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

By: greenwichfreepress | 2 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

Real Estate

Up to the Minute Greenwich Property Transfers, July 22-26, 2023

By: greenwichfreepress | August 25, 2023

53 Hillside Road sold on July 24, 2023 for $4,350,100 Continue Reading →

Business

Sales Tax-Free Shopping for Back to School Starts Aug 20

By: greenwichfreepress | August 25, 2023

During this one-week sales tax holiday, retail purchases of most clothing and footwear items priced under $100 are exempt from the Connecticut sales and use tax. The exemption applies to each eligible item costing under $100 regardless of how many of those items are sold to a customer on the same invoice. Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

MONTANARO: Greenwich lifestyle has been created by Republican stewardship.

By: greenwichfreepress | August 25, 2023

“The Greenwich Republican’s slate of BET candidates will uphold our way of life and continue to do it in a responsible manner as to keep taxes affordable, our streets safe, schools fully funded and property values high.” – Joe Montanaro Continue Reading →

Government

Greenwich Selectmen Mull “Hybrid” Flag Policy: Not a Free-All, but Not a Darien Government-Only Flag Policy

By: greenwichfreepress | August 24, 2023

“The hybrid model – if you approve some but not others – does give some exposure. But it appears the town wants that latitude to celebrate the traditions it always has.” – Laura McGeachy, Greenwich Legal Department Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Greenwich Police Officer Su Ah Sor Recognized for Actions during Greenwich Ave Fire

By: greenwichfreepress | August 24, 2023

Officer Su Ah Sor entered the building and began to evacuate its occupants without regard for her own personal safety. During her efforts, Officer Su Ah Sor suffered smoke inhalation from the fire. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Multiple Charges of Failure to Appear Catch up with Man Requesting Medical Assistance

By: greenwichfreepress | August 24, 2023

His bond was set at $10,000, $2,500 and $500 respectively for each Failure to Appear charge. Continue Reading →

Government

Stamford Mayor Simmons Shares Challenges and Successes with RMA of Greenwich

By: greenwichfreepress | August 23, 2023

Mayor Caroline Simmons’ vision for Stamford features economic development and infrastructure improvement, including a $1.5 billion school construction plan. Continue Reading →

Government

Thursday Board of Selectmen Agenda to Feature Draft Flag Policy

By: greenwichfreepress | August 23, 2023

“We’re trying to come to a happy medium where we respect the Constitution. This is solely within our jurisdiction, so we can rule one way or the other.” – Fred Camillo Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

GLADSTEIN: Greenwich and Antisemitism

By: greenwichfreepress | August 23, 2023

“As a Jewish member of this community, I will tell you I find it offensive. The defense that the RTC has Jewish members, or even if they can come up with Jews who do not take offense does NOT matter. I am offended and so are all my non-Jewish and Jewish friends.” – Gina Gladstein Continue Reading →

Government

Want to Get Involved in Your Community? Consider Running for RTM

By: greenwichfreepress | August 23, 2023

There is an information session on Thursday, August 24, beginning at 7:00 pm in the Town Hall Meeting Room. Continue Reading →