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Greenwich 8th Grade Capstone Project Highlights Benefits of Pet Rescue

By: greenwichfreepress | 6 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.

Around Town

The Alien Invaders in Our Own Backyards: How invasive plants are taking over our native landscape

By: greenwichfreepress | March 17, 2022

Second in Greenwich Sustainability Committee’s One Land Series on Biodiversity Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Pickup Truck Driver Who Hit 3 Cars and a Tree in Byram Faces Multiple Charges

By: greenwichfreepress | March 17, 2022

Greenwich Police announced an arrest was made following the crash of a Ford F-150 on Delavan Ave on Monday night. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

GPD Seek Tips on Burglary at House in Old Greenwich

By: greenwichfreepress | March 17, 2022

Anyone with information or perhaps a video that may assist the investigation is asked to contact the GPD Detective Division at (203) 622-8054 or the Dispatch Center (24 hours) at (203) 622-8004. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Greenwich Driver Charged by Warrant for Hitting Parked Cars, Trees, Mailbox Before Fleeing

By: greenwichfreepress | March 16, 2022

After allegedly fleeing the scene,the driver was located later in the evening and, police say that based on his slurred speech, bloodshot eyes and inability to communicate, he was believed to have been operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Continue Reading →

Around Town

Greenwich Businesses Invited to Learn about Food Rescue, Food Scrap Recycling

By: greenwichfreepress | March 16, 2022

On Monday, March 21st from 3:00 – 3:30 pm, local businesses, including restaurants, hospitality providers, grocers and health care facilities, are invited to learn more about the Greenwich Food Matters Challenge at a virtual information session hosted by WFG, CET and Food Rescue US Fairfield County. Continue Reading →

Around Town

Conservation Commission Announces Springtime Vernal Pool Public Walk

By: | March 16, 2022

Get up-close and personal with some of the creatures who make the vernal pools their home. Continue Reading →

Government

RTM Sense of the Meeting Resolution Approved to “Send a Message” to Hartford on 8-30g

By: greenwichfreepress | March 15, 2022

“The town has failed in all respects. The SOMR is a scare tactic, and only represents 150 people who want to change the only regulation that will provide the affordable housing.” – Joe Pecora Continue Reading →

Obituaries

Dr. Thomas “Tom” Higgins, 77

By: greenwichfreepress | March 15, 2022

Funeral services will be held at Saint Catherine of Siena Church in Riverside, Saturday, March 19th, at 1:00pm. Internment to immediately follow at Saint Mary’s Cemetery, in Greenwich. Continue Reading →

Around Town

Volunteer Firefighters in Greenwich Rescue Great Horned Owl Caught in Fishing Line

By: | March 15, 2022

On Monday afternoon, volunteer firefighters rescued a female great horned owl that was suspended in fishing line 15 feet above the South Stanwich reservoir. Continue Reading →

Government

Dire Warnings Issued on Impact of “Transit Oriented Development” Bill 5429 in Fairfield County

By: greenwichfreepress | March 15, 2022

“This is not a recipe for orderly or responsible development.” – Francis Pickering, Western Connecticut Council of Governments Continue Reading →