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P&Z Watch: Preschool and Daycare Proposed at Former Acme Supermarket on West Putnam Ave

By: greenwichfreepress | 5 hours ago

The Goddard School anticipates 216 children would be enrolled across all programs at the facility. There would be approximately 40 staff, including 36 teachers and four administrators. There would be 32+/- parking spaces on the property and an additionally approximately 50+/- parking spaces across the street at 132 West Putnam Avenue, which is also leased to the applicant by the owner.

Government

Gov Lamont Signs Legislation Strengthening the Ability To Prosecute Hate Crimes

The legislation Governor Lamont signed takes all the state’s existing hate crimes laws and consolidates them into a new chapter of the statutes dedicated solely to hate crimes, making them much easier to find and analyze for the purposes of prosecuting offenders of these crimes.

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.

Summer Camp

Eagle Island Camp for Girls: A Once-in-a-Lifetime Unplugged Experience

Eagle Island’s all-girls overnight programs (ages 8–17) offer swimming, sailing, crafts, and so much more—all in a supportive environment where girls grow into confident, fearless women ready to take on the world.

More Headlines

Western Middle School Principal Suzanne Coyne to Depart

House of the Week: Mid Country Private Retreat

P&Z Watch: Sacred Heart Greenwich Proposes 26,000 Sq Ft STEM Building

Government

Mask Requirement at Town Hall to Be Lifted

By: greenwichfreepress | November 7, 2021

Employees and visitors will not be required to wear a mask inside Greenwich Town Hall as of Monday, Nov 8, 2021. Continue Reading →

Giving

Jewish Family Services of Greenwich Is a Temporary Afghan Refugee Resettlement agency

By: greenwichfreepress | November 7, 2021

Over 50,000 Afghan evacuees are temporarily housed on US army bases awaiting resettlement. Continue Reading →

Business

Eversource Warns CT Electric Customers about Higher Bills This Winter

By: greenwichfreepress | November 7, 2021

The price of oil and natural gas continuing to rise around the world, the wholesale price of electricity has increased rapidly – particularly in this region. Continue Reading →

Real Estate

Greenwich Real Estate Report: Oct 29-Nov 5, 2021

By: Stefanie Lacoff | November 7, 2021

SOLD – 39 Old Church Rd, Greenwich. Open house list included. Continue Reading →

News

Piccininno: Calling on the GOP BET to work make Greenwich Schools safe, secure, educationally excellent

By: greenwichfreepress | November 7, 2021

“The BOE estimates the structural issues at CMS will cost $5 million per year in maintenance. To put that in context, $5 million per year would fund a $55 million, 20-year 7% interest rate bond. That is almost half the cost of replacing CMS and we know the State will provide most of the $120 million needed anyway.” – Greg Piccininno Continue Reading →

Health

Maggie Young, Chief Recovery Officer at Liberation Programs, Inducted into Connecticut Hall of Change

By: greenwichfreepress | November 6, 2021

Maggie Young, MSW, LADC, Chief Recovery Officer at Liberation Programs, was inducted into the Connecticut Hall of Change (CT HoC) “Great 8” with a plaque unveiling ceremony on Wednesday, November 3. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

After Crash in Cos Cob, GPD Charge Woman with Interfering with an Investigation

By: | November 6, 2021

Police applied for an arrest warrant based on a woman’s inconsistent account of a crash back in September. Continue Reading →

Giving

Walk/Run for Abilis Raises More Than $166,500 to Fund New Initiatives

By: greenwichfreepress | November 6, 2021

Hundreds attended in-person and it was a picture-perfect day for running the 5K and walking the 1-mile accessible walk to help raise crucial funds for Abilis. Continue Reading →

News

Camillo: Greenwich’s greatest asset is its people

By: greenwichfreepress | November 6, 2021

“We have a lot to do and I look forward to working with my friend Lauren Rabin and our new colleague Janet Stone McGuigan.” – Fred Camillo Continue Reading →

Health

Greenwich Dept of Health Offers Covid-19 Moderna Booster Clinics

By: | November 6, 2021

The Greenwich Department of Health will be offering adult (18 years and older) COVID-19 Moderna Vaccine Booster Clinics by appointment only through the Vaccination Administration Management System (VAMS) program Guest Registration for scheduling a COVID-19 Vaccine (cdc.gov). Continue Reading →