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Greenwich Assessor and BET Chair Explain Ins and Outs of Town Reval at LWV Forum

By: greenwichfreepress | 7 hours ago

BET chair David Weisbrod said Districts 1, 2 and 8 increased at faster rates, with District 1 increasing 37.7%, District 2 increasing 30.6% and District 8 increasing 30.7%. The town’s Assessor, Lauren Elliott said there were a bout 950 appeals to the Board of Assessment Appeals (whose members are elected) out of the town’s 20,000 parcels.

Holiday

Register Today for the America’s 250th Greenwich Community 5K & Fun Mile: One Community, Two Distances, 250 Years of History.

The event is part of the America 250 Greenwich Commission’s yearlong celebration of America’s 250th birthday.

Summer Camp

Greenwich Free Press Summer 2026 Camp Guide

Welcome to the 2026 GFP Summer Camp Guide. We will continue to add camps. Contact Heather Brown at [email protected] for details.

Schools

Greenwich Schools PTA Council Honors Volunteers with Essence Awards

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.

More Headlines

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

Connecticut’s November Races Come Into Focus as Fazio Nominated by GOP to Challenge Lamont

Governor Lamont Signs Legislation Making Absentee Ballots an Option for All Voters in Connecticut Elections

Health

Yale New Haven Health System Mandates Covid Vaccine for Staff

By: greenwichfreepress | July 14, 2021

Dr. Tom Balcezak, chief medical officer of Yale New Haven Hospital said that with the delta variant, either you get the vaccine or you will will get Covid. Continue Reading →

Attorney General William Tong

AG Tong Praises PURA Final Decisionon $29 Million Penalty against Eversource for Isaias Failures

By: greenwichfreepress | July 14, 2021

Attorney General Tong advocated for the maximum allowed statutory civil penalty against Eversource. Continue Reading →

Schools

Superintendent Appoints Dr. Benjamin Markus Interim Coordinator of English Language Arts K-8

By: greenwichfreepress | July 14, 2021

Dr. Markus holds a Bachelor of Arts from Vassar College in Political Science, a Master of Public Administration from Syracuse University, a Master of Science in Childhood Elementary and Special Education from Mercy College and is currently pursuing a Certificate in School Management and Leadership from Harvard University. In addition, Dr. Markus serves as 1st Lieutenant-Chaplain for the United States Air Force – Connecticut Air National Guard and holds a Doctor of Theology from Evangel University. Continue Reading →

Around Town

“GrahamBerries,” Delicious Organic Blueberries are Back by Popular Demand at Abilis

By: greenwichfreepress | July 14, 2021

GrahamBerries are Part of Abilis Competitive Employment Program Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Greenwich Police Appeal to Possible Witnesses after Fatal Crash on Lake Ave

By: greenwichfreepress | July 14, 2021

The driver, a 52 year old Greenwich woman, was pronounced dead at the scene. Continue Reading →

Obituaries

John Dest Jr, 91, Lifelong Resident of Chickahominy

By: greenwichfreepress | July 14, 2021

To honor his life, family and friends will gather Thursday from 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Coxe & Graziano Funeral Home, 134 Hamilton Ave. Continue Reading →

Government

Residents and P&Z Push Back on Smilow Cancer Center: building, parking, traffic, neighborhood

By: greenwichfreepress | July 13, 2021

During public comment there was considerable concern about the impact a new Smilow Cancer Center would have on the surrounding residential neighborhood. Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

LETTER: Port Chester’s Choice: Sane vs Insane Development

By: greenwichfreepress | July 13, 2021

“The choice that confronts Port Chester is not bankruptcy or hyper development. The choice is between sane and insane levels of development.” – Al Shehadi of Byram and Marissa Torento-Butkiewicz, RA of Port Chester Continue Reading →

Arts

The Eagles, Zac Brown Band to Perform at 10th Anniversary Greenwich Town Party

By: greenwichfreepress | July 13, 2021

he Eagles and Zac Brown Band will perform at this year’s Greenwich Town Party being held on the new date of Sunday, September 5, 2021. Continue Reading →

Obituaries

Barbara Ann Miles, 82

By: greenwichfreepress | July 13, 2021

There will be a graveside memorial service on Thursday, July 15 at 11:00 at St. Mary’s Cemetery, 399 North Street, Greenwich, CT. Continue Reading →