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

By: greenwichfreepress | 10 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

Weather

Heat Wave to Hit Greenwich; Cooling Stations Announced

By: greenwichfreepress | July 18, 2022

Cooling centers will be open Monday, July 18, through Monday, July 25. Continue Reading →

Health

Long Covid Appears to Impact about 1 Out of 5 Covid-19 survivors

By: | July 18, 2022

Here is a synopsis of the frequently asked questions and science-based responses to them. Continue Reading →

News

TALKING TRANSPORTATION: Our Commuter Rail is Still Too Slow

By: Jim Cameron | July 18, 2022

“I’ve asked Connecticut Dept of Transportation and Senator Blumenthal to persuade the FRA to give us back our usual speeds on Metro-North, so far to no avail. So while a few trains, like the New Haven expresses, may be running at better speeds, for most commuters it’s still a slow ride to NYC.” – Jim Cameron Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

COOPER: Where’s the Data on Outdoor Dining?

By: greenwichfreepress | July 18, 2022

“Accepting the bias inherent in choosing one group of merchants over
another should make the whole thing moot – either everyone or no one.” – John Cooper, Greenwich Continue Reading →

Giving

Greenwich United Way Awards 24 Community Impact Grants to Local Organizations

By: greenwichfreepress | July 18, 2022

Grants were made to programs in priority areas – mental health, self-sufficiency and early childhood education – as identified by the results of comprehensive research conducted by the Greenwich United Way. Continue Reading →

Government

Well Attended Ribbon Cutting Celebrates Massive Facelift at Armstrong Court

By: greenwichfreepress | July 17, 2022

The green ribbon was small, and so were the scissors, but the crowd that gathered at Armstrong Court to celebrate Phase II of renovations to the 1950’s era housing development was substantial. Continue Reading →

Business

P&Z Watch: Chase Bank Submits Pre-Application at Former TD Bank Space at 235 Greenwich Ave

By: greenwichfreepress | July 17, 2022

TD Bank moved its branch up the hill to 3 Pickwick Plaza. Continue Reading →

Real Estate

Up to the Minute Greenwich Property Transfers, June 27-30, 2022

By: greenwichfreepress | July 17, 2022

46 Club Road sold on June 29, 2022 for $3,549,000 Continue Reading →

Business

Selectmen Discuss Request for Outdoor Retail “Nodes” in Parking Spaces on Greenwich Ave

By: greenwichfreepress | July 16, 2022

On Thursday the Board of Selectmen discussed a request from a retail business owner for a “node” in a parking space outside his store in order to display his wares on the basis of “equity” with restaurants. Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

LETTER: The Catastrophic Costs of Climate Change Inaction

By: greenwichfreepress | July 16, 2022

“Young adults understand the problem and the risks we are passing along to them. Indeed, they will inherit a hotter more inhospitable planet. They want action, and they are looking for policy makers to address the problems now. A small local group of dedicated and thoughtful young climate activists have recently proposed a draft resolution for town leadership to consider, the Climate Emergency Resolution.” – Matt DesChamps Continue Reading →