https://greenwichfreepress.com Latest News from Greenwich CT Mon, 02 May 2022 20:19:00 +0000 en-us hourly 1 https://greenwichfreepress.com/police-fire/greenwich-man-charged-with-dui-failure-to-install-ignition-interlock-device-249129/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=249129 2026-06-11T7:33:59+0000 greenwichfreepress Greenwich Police responded to the Lucas Point Boat Launch for a welfare check. During their investigation, the arrestee was displaying signs of alcohol impairment and was unconscious behind the wheel of a Porsche Cayenne that was running in reverse. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/weather/governor-lamont-activates-extreme-hot-weather-protocol-as-heat-wave-approaches-249119/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=249119 2026-06-10T18:39:58+0000 greenwichfreepress The state’s Extreme Hot Weather Protocol will be activated effective at 10:00am on Thursday, June 11, 2026, until 6:00pm on Sunday, June 14, 2026. beach https://greenwichfreepress.com/letter-to-the-editor/greenwich-teachers-union-issues-statement-on-morale-249082/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=249082 2026-06-10T15:19:58+0000 greenwichfreepress "The Board of Education routinely speaks about the importance of stakeholder input, collaboration, transparency, and community engagement. Yet when over 600 educators provide direct feedback about the conditions affecting morale, trust, retention, and professional culture, there appears to be little interest in hearing more." – Greenwich Education Association Executive Board GEA https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/real-estate/house-of-the-week-mid-country-private-retreat-248937/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=248937 2026-06-10T14:00:12+0000 greenwichfreepress Sun-drenched and privately set on 1.45 level acres, this spacious 4-bedroom, 3 full bath mid-country home offers tranquility just minutes from town and steps from Mianus River Park. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/obituaries/william-louis-tischler-76-249126/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=249126 2026-06-10T13:58:05+0000 greenwichfreepress William L. Tischler, 76 years old, passed away on May 26, 2026, after a decade-long battle with prostate cancer. Known mostly as Billy or ‘Tish’ to those who knew him best, he brought an insatiable energy, spirit, humor, and warmth to this earth. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/schools/hamilton-avenue-schools-emilia-furano-named-greenwich-paraeducator-of-the-year-249093/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=249093 2026-06-10T12:41:48+0000 greenwichfreepress Emilia Furano was chosen from 15 paraeducator candidates, each representing one of the 15 schools in the district. She will now move forward to represent Greenwich Public Schools for the Connecticut State Department of Education 2027 Anne Marie Murphy Paraeducator of the Year Award. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/americorps-connecticut-programs-are-actively-recruiting-members-for-the-2026-2027-service-year-249090/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=249090 2026-06-10T12:34:59+0000 greenwichfreepress AmeriCorps Connecticut programs are actively recruiting members for the 2026-2027 service year. Connecticut residents interested in making a difference in their communities while gaining valuable professional experience are encouraged to explore service opportunities and attend upcoming virtual information sessions. Lamont https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/arts/greenwich-historical-society-announces-thursdays-at-tobys-tavern-249086/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=249086 2026-06-10T12:29:45+0000 greenwichfreepress The series begins on Thursday, June 11, with a Summer Concert on the Great Lawn featuring the Florian Shantz Jazz Combo. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/schools/ghs-class-of-84-dedicates-srnior-class-president-plaques-in-memory-of-sam-chip-telerico-249060/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=249060 2026-06-09T18:10:37+0000 greenwichfreepress On Tuesday, the GHS Class of ’84 Reunion Committee dedicated two plaques in honor of all Senior Class Presidents and in memory of the 1984 Senior Class President Sam “Chip” Telerico. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/viral-video-in-supermarket-results-in-nathaniel-witherell-investigation-of-incident-involving-staff-member-248996/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=248996 2026-06-09T14:39:08+0000 greenwichfreepress An alleged racist verbal assault was recorded in a Stamford supermarket by an Indian woman who appears to be on the receiving end of a tirade from a woman buying shredded cheese and cigarettes, later identified online as a nurse employed by Greenwich's town-owned nursing home, The Nathaniel Witherell. Screenshot