the new school year with confidence. This unique program exemplifies the YMCA of Greenwich’s commitment to nurture the potential of every child and teen. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

GPD: Driver Charged with DUI Had Adult Learner Permit Requiring Proper Instructor

By: greenwichfreepress | August 25, 2023

While following the vehicle, officers noticed the driver was weaving and stopped the car in the area of Ritch Ave in Byram. Continue Reading →