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Greenwich’s New Lebanon School Named 2026 CT Blue Ribbon School

By: greenwichfreepress | 3 hours ago

New Lebanon School is one of 11 elementary schools in Greenwich enrolling 363 students in Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 5. Nearly 60% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price meals. New Lebanon’s overall accountability index earned in 2024-25 was 89.3, above the state target of 85 and their highest to date. The school’s performance has been improving steadily in recent years. They earned School of Distinction status for the first time in 2021-22 and repeated their performance in 2023-24 and 2024-25.

Schools

International School at Dundee to Mark 25 Years of IB Excellence with Community Open House

Alumni, Families & Staff Invited to Celebrate Quarter Century of Global Education. ISD will host an Open House on Thursday, May 28, from 4:00-5:30pm at its campus at 55 Florence Road in Riverside, bringing together former and current families, alumni, staff, and neighbors to mark a milestone 25 years in the making.

Government

Joe Kelly Secures Unanimous Nomination for State Senate

Republican delegates from Greenwich, North Stamford, and New Canaan convened in Greenwich Town Hall on Tuesday evening and unanimously nominated Joe Kelly as their candidate to represent the 36th District in the Connecticut State Senate. Mr. kelly is running to replace State Senator Ryan Fazio, also a Republican, who is vacating the seat to challenge incumbent Gov. Ned Lamont. Fazio took to the floor to nominate Kelly.

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.

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Greenwich Free Press Summer 2026 Camp Guide

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

Greenwich Schools PTA Council Honors Volunteers with Essence Awards

Real Estate

Up to the Minute Greenwich Property Transfers, May 25-27, 2021

By: greenwichfreepress | June 11, 2021

46 Carriglea Drive sold on May 25, 2021 for $6,000,000 Continue Reading →

Government

P&Z Watch: Temporary Fire Station is a “Quonset Hut” in the Gateway to Greenwich

By: | June 11, 2021

“We’ve been asking you for 10 years to get rid of it. It doesn’t meet regulations. But as long as you an get it to meet building code for perpetuity and you can make it look better, we’ll try to work with you.” – Margarita Alban, P&Z chair Continue Reading →

Government

John Margenot Honored for 9 years of Service on Town of Greenwich Ethics Board

By: greenwichfreepress | June 11, 2021

This is the latest honor for Mr. Margenot – Greenwich’s second most-winningest First Selectman in town history – and reflects the continuation of his life of public service. Continue Reading →

Around Town

The Emily Catherine Fedorko Foundation Celebrates National Safe Boating Week with Successful Life Jacket Swap

By: greenwichfreepress | June 11, 2021

The Emily Catherine Fedorko Foundation’s (ECFF) first “Swap Your Life Jackets for Emily” event was held on May 22 at the Innis Arden Cottage at Tod’s Point, kicking off National Safe Boating Week in Greenwich. Over 175 new coast guard approved ECFF vests were swapped and given out to boat owners, water sports enthusiasts and the Greenwich Police Marine Division. The older, swapped life jackets were collected by Sea Tow to be recycled into new vests. The Emily Catherine Fedorko Foundation’s (ECFF) first “Swap Your Life Jackets for Emily” event was held on May 22 at the Innis Arden Cottage at Tod’s Point, kicking off National Safe Boating Week in Greenwich. From back left to right: Emily Catherine Fedorko Foundation (ECFF) founder Joe Fedorko, Greenwich Police Marine Division Officers Matthew Adamchak and Tom Etense, Joseph Fedorko; front left to right: ECFF founder Pam Fedorko and ECFF board member Susan Warner. Continue Reading →

Schools

Greenwich Schools Chief: Critical Race Theory is Not Part of the District Curriculum

By: greenwichfreepress | June 10, 2021

Critical race theory is not taught in Greenwich Public Schools. Continue Reading →

Government

Elected Officials Raise Pride Flag at Town Hall to Mark Pride Month

By: greenwichfreepress | June 10, 2021

Congressman Jim Himes talked about how the pride flag served to “acknowledge and celebrate” the LGBTQ+ community. To acknowledge their past and current discrimination, but also to celebrate the progress that has been made. “My god, what a story of progress,” he said. Continue Reading →

Government

P&Z Watch: Greenwich Hospital Smilow Cancer Center Should Integrate Better into the Neighborhood

By: greenwichfreepress | June 10, 2021

The P&Z commission said Greenwich Hospital’s plans for a 50,000 sq ft Smilow Cancer Center on Lake Ave and Lafayette Place need to blend better into the neighborhood. Continue Reading →

Greenwich YMCA Takes Leadership Role in Improving Air Quality

By: | June 10, 2021

So please join the YMCA in its goal to improve air quality and lessen the extreme heat conditions across our country. Greenwich YMCA is doing its part by reminding everyone to always Turn Off Your Engine. It’s the healthy option, and it’s the law. Continue Reading →

Volunteering

Torch Club Makes Game Time Connection at Parsonage Cottage

By: greenwichfreepress | June 10, 2021

“Our residents will definitely enjoy playing these games, which will help to enhance their socialization, memory, and cognitive skills.” – Penny Lore, Executive Director of Parsonage Cottage Continue Reading →

Health

Greenwich Hospital Earns Five Star Rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

By: | June 10, 2021

The overall star rating is based on how well a hospital performs across different areas of quality, such as treating heart attacks and pneumonia, readmission rates and safety of care. Continue Reading →