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Greenwich Schools PTA Council Honors Volunteers with Essence Awards

By: greenwichfreepress | 5 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.

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

Splash Car Wash Breaks Ground on New Express Site

By: greenwichfreepress | September 13, 2021

Once completed, Splash will operate 25 wash tunnels in Connecticut, New York, and Vermont, as well as six oil change centers.  Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Men Busted in Greenwich Town Hall Parking Lot Admit to Having Used Heroin

By: greenwichfreepress | September 13, 2021

Greenwich Police say they were contacted by a source who, over several weeks had witnessed what they believed were nearly daily hand-to-hand transactions in the Greenwich Town Hall parking lot. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

UPDATED: Ledge Road Fire was Mainly in Semi-Detached Garage, with a Car Burning in Garage

By: | September 13, 2021

“Within a half hour the fire was under control. The whole department did a wonderful job with that fire,” McHugh said. Continue Reading →

Around Town

Greenwich Historical Society to Honor Barbara & Ray Dalio for Exemplary Philanthropy

By: | September 13, 2021

Businessman, investor, philanthropist, and historian David Rubenstein will interview the Dalios in an intimate fireside chat. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Trespass, Burglary Charges for Couple Who Entered Foreclosed Residence on Round Hill Rd

By: greenwichfreepress | September 12, 2021

A man and woman from Bridgeport claimed they owned a home on Round Hill Rd. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Queens Teen Charged with Passing Bogus Benjamins on Greenwich Ave

By: | September 12, 2021

She was charged with Use of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Controlled Substance, Criminal Attempt Larceny 5 and Forgery 1. Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

PETER TESEI: Fulfilling the promise to Greenwich’s senior residents

By: greenwichfreepress | September 12, 2021

“According to the 2020 US Census, 18.1% of Greenwich’s population is 65 years of age or older and approximately 24.4% is 60 years of age or older.” – Peter J Tesei Continue Reading →

Business

Pre-Application Submitted to Greenwich P&Z for 192-Unit 8-30g Development on Church Street in Downtown

By: greenwichfreepress | September 12, 2021

A pre-application for a 192-unit residential development on Church Street submitted under the state’s 8-30g affordable housing statute. Continue Reading →

Around Town

10th Annual Paper Shredding Day in Greenwich Set for Sat, Sept 25, 2021

By: | September 12, 2021

Only sensitive documents can be shredded. Remove bindings, envelopes, folders, metal clips. Five box max per car, $3.00 per box, exact change required. Continue Reading →

Greenwich House of the Week (Advertisement)

HOUSE OF THE WEEK: Putnam Hill Apartment Offers Ease and Convenience

By: greenwichfreepress | September 12, 2021

Age in place in this ADA Accessible three-bedroom coveted corner unit. Putnam Hill offers a convenient location in a parklike setting. Continue Reading →

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