https://greenwichfreepress.com Latest News from Greenwich CT Tue, 15 Nov 2022 18:07:24 +0000 en-us hourly 1 https://greenwichfreepress.com/police-fire/nh-woman-who-led-police-on-i95-chase-had-firearm-machete-and-axe-in-vehicle-246861/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=246861 2026-04-20T19:46:07+0000 greenwichfreepress When state police caught up with the hit-and-run driver near exit 26 on I-95, their investigation located a firearm, SOG tomahawk axe and a 12-inch Sogfari black machete inside the vehicle. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/schools/popular-learn-before-you-leave-college-safety-panel-returns-on-april-29-at-greenwich-library-246663/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=246663 2026-04-20T13:55:57+0000 greenwichfreepress The third annual “Learn Before You Leave” will take place on Wednesday, April 29, 7-8pm, at the Greenwich Library’s Marx Family Black Box Theater. Space is limited and advance registration is required. Register today. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/obituaries/lawrence-frank-chiappetta-jr-72-246851/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=246851 2026-04-20T13:49:11+0000 greenwichfreepress Family and friends will gather on Wednesday morning 9:00-10:30am at Coxe & Graziano Funeral Home in Greenwich. Funeral Mass will follow at 11:00am St. Michael’s RC Church followed by entombment at St. Mary’s Cemetery. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/police-fire/stamford-police-make-quick-arrest-in-overnight-robbery-246847/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=246847 2026-04-20T13:41:15+0000 greenwichfreepress Stamford Police said officers located a female victim who reported that while walking eastbound on the sidewalk, a male on a bicycle approached and forcibly grabbed her bag, causing her to fall to the ground. The suspect fled the scene after a brief struggle. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/fly-to-the-forest-on-april-24-for-the-2026-tree-party-at-mcardles-greenhouse-246515/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=246515 2026-04-20T11:25:39+0000 greenwichfreepress Tree Party co-chairs Sammie Lazar Jacobs, Saila Kukar Shah, and Hannah Kremer Steen, along with their committee, are planning a memorable and festive evening. Enjoy specialty cocktails and wine by Val’s Putnam Wines & Liquors, a longtime supporter, and delicious hors d’oeuvres in a festive ‘Flight of the Forest’ theme. You’ll connect with neighbors, who also want to protect our town’s natural heritage and support the vital work of preserving and enhancing our precious tree canopy.  Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/police-fire/behind-the-headset-inside-greenwich-public-safety-dispatch-246837/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=246837 2026-04-20T9:35:48+0000 greenwichfreepress While residents may never see the dispatch room, its impact is felt across the community, in faster response times, coordinated emergency efforts, and the steady presence of someone ready to answer the call. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/police-fire/round-hill-volunteer-fire-company-to-host-3rd-annual-family-fun-day-on-april-25-246833/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=246833 2026-04-20T8:27:08+0000 greenwichfreepress The “Family Fun Day” event is open to children and families of all ages and will feature a Fire Station Bounce House, an inflatable Fire Truck Obstacle Course, Sports Games, a soccer experience with Soccer With Aldwin, a puppy-palooza from Adopt-a-Dog, as well as Round Hill Fire and GEMS Touch-A-Truck, Face Painters, and Arts & Crafts. Screenshot 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 2026-04-20T8:02:35+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/schools/western-middle-school-7th-grader-to-boe-beeping-buses-are-a-distraction-to-learning-246730/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=246730 2026-04-19T19:36:11+0000 greenwichfreepress WMS 7th grader Henry Tajeda said having 40 school buses beeping as they move in and out of campus impacts student learning and will cause students to lose focus during upcoming standardized testing. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/rethink-waste-fair-prioritizes-sustainable-living-refuse-reduce-reuse-recycle-repair-and-rot-246758/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=246758 2026-04-19T15:53:55+0000 greenwichfreepress Among the exhibitors was Greenwich High School Senior Mariam Fahini, who shared her knowledge of composting and its benefits. Mariam, who is one of the founders of the Greenwich Composting Project, said the group works with 18 of neighbors whose kitchen scraps are collected every Friday. Screenshot