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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!

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Real Estate

Up to the Minute Greenwich Property Transfers, July 17-19, 2023

By: greenwichfreepress | August 19, 2023

31 The Avenue sold on July 17, 2023 for $1,299,000 Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Driver with Dark Tinted Windows Had Brass Knuckles in Her Car

By: greenwichfreepress | August 19, 2023

Greenwich Police stopped a car on Greenwich Ave that they knew to be involved in recent larcenies. Continue Reading →

Schools

Eastern Middle Schoolers Recognized as Winners in the18th eesmarts Student Contest

By: greenwichfreepress | August 19, 2023

For the 55-second video, the students created slides set to music that provided tips on how people can save energy. Some of the tips included were to schedule deliveries on the same day, walk or carpool and power down your electronics when not in use. Continue Reading →

Giving

National Study Reveals That One in Two Families Experience Diaper Need

By: greenwichfreepress | August 19, 2023

Mothers for Others supports the well-being of low and limited income families by providing diapers for children from birth to three years old. Continue Reading →

Sports

Greenwich Boxing’s Coach Greg Loomis Enrolling Now for Fall 2023 Fitness Classes

By: greenwichfreepress | August 18, 2023

Coach Greg, a former amateur boxer who is also a certified personal trainer and certified boxing coach, bases his class regimen on boxing training. Continue Reading →

Schools

GHS Dance Team Car Wash Set for Sat, Aug 19

By: greenwichfreepress | August 18, 2023

The car wash will be at Cos Cob School Saturday, August 19, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Pregnant Woman Sustains Road Rash Abrasion Injuries; Driver Faces Multiple Charges

By: greenwichfreepress | August 18, 2023

Police responded to a report of a possible vehicular assault in the driveway of a residence on Harold Ave. Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

AQUARION: Permanent Twice-Weekly Irrigation Schedule is Response to High Demand, Limited Reservoir Capacity

By: greenwichfreepress | August 17, 2023

“Greenwich reservoirs simply do not have the storage capacity to meet the seasonal demand driven by irrigation each year.” – Jeff Ulrich, Vice President of Connecticut Operations, Aquarion Water Company Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

GPD: Couple Charged with Conspiracy to Commit Burglary 1 at Mid-Country Residence

By: greenwichfreepress | August 17, 2023

Greenwich Police had extraditable felony arrest warrants stemming from an incident that took place in mid-country in 2022. Continue Reading →

Giving

6th Annual DART to the Finish Charity Walk Set for September 30 at Greenwich Point

By: greenwichfreepress | August 17, 2023

Family-Friendly Charity Walk Raises Funds for Rare Childhood Disease, Niemann-Pick Type C, Also Known as Childhood Alzheimer’s Continue Reading →