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Greenwich 8th Grade Capstone Project Highlights Benefits of Pet Rescue

By: greenwichfreepress | 5 hours ago

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

Schools

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

New Lebanon School is one of 11 elementary schools in Greenwich enrolling 363 students in Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 5. Nearly 60% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price meals. New Lebanon’s overall accountability index earned in 2024-25 was 89.3, above the state target of 85 and their highest to date. The school’s performance has been improving steadily in recent years. They earned School of Distinction status for the first time in 2021-22 and repeated their performance in 2023-24 and 2024-25.

Schools

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

Alumni, Families & Staff Invited to Celebrate Quarter Century of Global Education. ISD will host an Open House on Thursday, May 28, from 4:00-5:30pm at its campus at 55 Florence Road in Riverside, bringing together former and current families, alumni, staff, and neighbors to mark a milestone 25 years in the making.

Government

Joe Kelly Secures Unanimous Nomination for State Senate

Republican delegates from Greenwich, North Stamford, and New Canaan convened in Greenwich Town Hall on Tuesday evening and unanimously nominated Joe Kelly as their candidate to represent the 36th District in the Connecticut State Senate. Mr. kelly is running to replace State Senator Ryan Fazio, also a Republican, who is vacating the seat to challenge incumbent Gov. Ned Lamont. Fazio took to the floor to nominate Kelly.

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Greenwich Free Press Summer 2026 Camp Guide

Register Today for the America’s 250th Greenwich Community 5K & Fun Mile: One Community, Two Distances, 250 Years of History.

Giving

Join Sam Buck for Shoes & Socks Mismatch Day on Thursday, April 28

By: greenwichfreepress | April 27, 2022

On Thursday, April 28, get your shoes and socks ready, or not ready, for Mismatch Day for an important cause. Continue Reading →

Real Estate

Greenwich Real Estate Report: April 1-April 24, 2022

By: Stefanie Lacoff | April 27, 2022

960 Lake Ave. Build your dream home on 8.66 spectacular acres, level, very private, high and dry. New listings and Open house links included. Continue Reading →

Food Drink Restaurants

Saturday Pop Up at Mike’s Organic to Feature Breakfast Bar, Pizza, Sheep Shearings

By: greenwichfreepress | April 27, 2022

Mike’s Organic will host a pop up event at its new Cos Cob location on Saturday, April 30 from 10am-4:00pm. Continue Reading →

Around Town

May 1-7, 2022 Is Ride-a-Bike Week in Greenwich

By: greenwichfreepress | April 26, 2022

Ride a Bike Week in Greenwich was created to raise awareness about the convenience, fun and health benefits of two-wheeled transportation and recreation. Continue Reading →

Obituaries

Antoinette “Petie” Peters Macri, 91

By: | April 26, 2022

A wake will be held at Coxe & Graziano, 134 Hamilton Ave on Sunday, May 1 from 3:00pm to 7:00pm. Continue Reading →

Schools

2022 Distinguished Teachers Awards Announced

By: greenwichfreepress | April 26, 2022

“On behalf of the entire Committee, we want to thank all those who submitted nominations, and congratulate the 2022 Distinguished Teachers.” – committee Chair Marlene Gilbert Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Greenwich Police Swear in New Officers

By: greenwichfreepress | April 26, 2022

Three new officers will start immediately at the Police Academy in New Britain. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Greenwich Woman Charged by Warrant for Larceny, Disorderly Conduct and Assault

By: greenwichfreepress | April 26, 2022

On April 9, Greenwich Police responded to a home in back country on a report of a physical fight involving a woman believed to be intoxicated. Continue Reading →

Around Town

Bike Rodeo for Kids and Teens Set for May 1 at the Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich

By: greenwichfreepress | April 26, 2022

The Cycle Safety Academy will be a drop-off event held at 4 Horseneck Lane in Greenwich. Sessions will be grouped by age. Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

LETTER: Mead Point Development Blocks Access to Public Waters

By: greenwichfreepress | April 25, 2022

The proposed property is built on an island knoll surrounded by a mile and a quarter of shoreline that includes two tidal ponds. Through the review and discovery process DEEP has reported that the larger tidal pond was created by a causeway and a bridge, which were illegally constructed as neither has ever been permitted. Continue Reading →