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Greenwich 8th Grade Capstone Project Highlights Benefits of Pet Rescue

By: greenwichfreepress | 1 hour 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.

Obituaries

James Paul Fratello, 92

By: greenwichfreepress | April 21, 2022

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated 10:00am Friday May 20 at St. Gregory the Great Church in Harrison, inurnment will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery. Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

LETTER: Who would oppose EpiPen affordability?

By: greenwichfreepress | April 21, 2022

“I was surprised to learn that our representative, Kimberly Fiorello of the 149th district, was one of only four people who rejected this commonsense measure that would save the lives of her constituents. It certainly wasn’t due to partisanship. Fifty of the 54 GOP members of the House voted in favor of this bill.” – Svetlana Wasserman Continue Reading →

Arts

Valerie Bolling Honored for Her Newest Children’s Book, ‘Together We Ride’

By: | April 20, 2022

Since publishing Let’s Dance in 2020, Valerie Bolling had made eight book deals and received SERC’s George A. Coleman Excellence in Equity Award. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Two-Car Crash at Busy Indian Field and East Putnam Intersection

By: greenwichfreepress | April 20, 2022

In December, a similar crash at the same intersection took place at the midweek afternoon rush hour. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Bicyclist Seriously Injured after Collision with Town DPW Truck

By: greenwichfreepress | April 20, 2022

The truck was a Town of Greenwich Dept of Public Works truck. Continue Reading →

Giving

Round Hill Community Church to Host a “Concert for Ukraine”

By: greenwichfreepress | April 20, 2022

Proceeds from the event will be donated to World Central Kitchen and Razom for Ukraine (in Ukrainian, the word Razom means “together”) to support their ongoing efforts to provide humanitarian aid to Ukrainians in Ukraine and refugees who have been forced to temporarily relocate to western European countries. Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

STONE McGUIGAN: Naming Rights Policy, Volunteer Week, Earth Day

By: greenwichfreepress | April 19, 2022

“When it is transparent to potential benefactors what naming rights will cost, it removes the element of negotiation from the gifting process.” – Janet Stone McGuigan Continue Reading →

Government

P&Z Watch: Vote on King Street Cluster Housing Delayed after Neighbors Report Clear Cutting, Flooding

By: greenwichfreepress | April 19, 2022

A neighbor at Chieftans said a house there had been almost inundated with water the previous week.
“It was very serious, and they’ve never had this before. And particularly since the clearing was done, we’re very concerned over here.” – Suzie Jarvis, Chieftans Continue Reading →

Food Drink Restaurants

Island Fin Poké to Offer Hawaiian-Style Build-Your-Own Poké Bowls in Cos Cob

By: greenwichfreepress | April 19, 2022

Island Fin Poké will be owned by local entrepreneur and health enthusiast, Jamie Darnow. Continue Reading →

Government

Attorney General Tong Warns CT Residents to Be Wary of Scam Fire Dept Text Messages

By: greenwichfreepress | April 19, 2022

Over the holiday weekend, at least eight Connecticut fire departments reported that residents had received text messages purporting to be from the fire department with links advertising and selling discounted fire department merchandise. Continue Reading →