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Greenwich P&Z Mulls GCDS Proposal for Staff Housing and Expanded Daycare

By: greenwichfreepress | 2 hours ago

The GCDS Schwarz Campus is 41.5 acres in the RA-1 zone and the school does not receive any FAR bonus for educational use. The Schwarz Campus at 23 Fairfield Road was originally part of the F.A.O. Schwarz estate, which goes all the way to Cardinal Road. Even if the school added the requested units, they would still have remaining FAR, but the discussion revolved around the proposed multi-family apartment building in the RA-1 single family zone.

Holiday

AAA Shares Travel Projections for Memorial Day Weekend

Drivers should expect the heaviest congestion on Thursday and Friday between 3:00 and 6:00pm, and Monday afternoon, according to transportation data and insights provider, INRIX. Sunday should be the lightest day for traffic, barring any unexpected events on the road.

Government

Jill Oberlander Nominated as the Democratic Candidate for State Senate in District 36

Oberlander was endorsed by Endorsed by Congressman Jim Himes, Stamford Mayor Caroline Simmons, and New Canaan Selectman Amy Murphy Carroll.

Government

Fazio Endorsed for to Challenge Lamont for Governor; Joe Kelly Chairs Delegation from Greenwich at State Convention

“Our delegation included our endorsed gubernatorial candidate and State Senator Ryan Fazio, State Representatives Tina Courpas, Selectwoman Lauren Rabin, Town Clerk Jackie Budkins, BET member myself, Former State Representative Mike Bocchino, BOE member Paul Cappiali, and numerous other prominent Greenwich Republicans. Our delegation was united in all statewide votes.” – Joe Kelly

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Around Town

Greenwich Democrats Mourn the Loss of Longtime DTC Member, Mary McNamee

By: greenwichfreepress | December 21, 2025

Mary McNamee, a longtime volunteer for the Greenwich Democratic Town Committee, volunteer passed away this week at the age of 93. Continue Reading →

Holiday

Second Congregational Church Offers Christmas Eve Services

By: greenwichfreepress | December 21, 2025

On Christmas Eve at 3:30 p.m., Second Congregational Church of Greenwich (located at 139 East Putnam Avenue in Greenwich) will hold a no rehearsal children’s Christmas Pageant. All children and parents, family and friends visiting are welcome! Then, at At 6:30 p.m. the church will celebrate with a service of Lessons and Carols. Music Director Alexander Constantine will be joined by a brass quartet and other soloists. Continue Reading →

Holiday

PHOTOS: Clear Skies for Greenwich Road Runners Jingle Bell Holiday Run

By: greenwichfreepress | December 20, 2025

Runners had three options – a 2.5 mile walk, a 2.5 short run and a 6.3 mile long run that extended around Tod’s Point before returning to the fire house. Continue Reading →

Around Town

Greenwich Botanical Center Announces Upcoming Winter Events & Programming

By: greenwichfreepress | December 20, 2025

The Greenwich Botanical Center is inviting the public to its new line-up of upcoming seasonal events and programming, including a floral design workshop to create holiday centerpieces and a watercolor class to study trees in winter, among many others. Continue Reading →

Arts

Greenwich Historical Society Acquires Childe Hassam Artwork

By: greenwichfreepress | December 20, 2025

A founding member of the Cos Cob art colony, Childe Hassam was inspired by the landscape of the Lower Landing at the banks of the Mianus River. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Suspect Who Stole Credit Card from Vehicle at GHS Arrested after After Foot Pursuit

By: greenwichfreepress | December 20, 2025

Police said the arrestee and his co-conspirator stole two credit cards in which the card holder was over 60 years old and subsequently impersonated the victim by purchasing over $4,000 worth of high end retail merchandise. Continue Reading →

Government

Greenwich Man Sentenced To 37 Months In Prison For Fraudulently Obtaining $1.2 Million In Unclaimed Property

By: greenwichfreepress | December 20, 2025

Henry J White deposited and cashed fraudulently obtained payment checks, and these funds were then used for personal expenses, including for mortgage payments for the home he shared with his sister in Old Greenwich. Continue Reading →

Real Estate

Up to the Minute Greenwich Property Transfers, Dec 1-3, 2025

By: greenwichfreepress | December 20, 2025

14 Meadow Drive sold on Dec 2, 2025 for $7,700,000 Continue Reading →

Holiday

Still Time for Photos with Santa and Meet His Live Reindeer at Sam Bridge Nursery & Greenhouses

By: greenwichfreepress | December 19, 2025

There is still time to meet Santa’s three live reindeer and have family photos taken with Santa himself – you can even include your dog(s) in the photos. Continue Reading →

Business

State Announces $8 Million in Grants to Remediate Former Honda Dealership on Mason Street

By: greenwichfreepress | December 19, 2025

The developer, the plaintiff in a lawsuit against the Town of Greenwich, owns six parcels of land on Mason Street including the former Honda dealership, with its history of car dealers including Studebaker and Pontiac. They paid a total of $21 million for all the parcels, and given the history of use, all acknowledged that remediation would be necessary. Continue Reading →