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

By: greenwichfreepress | 6 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.

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.

Giving

Greenwich 8th Grade Capstone Project Highlights Benefits of Pet Rescue

If you are not currently in a position to bring a pet into your home, you can still play a vital role in contributing to these wonderful organizations. Consider reaching out to these shelters to discuss temporary fostering opportunities, which get animals out of kennels and into a home environment. Additionally, these nonprofits rely entirely on financial donations, volunteer kennel assistance, and supplies from their public wish lists to keep their doors open. – Ava Caroll

More Headlines

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

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Joe Kelly Secures Unanimous Nomination for State Senate

Arts

Gordon Lightfoot to Perform at Wall Street Theater

By: | May 10, 2022

The Wall Street Theater in Norwalk is a 501(c)(3) non-profit performing arts venue celebrating its fifth Anniversary in 2022. Continue Reading →

Health

YWCA Shares Statement on Roe v Wade Leaked Supreme Court Opinion

By: greenwichfreepress | May 10, 2022

Overturning Roe will have particularly devastating consequences for young women, especially young women of color, as well as victims of domestic violence who experience forms of control that impact reproductive choice. Continue Reading →

Around Town

Ecological Landscaping: Healing the Waters, Caring for the Land through Landscape Design

By: greenwichfreepress | May 10, 2022

Humans have long tried to control nature, maintaining our outdoor spaces like manicured indoor rooms. Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

LETTER: Fiorello is Right that the House Focuses Too Often on Race

By: greenwichfreepress | May 10, 2022

“I thank Kimberly for taking a step forward in our society today to have needed discussions on strained and complicated topics.” – Deneen Borelli Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

TALKING TRANSPORTATION: Why is there still no free Wi-Fi on Metro-North?

By: | May 9, 2022

By Jim Cameron

Airplanes have Wi-Fi. Even Connecticut’s CTfastrak commuter bus system from New Britain to Hartford gives its passengers free Wi-Fi. Commuter railroads across the US offer Wi-Fi, including Boston’s MBTA. Wi-Fi is everywhere… but not on Metro-North. So the Connecticut legislature has just budgeted $23 million to install 5G technology on the railroad’s M8 cars. Continue Reading →

Government

Lamont Signs 2023 Budget with Largest Tax Cut in CT History

By: greenwichfreepress | May 9, 2022

The fiscal year 2023 budget adjustment bill, which includes more than $600 million in tax cuts. Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

Stone McGuigan: Support Affordable Housing in Greenwich

By: greenwichfreepress | May 9, 2022

On Tuesday, May 10, the Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing on its proposed Affordable Housing Plan (AHP), which will then come before the Board of Selectmen (BOS) at its meeting on Thursday, May 12, and once approved, before the Representative Town Meeting (RTM) at its June meeting. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Man Charged with Criminal Mischief after Slashing Tire in Riverside

By: greenwichfreepress | May 9, 2022

Police responded to a report of an incident on East Putnam Ave in Riverside. Continue Reading →

Government

Vanessa Avery Sworn in as US Attorney for District of CT

By: greenwichfreepress | May 9, 2022

Ms Avery becomes the first Black woman to serve as Connecticut’s top federal law enforcement officer. She will replace John Durham, who retired last March. Leonard Boyle served as interim US Attorney. Continue Reading →

Government

Juneteenth Holiday Passes CT House after Emotional Debate

By: greenwichfreepress | May 8, 2022

There was push back on State Rep Kimberly Fiorello’s comments about the framers’ Three-Fifths compromise and her suggestion that the CT House has an “unhealthy” focus on race. Continue Reading →