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

By: greenwichfreepress | 2 hours ago

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.

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.

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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.

Greenwich Schools PTA Council Honors Volunteers with Essence Awards

Real Estate

Up to the Minute Greenwich Property Transfers, March 11-18, 2022

By: greenwichfreepress | April 1, 2022

4 Armonk Street sold on March 18, 2022 for $1,656,007 Continue Reading →

Business

Dialysis Center Proposed for West Putnam Ave

By: greenwichfreepress | April 1, 2022

Greenwich Planning and Zoning has a new pending application for a new dialysis center. Continue Reading →

Government

Attorney General Tong Releases Guidance on Gas Tax Holiday Complaints

By: greenwichfreepress | April 1, 2022

Attorney General William Tong on Friday released consumer guidance on reporting suspected violations of the state gas tax holiday. Continue Reading →

Government

Covid-19: Is the Second Booster Shot Right for You?

By: | March 31, 2022

“The recommendation to get a second booster is very personal-risk-focused. It is important that we each know our risk levels as well as the risk levels of the people with whom we will be in contact.” – Dr. Stephanie Paulmeno, Greenwich Health Dept Continue Reading →

Sports

Lamont Announces “Husky Weekend” to Recognize UConn Women’s Basketball

By: greenwichfreepress | March 31, 2022

The governor is urging all Connecticut residents to show their Husky pride this weekend by wearing UConn Huskies gear, displaying UConn flags and signs, and sporting blue and white. Continue Reading →

Around Town

ONE LAND: Soil is the Foundation of a Living Planet

By: greenwichfreepress | March 31, 2022

Compost Tea:
Fill a 5-gallon bucket with water and let it stand overnight to allow the chlorine to evaporate out of the water.
Stir in 2 cups of compost and allow to ferment for 24 hours.
Use the tea to water your flower beds and vegetable gardens Continue Reading →

Obituaries

John “Babe” Gambino, 84

By: greenwichfreepress | March 31, 2022

For many years, Babe was the proprietor of Gateway Auto Supply in Greenwich. Continue Reading →

Government

Legal Action Initiated over 8-30g at Brookridge; Milbrook Worried over Downstream Impacts

By: greenwichfreepress | March 30, 2022

The property is beyond the town sewers. There is no certainty they will be able to connect to the municipal sanitary sewer line. Continue Reading →

Food Drink Restaurants

CT Rules for Outdoor Dining Extended Another 13 Months

By: greenwichfreepress | March 30, 2022

Governor Ned Lamont announced on Wednesday that he signed into law legislation (House Bill 5271) allowing the relaxed rules on outdoor dining that he established in response to the initial outbreak of the pandemic to continue for at least another 13 months. Continue Reading →