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Greenwich Schools PTA Council Honors Volunteers with Essence Awards

By: greenwichfreepress | 13 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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Schools

The Maritime Aquarium Celebrates Educators with Free Admission on Teacher’s Day

By: greenwichfreepress | November 9, 2025
The front of the aquarium. Photo: Alex Willcox.

All teachers—and one guest—will receive free admission to explore the Aquarium’s exhibits and learn about its hands-on educational programs for students of all ages. On on Saturday, November 15th from 10:00am to 1:00pm, teachers are invited to Oyster Hall for complimentary coffee and informal chats with Aquarium educators. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Stamford Man Charged with Reckless Driving, Speeding 70+MPH on Hamilton Ave

By: greenwichfreepress | November 9, 2025

A driver allegedly fled a traffic stop in the area of Hamilton Avenue in Chickahominy around 4:13am at a high rate of speed, passing multiple vehicles on the wrong side of the road. Continue Reading →

Giving

Backcountry Food Drive for Neighbor to Neighbor This Holiday Season

By: greenwichfreepress | November 9, 2025

Round Hill Association, Foundation House, and Round Hill Community Church are partnering to conduct a Food Drive to support the work of Neighbor to Neighbor on Saturday, November 15 from 10:00am to 2:00pm Continue Reading →

Government

Governor Lamont Announces November SNAP Benefits Released

By: greenwichfreepress | November 8, 2025

as of Saturday afternoon, full SNAP benefits for November have been loaded onto the EBT cards of Connecticut SNAP recipients. Connecticut SNAP recipients should now have access to the full funding they would have normally received for the month. Continue Reading →

Arts

Open Arts Alliance Takes Cinderella Beyond the Glass Slipper

By: greenwichfreepress | November 8, 2025

Step into the world of magic and music in Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella: Youth Edition, a classic story brought to life by a talented group of children under the direction of OAA’s Rocco Natale, Cindy Busani, John Curtis and Gavin Maguda. Continue Reading →

Food Drink Restaurants

Raphaël’s Bakery Adds Location in Darien  

By: greenwichfreepress | November 8, 2025

Raphaël’s, located at 370 Heights Road, is now open. On Sunday, November 16 at 2:00pm there will be a grand opening celebration with some special surprises. Continue Reading →

Business

BBB Warns; Do Not Scan QR codes on Unexpected Packages

By: greenwichfreepress | November 8, 2025

If you receive a package you didn’t order: Don’t scan QR codes. They might take you to a phishing site that steals your personal information or download malware onto your device. Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

Newly Elected BET Republicans: Our Pledge to All Greenwich Voters

By: greenwichfreepress | November 8, 2025

“Your confidence is our mandate.” – Sally Eddy Bednar, Joshua Brown, Harry Fisher, Joe Kelly, Joe Pelligrino, Leslie Tarkington Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

Rabin: Thank You Greenwich For Putting Your Trust in Me Again

By: greenwichfreepress | November 8, 2025

“As I begin this next term, I’ll keep showing up the same way I always have: listening, collaborating, and working for every part of Greenwich, whether you voted for me or not.” – Lauren Rabin Continue Reading →

Around Town

Black Bear Sightings in Greenwich: Prevention is the only effective, long-term solution for human-bear conflicts

By: greenwichfreepress | November 7, 2025

Bears are attracted to garbage, pet food, compost piles, fruit trees, and birdfeeders. Make your place a “No-Bear-Food-Zone.” Continue Reading →

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