https://greenwichfreepress.com Latest News from Greenwich CT Wed, 04 Dec 2024 21:00:13 +0000 en-us hourly 1 https://greenwichfreepress.com/letter-to-the-editor/new-canaan-first-selectman-joe-kelly-brings-people-together-255006/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=255006 2026-10-07T14:12:48+0000 greenwichfreepress "Joe understands that effective government isn’t about winning arguments or scoring political points. It’s about listening, finding common ground, making sound decisions, and protecting taxpayers." – Dionna Carlson, New Canaan First Selectman letter to the editor https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/abilis-marks-reopening-of-gardens-gifts-in-renovated-building-with-ribbon-cutting-254981/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=254981 2026-10-07T13:58:44+0000 greenwichfreepress The building, which serves as a retail training site for the Abilis Employment program, has been transformed. Screen Shot 2026-10-07 at 1.13.10 AM https://greenwichfreepress.com/letter-to-the-editor/driscoll-joe-kelly-gets-the-math-wrong-on-cutting-the-public-benefits-charge-on-our-electric-bills-254826/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=254826 2026-10-07T9:11:28+0000 greenwichfreepress "You'd think someone running on his energy background would know this charge has been a credit since May." – Kevin Driscoll, Cos Cob letter to the editor https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/real-estate/greenwich-academy-proposes-to-start-developing-54-acres-purchased-in-2023-254932/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=254932 2026-10-06T18:42:31+0000 greenwichfreepress In 2023 Greenwich Academy purchased 54-acres of vacant land fronting on  Glenville Road, Pecksland Road and Riversville Road. Screen Shot 2026-10-05 at 3.57.54 PM https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/giving/ywca-walk-the-walk-draws-attention-to-towns-most-reported-violent-crime-domestic-violence-254904/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=254904 2026-10-06T18:30:49+0000 greenwichfreepress Collazo said last year the Harmony Project served 602 victims of domestic and sexual violence, and responded to 3,078 calls to their 24/7 hotline – (203) 622-0003  – where a counselor will answer and help with crisis intervention, counseling and even emergency shelter and legal guidance as necessary. Screen Shot 2026-10-05 at 1.35.25 PM https://greenwichfreepress.com/letter-to-the-editor/oberlander-x-254966/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=254966 2026-10-06T14:25:26+0000 greenwichfreepress "Connecticut has done important work — including passing the Reproductive Freedom Defense Act to protect patients and providers from out-of-state legal attacks and to improve access to services. But those protections only hold if the people we send to Hartford are willing to fight for them. Our current state senator didn't — he voted against it." – Jill Oberlander, Candidate for State Senate, 36th District Jill Oberlander https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/giving/behind-the-scenes-in-greenwich-neighbor-helping-neighbor-254958/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=254958 2026-10-06T13:08:43+0000 greenwichfreepress The Dept of Human Services Fund runs with very littleoverhead, allowing the majority of every donation to stay right here in Greenwich and go directly toward helping our neighbors. Screen Shot 2026-10-06 at 1.04.52 PM https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/arts/open-arts-alliance-announces-their-spring-2027-season-featuring-peter-pan-disneys-the-lion-king-kids-and-alice-in-wonderland-254955/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=254955 2026-10-06T10:52:14+0000 greenwichfreepress Open Arts Alliance is proud to announce its magical Spring 2027 Season, featuring their audition-based Mainstage production alongside exciting class-based programming. open arts alliance https://greenwichfreepress.com/letter-to-the-editor/254897-254897/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=254897 2026-10-05T12:54:18+0000 greenwichfreepress "Longer repayment periods can ease the immediate burden on taxpayers and accommodate more capital spending sooner. Shorter repayment periods, however, reduce total interest costs by repaying principal sooner and by generally obtaining lower borrowing rates." – Andy Duus letter to the editor https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/giving/photos-danas-angels-research-trust-fundraising-walk-at-tods-point-benefits-from-sunshine-and-a-great-turnout-254737/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=254737 2026-10-05T12:49:34+0000 greenwichfreepress The two-mile walk at Tod's Point brought together families, friends and supporters of all ages to raise critical funds for NPC research and treatments. Screen Shot 2026-10-05 at 10.06.07 AM