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Greenwich Schools PTA Council Honors Volunteers with Essence Awards

By: greenwichfreepress | 12 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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Holiday

For Veterans Day, Volunteers Place Place American Flags on the Graves of Revolutionary War Soldiers at Christ Church Cemetery

By: greenwichfreepress | November 11, 2025

In recognition of Veterans Day, the Mary Bush Chapter of the Children of the American Revolution, sponsored by the Putnam Hill Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, placed American flags on the graves of Revolutionary War soldiers at Christ Church Cemetery on November 9, 2025. Continue Reading →

Holiday

YMCA of Greenwich Honors Veterans at Annual Breakfast 

By: greenwichfreepress | November 11, 2025

The YMCA of Greenwich supports local veterans, active-duty service members, and their families with a membership discount of 15%, a waived joiner’s fee, mental health counseling through a partnership with Jewish Family Services of Greenwich, and spaces for community and connection through free events held throughout the year. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Greenwich Police Arrest Norwalk Man Who Drove on Putnam Ave with Heavy Vehicle Damage, Flat Tire

By: greenwichfreepress | November 11, 2025

Police said the driver showed signs of alcohol impairment was was unable to perform field sobriety tests to standard. Continue Reading →

Schools

The Children’s School Announces Open House Friday, Nov 14

By: greenwichfreepress | November 11, 2025

Join The Children’s School  to discover how literacy comes to life at an Open House on Friday, November 14, from 5:00 to 7:00 and experience firsthand how curiosity, language, and care shape each child’s day. Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

DuCharme: Proposed Dwellings at Living Hope Church Won’t Fit in with the Neighborhood

By: greenwichfreepress | November 11, 2025

The application was closed at the last P&Z commission meeting. The application is a decision item on the Nov 12 agenda. Continue Reading →

Giving

GHS Roots & Shoots Club Food Drive: “Everybody deserves a happy Thanksgiving”

By: greenwichfreepress | November 10, 2025

After school on Monday Roots & Shots club members at GHS organized a day’s worth of donated food into categories, and created cards that will be attached to the baskets they will send to local families in time for the Thanksgiving holiday. Continue Reading →

Opinion

A Metro-North Conductor’s Memoir

By: greenwichfreepress | November 10, 2025

“Being a train conductor seems like a simple, boring job: Collecting tickets, opening and closing doors, reminding people to keep their feet off the seats. Yawn.” – Jim Cameron Continue Reading →

Holiday

Patriotic Walk Returns for Veterans Day; Ceremony Will Honor Livvy Floren

By: greenwichfreepress | November 10, 2025

The walk is an opportunity for Greenwich residents to honor the memories of loved ones who served their country, many who gave the ultimate sacrifice. Veterans are encouraged to participate in the walk. Many people walk carrying photos of their family members. Continue Reading →

Schools

At GHS Cardinal Café, Muffins Make Headlines Again

By: greenwichfreepress | November 10, 2025

With an earlier start time at GHS and new bus schedules, students are arriving at GHS at 7:30am and enjoying breakfast before the first instructional bell at 8:00am. Entering budget season, and with swearing in of new school board members set for Nov 20, school start times may have to share the spotlight with muffins. Continue Reading →

Around Town

Greenwich Land Trust’s 26th Annual Go Wild! Draws 1,500+ Attendees for Family Fun and Conservation Support

By: greenwichfreepress | November 9, 2025

Next year’s Go Wild! will be extra special as Greenwich Land Trust celebrates its 50th anniversary alongside the 27th annual event. Stay tuned for details in 2026! Continue Reading →

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