https://greenwichfreepress.com Latest News from Greenwich CT Fri, 07 Jun 2019 13:46:35 +0000 en-us hourly 1 https://greenwichfreepress.com/schools/greenwich-schools-superintendent-names-may-honorees-for-difference-makers-2-0-247380/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=247380 2026-05-01T11:06:32+0000 greenwichfreepress Honorees are officially nominated by principals and district senior leadership. IMG_6642 https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/real-estate/up-to-the-minute-greenwich-property-transfers-april-1-6-2026-247123/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=247123 2026-05-01T10:34:53+0000 greenwichfreepress 161 Pecksland Road sold on April 2, 2026 for $8,400,000 Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/want-to-say-in-how-greenwich-grows-rtm-has-openings-247312/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=247312 2026-05-01T9:45:56+0000 greenwichfreepress District 3 (Chickahominy) and District 7 (North Center) each have one vacancy that they are looking to fill for the remainder of the term (May 2026-December 2027) at their respective meetings on May 7 RTM https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/countdown-to-summer-wine-sampling-set-for-may-at-stone-bridge-wine-spirits-247253/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=247253 2026-05-01T9:30:43+0000 greenwichfreepress Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/letter-to-the-editor/247269-247269/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=247269 2026-05-01T9:26:45+0000 greenwichfreepress "Fortunately, Greenwich RTM members have very sensitive “hogwash antennae” that can see through smoke and mirrors." - Peter Berg Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/letter-to-the-editor/quigley-to-our-educators-thank-you-247377/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=247377 2026-05-01T8:43:24+0000 greenwichfreepress "The range of issues confronting our teachers today have made their jobs more challenging and complex then ever. A rise in students with special needs has put additional pressure on our teachers, who must manage the nuanced challenges of each student with equal care. The disturbing frequency of school shootings, unique to America, has added a layer of risk to their job that did not exist when I was a GPS student. No longer are teachers expected to simply guide our children academically, but they must also be their protectors. In some tragic cases, teachers have sacrificed their own lives to protect those of their students. Our teachers have also become embroiled in the political culture wars concerning curriculum and teaching methods. This is not specific to Greenwich and has unfortunately gained traction nationally as a political campaign issue. Restricting our teachers’ ability to discuss important historical topics or answer students questions about topical current events closes doors to important learning opportunities. In our household this was a big year as our son began his first year of middle school at CMS. After having a fantastic experience at Julian Curtiss, the transition to middle school, which can be challenging, has been smooth. This is in no small part due to the efforts of the incredible teachers at both JC and CMS. We will be forever grateful to all of you for helping to guide him on his path. As we celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, I urge everyone to find ways to express gratitude for our teachers. Contribute to a class gift or give one of your own. If you bump into a former teacher, let them know how they impacted your life. Our teachers work hard to find new ways to inspire our children’s interest in learning and to help spark their imagination to think creatively. They have an outsized impact on our lives, and they deserve our thanks and appreciation." - Dan Quigley quigley https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/get-ready-for-the-areas-biggest-holi-celebration-color-culture-and-community-come-alive-at-holifest-246826/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=246826 2026-05-01T8:02:35+0000 greenwichfreepress India Cultural Center announces the return of HoliFest, the area’s biggest Holi celebration and largest color throw! Taking place Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 2:00pm to 6:00pm at Roger Sherman Baldwin Park. Register by April 27 to be guaranteed a free commemorative t-shirt to wear for the color throw. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/police-fire/greenwich-police-name-lieutenant-timothy-kelly-2026-dr-john-clarke-award-for-officer-of-the-year-247299/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=247299 2026-04-30T17:38:16+0000 greenwichfreepress The Greenwich Police Dept announced that Lieutenant Timothy Kelly has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 Dr. John Clarke Award for Officer of the Year, the Department’s highest and most distinguished honor.  Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/whats-happening-at-greenwich-land-trust-shining-light-on-the-seed-to-see-effort-247257/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=247257 2026-04-30T13:02:26+0000 greenwichfreepress Each spring, Seed-to-Seed plants are showcased at GLT’s annual Native Plant Sale, held in May at the Mueller Preserve (370 Round Hill Road), making thousands of locally grown native plants available to the public. The sale will be open to the public at the Mueller Preserve on Friday, May 8 (9 a.m.–3 p.m.) and Saturday, May 9 (9 a.m.–1 p.m.) Screen Shot 2015-04-17 at 8.01.34 AM https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/summer-camp/greenwich-free-press-summer-2026-camp-guide-242269/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=242269 2026-04-30T9:15:14+0000 greenwichfreepress Welcome to the 2026 GFP Summer Camp Guide. We will continue to add camps. Contact Heather Brown at gfpcampguide@gmail.com for details.  Screenshot