https://greenwichfreepress.com Latest News from Greenwich CT Tue, 20 Sep 2022 16:07:00 +0000 en-us hourly 1 https://greenwichfreepress.com/letter-to-the-editor/mason-it-is-time-to-modernize-connecticuts-education-funding-254264/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=254264 2026-10-09T9:23:33+0000 greenwichfreepress "Greenwich should help shape what comes next." - Mike Mason, Candidate for the 151 st district Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/letter-to-the-editor/bardos-fiscal-foresight-and-community-focus-why-jill-oberlander-is-the-leader-we-need-in-the-state-senate-253262/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=253262 2026-10-09T9:08:06+0000 greenwichfreepress "Greenwich and the 36th District need a senator in Hartford ready and able to do the hard work required of an effective state senator. Jill Oberlander has demonstrated the capacity and dedication to meet the challenge." – Jeffrey Bardos letter to the editor https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/giving/greenwich-honors-david-dandrea-and-launches-a-court-for-life-campaign-at-hamilton-avenue-255070/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=255070 2026-10-09T9:04:28+0000 greenwichfreepress Greenwich Parks and Recreation Foundation establishes Hamilton Avenue Hoops Fund with an initial $50,000 goal. Screen Shot 2026-10-09 at 8.51.53 AM https://greenwichfreepress.com/schools/old-central-middle-school-demolition-nears-completion-255065/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=255065 2026-10-09T7:48:08+0000 greenwichfreepress The district plans to substantially complete demolition of the old CMS building this month and begin subgrade preparation for new athletic fields. Screen Shot 2026-10-07 at 11.46.09 AM https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/round-hill-association-hosts-debate-for-state-senate-36th-district-255043/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=255043 2026-10-08T16:25:06+0000 greenwichfreepress Questions were posed by Round Hill Association's Brendan DeSimone. Topics included cost of healthcare, affordable housing legislation, and fiscal guardrails. Screen Shot 2026-10-07 at 9.20.59 PM https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/arts/local-teen-heads-to-un-to-moderate-day-of-the-girl-advocate-against-child-marriage-255022/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=255022 2026-10-08T15:45:55+0000 greenwichfreepress "'Girls Speak Out' is global, with girls from all over the world. I have met girls on Zoom from far away, including Bangladesh, Nepal and the Philippines. It's about speaking out for girls' rights, finding what we deserve and trying to help save a lot of girls being hurt. Our main effort is against child marriage." – Adeline "Addie" Lane, grade 8, Sacred Heart Greenwich Screen Shot 2026-10-07 at 1.29.52 AM https://greenwichfreepress.com/letter-to-the-editor/moss-hec-yes-arzeno-has-brought-home-funding-254929/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=254929 2026-10-08T15:34:30+0000 greenwichfreepress "Working with the Town’s Assistant Director of Environmental Affairs, Hector’s tireless advocacy brought the much needed grant approval home to Cos Cob. The funding will allow for an existing trail to be upgraded allowing for a safe walking path for people with impaired mobility. The Pomerance and Tuchman Park combined with the Pinetum is the largest park in Town, and this path will allow everyone a safe place to enjoy nature." – Cheryl Moss, Greenwich letter to the editor https://greenwichfreepress.com/letter-to-the-editor/letter-ct-needs-a-state-senator-who-will-fight-hard-for-the-causes-he-believes-in-253445/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=253445 2026-10-08T14:42:33+0000 greenwichfreepress "That's who Joe Kelly is. He's a hustler and a grinder. He doesn't back down once he believes in something, and he doesn't stop until the mission is accomplished." – Alexandra Penny letter to the editor https://greenwichfreepress.com/letter-to-the-editor/herz-meskers-is-accessible-attentive-practical-committed-to-serving-his-district-254962/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=254962 2026-10-08T14:15:13+0000 greenwichfreepress "Steve Meskers takes the time to listen, learn the facts, and help constituents navigate complicated state issues." – Bill Herz letter to the editor https://greenwichfreepress.com/letter-to-the-editor/deschamps-solving-these-real-world-problems-takes-proven-fiscally-responsible-leadership-254509/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=254509 2026-10-08T13:38:20+0000 greenwichfreepress "Jill Oberlander offers common-sense, fiscally responsible solutions to our most pressing issues." – Julie DesChamps, Old Greenwich julie deschamps