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Greenwich Police Department Opens Its Doors for Community-Focused Police Day 2026

By: greenwichfreepress | 11 hours ago

Throughout the day, officers showcased specialized units including the SWAT team, dive team, and the department drone program. Police vehicles and equipment were displayed outside headquarters as children and families had the opportunity to speak directly with officers about their roles and training.

Around Town

Riverside Garden Club To Celebrate Nation’s 250th at Knapp’s Tavern

The Riverside Garden Club invites all to join them for a tour of the Colonial Herb Garden and light refreshments. Two Roads Brewery of Stratford has generously volunteered to brew ale using the hops grown at the colonial garden. Come sample what George Washington would have been served at the Knapp’s Tavern during his traverse through Greenwich 250 years ago.

Volunteering

Junior League of Greenwich Completes 100+ Volunteer Hours During Inaugural All Service Day

Forty-five members partnered with local nonprofits across Greenwich in a day of hands-on service supporting children, families, and community organizations.

Letter to the Editor

LOCKTON: Blue Line Solutions is Controlled by RAF Equity

“The RTM is voting in June to accept the Greenwich Speed Camera plan. We all want our children to be safe, but we do not want our Town to be the honey pot for an out of state Equity Fund.” – Janet Lockton

More Headlines

Tina Courpas Receives Unanimous Support from Local Republicans for Second Term Representing 149th District

At Raphaël’s Bakery, Orange Awning Signals Welcoming Atmosphere, Superior Menu

Code Ninjas Returns with Another Summer of COOL Enrichment

Giving

Greenwich Campership Program Needs Donations to Move Children off Wait List

By: | July 20, 2022

The Campership program awards scholarships to children, ages 5-14, from low income Greenwich families Continue Reading →

Arts

JD Souther to Perform at Wall Street Theater on July 30

By: greenwichfreepress | July 20, 2022

“Souther proves his work holds up as well as Dylan’s or Simon’s or Lennon and McCartney’s and… deserves such astute re-examination.” – JazzTimes Continue Reading →

Government

No Vote Taken by Selectmen on Climate “Emergency” Resolution; Suggest More GHS Students Ride School Bus

By: greenwichfreepress | July 19, 2022

“Mandating school bus usage would be a great way to keep the battle local and very personal for these kids.” – Gail Lauridsen Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Camillo on Attempted Mugging: “There is more police presence on Greenwich Ave than ever before”

By: greenwichfreepress | July 19, 2022

“…even though Greenwich was recently rated as one of the safest towns in Connecticut, we are not immune to being a target for thieves and criminal activity.” – Fred Camillo Continue Reading →

Government

CT Law Provides Swift Response to Youths Charged with Repeated Motor Vehicle Theft

By: greenwichfreepress | July 19, 2022

““These updates to Connecticut’s criminal justice statutes make juvenile arrest and delinquency proceedings swifter with more information for courts to review, provide more intensive responses to the small number of juveniles with serious and repeated charges, and restructure motor vehicle theft laws to focus on people with prior offenses.” – Governor Ned Lamont Continue Reading →

Obituaries

Michele Martin, 64

By: | July 19, 2022

A funeral Mass with reception to follow will be held at St. Catherine of Siena in Riverside, CT, at 10:00am on Friday, July 22. Continue Reading →

Around Town

Police and Local Groups Work to Foster Healthy Relationships with Teens

By: | July 19, 2022

“We continue to cope with the impact of the disruptions and lack of engagement caused by the pandemic.” – Danielle Sittol, Youth Services Bureau at Greenwich’s Dept of Human Services Continue Reading →

Obituaries

Jack Clark, 73, Former Leader of Bruce Museum

By: greenwichfreepress | July 19, 2022

A celebration of Jack’s life is scheduled for 2:00pm Wednesday July 20 at Goble Funeral Home in Sparta, NJ. The family will receive friends beginning at 1:00pm. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Police Seek Tips on Mugging on Lower Greenwich Avenue

By: greenwichfreepress | July 18, 2022

The suspects were described as two Black males, tall and thin, under 30 years of age, one wearing dark clothing and the other was wearing dark pants and a pink hooded sweatshirt. Continue Reading →

Sports

World Series Bound Greenwich All-Stars Make History at Cooperstown

By: greenwichfreepress | July 18, 2022

New England Regional baseball champions, the 12U Greenwich All-Stars are just under three weeks away from competing in the Cal Ripken Majors 70 World Series in Branson, Missouri and just made history in Cooperstown, NY, the birthplace of baseball. Continue Reading →