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Greenwich Schools PTA Council Honors Volunteers with Essence Awards

By: greenwichfreepress | 2 hours ago

On Tuesday morning a large group of Greenwich Public Schools PTA volunteers gathered at town hall to honor nominees for the Essence awards. This year there were an unprecedented 16 nominees.

Government

Governor Lamont Signs Legislation Making Absentee Ballots an Option for All Voters in Connecticut Elections

The legislation increases the penalty for harassing election workers from a misdemeanor to a felony on a second offense, including publicizing an election worker’s name or address with intent to intimidate. It also makes tampering with an absentee ballot drop box a class D felony. Additionally, it restricts federal law enforcement officials from being within 250 of a polling place or other sensitive election site without permission from state election officials or court order. The law empowers the attorney general to act against interference or intimidation.

Around Town

Save the Sound Releases Long Island Sound Beach Grades in Advance of 2026 Swim Season

Tod’s Point beach received an A+ grade. Island Breach received an A grade, Great Captain Island received an A+ and Byram Beach received a D+.

Arts

Greenwich Scholarship Association Benefit Concert to Support Local Students Facing Rising College Costs

The Greenwich Scholarship Association will be the beneficiary of the Woman’s Club of Greenwich’s Concert on the Lawn on Friday, June 5 — an evening dedicated to helping local students achieve a college education through need-based scholarships.

More Headlines

AAA Shares Travel Projections for Memorial Day Weekend

Jill Oberlander Nominated as the Democratic Candidate for State Senate in District 36

Greenwich P&Z Mulls GCDS Proposal for Staff Housing and Expanded Daycare

Arts

Rob Mathes Holiday Concert Dates Announced: December 20-21, 2025

By: greenwichfreepress | December 7, 2025

Tickets are available for Rob Mathes’ annual holiday concert at The Performing Arts Center at Purchase College. Continue Reading →

Opinion

Talking Transportation: EVs vs Gas

By: greenwichfreepress | December 7, 2025

“Here in Connecticut, where we import every gallon of fuel we burn, a slowdown in EV adoption is more than an environmental setback. It’s an economic one. More money will leave the state for out-of-region fuel suppliers. And an unreliable, underbuilt charging network threatens to stall our transportation future.
The real bottom line? You may find new gas-powered cars will be cheaper, but the cost of driving them will go up in (exhaust) smoke.” – Jim Cameron Continue Reading →

Giving

GHS PTA Establishes Community Pantry for Food and Personal Care Items for Students & Their Families

By: greenwichfreepress | December 6, 2025

What began as support for 40 students just a few months ago, has grown to more than 70 students each week. The need will continue to rise. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Man Arrested by Warrant for Trying to Buy Rolex with Fake ID and Credit Card on Greenwich Ave

By: greenwichfreepress | December 6, 2025

The arrest represented the second time Greenwich Police arrested the suspect in November. Continue Reading →

Holiday

“Holiday Wish Express” Transforms Stamford Town Center into 22,000 sq ft Indoor Holiday Experience

By: greenwichfreepress | December 6, 2025

Holiday Wish Express, inside Stamford Town Center, is Connecticut’s largest indoor holiday event, featuring themed rooms, interactive experiences, and festive photo stations that bring the magic of Christmas to life. Now in its fourth year, 22,000 square feet have been transformed into an immersive winter wonderland. Continue Reading →

Arts

Greenwich Town Party Celebrates 15 Years

By: greenwichfreepress | December 6, 2025

In anticipation of this special year, Greenwich Town Party has launched limited-edition holiday Sponsor and Neighbor tickets, available through Dec 20, 2025. Ticket purchasers who buy tickets before Dec 20, 2025 will receive a package in the mail with festive holiday themed tickets, perfect for holiday gifting. Continue Reading →

Arts

Christmas Piano Serenade Planned at Second Congregational Church

By: greenwichfreepress | December 6, 2025

Join us for this annual tradition and remember that it is FREE and open to the public. It is the perfect setting for putting everyone in the mood for the holidays! Continue Reading →

Arts

Stamford All-School Musical to Perform “Annie” to Live 14-Piece Professional Orchestra

By: greenwichfreepress | December 5, 2025

The cast and crew of the Stamford All-School Musical will perform “Annie,” accompanied by a live 14-piece professional orchestra this weekend and next weekend, for an authentic Broadway-caliber musical experience Continue Reading →

Giving

2025 Turkey Trot Sets All-Time Records for Attendance, Fundraising & Course Performance

By: greenwichfreepress | December 5, 2025

The event drew 1779 participants, the largest turnout in the event’s 15-year history. The generosity of runners, walkers, families, sponsors and donors also resulted in a record-setting fundraising to support programs benefiting Greenwich Public School students. Continue Reading →

Real Estate

Up to the Minute Greenwich Property Transfers, November 12-14, 2025

By: greenwichfreepress | December 5, 2025

76 Sinawoy Rd sold on Nov 14, 2025 for $2,250,000 Continue Reading →