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P&Z to Review Proposal to Increase Number of Horses at Former Kelsey Farm

By: greenwichfreepress | 2 hours ago

The request is to increase the number of permitted horses from 14 to 24, and to eliminate the ownership designation and the limits on the number of permitted riding classes per week and students per class.

Government

Governor Lamont Announces New State Tax Credit To Help Small Businesses Offer Health Insurance

How it works:

Employers set a monthly contribution amount per employee.
Eligible employees can then use those funds toward an individual health insurance plan available through Access Health CT.

Around Town

Liberty Tree Planted on Havemeyer Lawn Dedicated to the 250th Anniversary of US Founding

The Greenwich Tree Conservancy (GTC), along with the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) and the Town of Greenwich, joined in planting a Liberty Tree on the lawn in front of the Greenwich Board of Education on Thursday, September 17.

Police & Fire

Weekend Fire Damages Playland Dragon Coaster; Causes Suspected to be Accidental

Due to the size and construction of the structure and the potential for the incident to develop into a larger and more complex fire, additional resources were immediately requested. Rye firefighters quickly stretched a hose line and placed water on the fire, bringing it under control within approximately 15 minutes of arrival.

More Headlines

Lourdes Retreat and Mass at St. Mary Parish in Stamford Set for Sunday, Sept 27

2026 Treasured Trees Celebration to be Held on October 22

Sacred Heart Greenwich Announces Six Students Named as National Merit Scholarship Commended Students

Schools

National Merit Scholarship Program Announces 2027 Semifinalists

By: greenwichfreepress | September 10, 2026

To be considered for a Merit Scholarship award, Semifinalists must fulfill several requirements to advance to the Finalist level of the competition. Continue Reading →

Business

PHOTOS: DeCicco & Sons Opens in Glenville with Fanfare

By: greenwichfreepress | September 9, 2026

The opening of DeCicco & Sons store at 21 Glenville Street marked the family-owned grocer’s first location in the Connecticut and its first expansion beyond New York. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Machete Attack in Port Chester Waterfront Place Parking Garage Results in Multiple Arrests

By: greenwichfreepress | September 9, 2026

On Tuesday night, a physical altercation took place involving approximately eight to ten individuals on the MTA-owned commuter parking level of the Waterfront Place parking garage. Continue Reading →

Volunteering

Pitch in for the Park: Volunteers Wanted at Helen Binney Kitchel Natural Park

By: greenwichfreepress | September 9, 2026

The Friends of Binney Park is hosting a family-friendly volunteer event on Saturday, September 19 from 12:00pm to 2:00pm at Helen Binney Kitchel Natural Park. This section of Binney Park is located across from the Perrot Memorial Library along Harding Road. All are welcome to come help. Volunteers will help protect and restore our native nature by pulling invasive plants and planting native plants. Student volunteer hours will be available. Continue Reading →

Government

Special Weekend Train Schedules Planned for WALK Bridge Construction Beginning Saturday

By: greenwichfreepress | September 9, 2026

Trains will operate on modified schedules with reduced service between New Haven and New York on select weekends from September 12 through November 1 to support critical high-tower cable removal for the WALK Bridge Replacement Project in Norwalk. Continue Reading →

Around Town

Old Greenwich High Holiday Services Expand This Year

By: greenwichfreepress | September 9, 2026

Jewish Riverside Old Greenwich (J-ROG) will hold High Holiday services in Old Greenwich this year. Continue Reading →

Obituaries

Paul John Remesic, 80

By: greenwichfreepress | September 9, 2026

To honor Paul’s life, family and friends will gather on Thursday September 10, 2026 4:00 to 8:00pm at Coxe & Graziano Funeral Home at 134 Hamilton Ave., Greenwich, CT 06830. Military honors and a funeral mass will be held on Friday September 11, 2026 10:00am at St. Roch’s Church followed by interment at Putnam Cemetery. Continue Reading →

Around Town

Greenwich Botanical Center & Greenwich Dahlia Society Present Dazzling Dahlia Show

By: greenwichfreepress | September 9, 2026

The Dazzling Dahlia Show will be open to the public from 2:00-5:00pm with the event culminating in the popular sale of the dahlias promptly at 5:00pm. Continue Reading →

Food Drink Restaurants

“Greenwich Dining Record” Launches: Search Thousands of Local Restaurant Health Inspections

By: greenwichfreepress | September 8, 2026

Greenwich Dining Record’s tagline is “Know Before You Dine.” Greenwich Dining Record covers school kitchens, clubs and markets, as well as restaurants, since the town licenses all of them. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Class Action Lawsuit Filed against Town of Greenwich and Speed Camera Vendor

By: greenwichfreepress | September 8, 2026

“There is a firestorm in Connecticut and around the country regarding surveillance cameras, particularly where big brother collides with public safety. However imperfect, there are laws, regulations and ordinances in place to guard against excesses in the invasion of personal liberties. – David Slossberg, managing partner of Hurwitz Sagarin & Slossberg Continue Reading →