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

By: greenwichfreepress | 2 hours ago

Raphaël’s Bakery on Mason Street in Greenwich is hard to miss, with its orange awning, matching outdoor seating, and cheerful spring flowers. When customers step inside, they are greeted with a wide display of pastries, sandwiches, baguettes and baked goods. Amelie ordered a turkey and comté sandwich, Julia ordered a vegetarian sandwich with a chocolate chip cookie, and Sara enjoyed a prosciutto and mozzarella sandwich.

Summer Camp

Code Ninjas Returns with Another Summer of COOL Enrichment

Kids don’t just “watch screens” – they build, create and problem-solve thrugh STEM • Robotics • 3D Printing • LEGO® Engineering • Game Design • AI • Minecraft • Drones • Building Cartoons & more.

Letter to the Editor

Bencivengo: Programs Like Saint Catherine’s Players are Not Expendable Luxuries

“At a time when we constantly speak about the mental health crisis facing children, the isolation many feel, and the need for meaningful connection and purpose, programs like Saint Catherine’s Players are not expendable luxuries. They are lifelines. They are ministries in their own right.” – Dr. Jennifer Bencivewngo

Arts

Meet More Artists You’ll Find at “Art in the Park” on Sunday, June 7

The event will feature dozens of local, up-and-coming artists, exhibiting and selling their works to the public, including oils, acrylics, mixed media, photography, watercolors, wood carvings, drawings, giclée prints, decoupages and much more.

More Headlines

Greenwich 8th Grade Capstone Project Highlights Benefits of Pet Rescue

Greenwich’s New Lebanon School Named 2026 CT Blue Ribbon School

International School at Dundee to Mark 25 Years of IB Excellence with Community Open House

News

Driver Spotted Swapping License Plates Faces Multiple Charges

By: greenwichfreepress | May 19, 2022

On May 16 an undercover Greenwich Police officer in the area of Milbank Ave spotted a man replacing his rear Florida registration plate with a New York plate. Continue Reading →

News

MESKERS: Honored to Be Nominated as Candidate for State Rep in 150th District

By: greenwichfreepress | May 18, 2022

“At the state level, I keenly recognize that Connecticut families face challenges from increases in cost of living/inflation. I remain focused on finding ways to put money back into your pockets while ensuring we do not jeopardize the fiscal health of our state. Over the last two years, Democrats have created budget surpluses that have enabled us to cut taxes.” – Steve Meskers, State Rep, 150th district Continue Reading →

Arts

New Lebanon School to Stage ‘The Addams Family’ Thanks In Part to Greenwich Alliance Grant

By: | May 18, 2022

At the close of Tuesday’s dress rehearsal, Julie Faryniarz, director of the Alliance, made a surprise announcement about a theater grant for 2022-2023. Continue Reading →

Obituaries

Sean Kalman Mecsery, 50

By: | May 18, 2022

A memorial service will be held at Noroton Presbyterian Church on Monday, May 23, 2022, at 1:00pm Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Tip Leads to DUI Arrest in Riverside

By: | May 18, 2022

Police responded to Riverside on a report of an erratic driver. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Resident Reports being Jumped, Beaten by Trio Who Stole His Car

By: greenwichfreepress | May 18, 2022

A resident’s Chrysler was taken after a trio beat him up. The car was later recovered in Bridgeport. Continue Reading →

Around Town

Family Event Planned on May 21 to Mark Byram Shubert Library’s 90th Anniversary

By: greenwichfreepress | May 18, 2022

This year’s Celebration of the 90th Anniversary of the founding of the Byram Shubert Library, a branch of Greenwich Library continues on Saturday, May 21 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm with a giant outdoor family party. The afternoon will begin at 12:45 with a memorial to Eileen Clancy, a long time Byram resident and Friend of the library. Continue Reading →

Transportation

‘Electrify Your Life’ Needs EVs and Scooters

By: greenwichfreepress | May 18, 2022

Organized by the Town of Greenwich Conservation Commission, the EV Club of CT, Quiet Yards Greenwich, Pedal Greenwich, Live Green, Clean Cities and Wilton Go Green Continue Reading →

News

Rain Fails to Dampen Enthusiasm for The Riverside Run 2022

By: greenwichfreepress | May 18, 2022

The rain and wind did not stop participants from putting forth their best efforts to run through the neighborhood in this beloved community event now in its 37th year. Continue Reading →

Government

P&Z Watch: Boys & Girls Club Expansion and Renovation Plans Begin to Take Shape

By: greenwichfreepress | May 17, 2022

Before the Boys & Girls Club’s plans were discussed, the Selectmen’s office presented an MI request for the club to reuse the modular building in Horseneck Lot during their construction. The issue is that the building was supposed to be demolished. Continue Reading →