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Greenwich Schools PTA Council Honors Volunteers with Essence Awards

By: greenwichfreepress | 6 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

Police & Fire

Greenwich Man Charged with Assault, Strangulation

By: greenwichfreepress | November 3, 2021

On Monday night Greenwich Police responded to a residence in Byram on a report of an assault. Continue Reading →

Government

Clean Sweep for Republicans in Greenwich Municipal Elections

By: greenwichfreepress | November 2, 2021

In the race for Board of Education Michael-Joseph Mercanti-Anthony won a seat, but the race was too close to call between Megan Galletta and Cody Kittle. Stay tuned. Continue Reading →

Food Drink Restaurants

Roost Kitchen + Coffee Cos Cob to Open Friday, Nov 5

By: | November 2, 2021

Opening in this location is serendipitous for Pietrafeso, who was once a sous chef in the same kitchen almost 15 years ago when it was Plum Pure Foods. Continue Reading →

Real Estate

Up to the Minute Greenwich Property Transfers, Oct 1-4, 2021

By: | November 2, 2021

37 Deepwoods Lane sold on Oct 4, 2021 for $2,805,000 Continue Reading →

Government

Creative Solutions Urged to Save Mature Linden Tree on West End Ave in Old Greenwich

By: greenwichfreepress | November 2, 2021

The 28-inch diameter Linden tree has an expansive canopy, but the plan to cut it down was initiated by a complaint about how it impedes the sidewalk on a heavily traveled urban connector. Continue Reading →

News

Greenwich Botanical Center Virtual Lecture: Waste Free Holidays

By: | November 2, 2021

Americans produce one million extra tons of trash than the rest of year between Thanksgiving and New Year. Continue Reading →

Government

Democratic Candidate for Greenwich First Selectman, Bill Kelly: What I’d Do on Day One

By: greenwichfreepress | November 1, 2021

Bill Kelly said his decision to run for First Selectman was partly inspired by the ceiling collapse at North Mianus School last February, resulting in students being relocated to a former private school campus in Stamford.
“My granddaughter attends North Mianus School,” Kelly said. Continue Reading →

Government

Interview with Fred Camillo, Republican First Selectman Seeking Re-Election

By: greenwichfreepress | November 1, 2021

Interviewed in his office at town hall on Friday, Camillo said he anticipated his first two years would be defined by both his leadership during the 100-year pandemic and the 500-year flooding. Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

LETTER: Budkins Has Run a Positive Campaign for Town Clerk

By: greenwichfreepress | November 1, 2021

“Considering the town clerk’s office is very costumer service oriented, isn’t this the type of person you want to interact with?” – Caren Vizzo St. Phillip Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

BERNSTEIN: Help Break the Cycle of Negativity – Vote Mercanti-Anthony and Kittle for the BOE

By: greenwichfreepress | November 1, 2021

“Voters need to be aware of wolves in sheep’s clothing. Both Megan Galletta, the other Republican candidate, and Kara Philbin, the possible write-in candidate, have declined to answer whether they are affiliated with the local freedom fighters who claim they are patriots but are instead part of a misinformation campaign.” – Peter Bernstein, BOE chair Continue Reading →