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Greenwich 8th Grade Capstone Project Highlights Benefits of Pet Rescue

By: greenwichfreepress | 4 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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Around Town

Food, Agriculture & Justice: What We Eat Can Harm or Heal

By: greenwichfreepress | March 21, 2022

The six-part series looks at the interconnectedness between the industrialized food system and our greatest ecological and social challenges. Continue Reading →

Holiday

PHOTOS: Three Time’s a Charm for the Greenwich St Patrick’s Parade

By: greenwichfreepress | March 20, 2022

After being canceled for two years due to the pandemic, Greenwich’s St Patrick’s parade returned to Greenwich Avenue on Sunday, marking the first day of spring in the process. Continue Reading →

Business

P&Z, Neighbor Concerned about Parking, Traffic for Rotisserie Chicken Business in Former Cos Cob Starbucks Building

By: | March 20, 2022

Last week the town placed a stop work order on the former Starbucks building. The town building Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

LETTER: No, Representative Fiorello, Decent Housing is not a “Want.” It’s a Human Right.

By: greenwichfreepress | March 20, 2022

“If there’s one thing that characterizes Republican state representative Kimberley Fiorello’s policy positions, it’s cruelty.” – Sean Goldrick Continue Reading →

Real Estate

Greenwich Real Estate Report: March 11-March 18, 2022

By: Stefanie Lacoff | March 20, 2022

New listing – 400 Stanwich Rd. As of Friday, March 19, 2022, there are 143 single-family homes listed on the MLS for sale in Greenwich. Open house link included. Continue Reading →

Volunteering

Greenwich Eagle Scout Candidate Builds Cat Beds and Agility Equipment for Dogs at Animal Control

By: greenwichfreepress | March 19, 2022

Gianluca Bianchi, a member of the GHS class of 2023 and member of Troop 35 out of Glenville, said that while many Scouts work in nature, clearing trails and building bridges, wanted to incorporate his love of animals into his Eagle Scout project. Continue Reading →

Arts

Central Middle School Presents Bye Bye Birdie, March 25-26, 2022

By: greenwichfreepress | March 19, 2022

Central Middle School will present Bye Bye Birdie on Friday March 25, and Saturday, March 26, 2022. Over 80 Central Middle School students are part of this epic performance. Tickets are on sale. Continue Reading →

Arts

Greenwich Symphony Orchestra Welcomes Conductor Mélisse Brunet This Weekend

By: greenwichfreepress | March 19, 2022

The Greenwich Symphony Orchestra continues its search for for a new Music Director, and this weekend Mélisse Brunet will conduct the orchestra on Saturday and Sunday. Order tickets online. Your ticket is good at either of the two concerts. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Second Person Charged with Practicing Law without a License in Greenwich

By: greenwichfreepress | March 19, 2022

According to the criminal information summary the case number was the same that involved a Florida man who was also charged last week with Practicing law without a License in Greenwich. Continue Reading →

Holiday

2022 St Patrick’s Parade in Greenwich Set for Sunday at 2pm

By: greenwichfreepress | March 19, 2022

John Toner had previously been named as Grand Marshal of the 2020 and 2021 parades, both of which were cancelled due to COVID. Continue Reading →