https://greenwichfreepress.com Latest News from Greenwich CT Thu, 24 Jul 2025 17:34:35 +0000 en-us hourly 1 https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/real-estate/next-for-the-wrecking-ball-in-greenwich-1890-farmhouse-and-barn-in-backcountry-251418/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=251418 2026-08-03T9:38:22+0000 greenwichfreepress Back in April 2022 the Planning & Zoning commission approved unanimously, 5-0, a site plan and special permit for a cluster subdivision for five detached dwellings, greenhouse, shed and tennis court on 19.13 acres, last remaining parcel of the Gimbel Property. Screen Shot 2017-09-05 at 1.26.59 PM https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/revolutionary-war-archaeologist-to-lecture-on-new-discoveries-from-the-battle-of-ridgefield-251444/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=251444 2026-08-03T9:29:32+0000 greenwichfreepress Get your tickets to an Aug 6 lecture held as a part of the Greenwich Historical Society's 250th celebrations titled, The Battle of Ridgefield, April 27, 1777 - An Archeological Lecture with Dr. Kevin McBride. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/giving/annual-filling-in-the-blanks-unite-to-fight-5k-to-combat-childhood-hunger-set-for-aug-23-2026-251328/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=251328 2026-08-03T9:01:17+0000 greenwichfreepress Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/arts/art-in-the-park-seeks-artists-for-sept-20-event-in-binney-park-251465/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=251465 2026-08-03T8:59:31+0000 greenwichfreepress There are opportunities for artists who specialize in acrylics, oil, photography, aluminum or Plexiglass prints, mixed media, charcoal, watercolor, pen and ink, ceramics and hand-made crafts. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/ordinance-proposed-as-dirt-bikes-modified-e-bikes-terrorize-neighborhoods-in-greenwich-251368/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=251368 2026-08-02T19:07:36+0000 greenwichfreepress Given owners often modify e-bikes to make them more powerful and exceed speed limits, they become re-reclassified as electric motorcycles and subject to different rules. Parents are urged to verify the classification and power of any e-bike being used by their children. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/letter-to-the-editor/tour-de-veggie-is-a-big-success-251440/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=251440 2026-08-02T18:22:27+0000 greenwichfreepress "A food bank? In Greenwich? A community with a per capita income for an individual resident at just over $125,000. Yes, Neighbor to Neighbor currently assists 2,297 Greenwich residents, an 18 percent increase from the prior year. But why in a community as well-off as Greenwich? A fraught political environment, persistent inflation, higher gas prices all contribute to food insecurity among the most vulnerable among us." – Guy L Smith Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/opinion/connecticuts-1-6-billion-train-promise-or-dont-believe-the-hype-251378/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=251378 2026-08-02T13:39:30+0000 greenwichfreepress metro-north https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/greenwich-registrars-of-voters-share-information-on-aug-11-primary-251428/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=251428 2026-08-02T12:14:47+0000 greenwichfreepress In Greenwich, the Democratic Party Primary will determine the Democratic candidate for Governor for the November 3 Election. The Republican Party Primary will determine the Republican candidate for one federal office, U. S. Representative for this November 3 Election. Note: For the primary elections only, three polling places have changed. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/summer-camp/code-ninjas-returns-with-another-summer-of-cool-enrichment__trashed-248143/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=248143 2026-08-01T10:15:57+0000 greenwichfreepress Kids don't just "watch screens" – they build, create and problem-solve thrugh STEM • Robotics • 3D Printing • LEGO® Engineering • Game Design • AI • Minecraft • Drones • Building Cartoons & more. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/letter-to-the-editor/mercanti-anthony-family-commitments-make-my-resignation-necessary-251370/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=251370 2026-08-01T8:30:20+0000 greenwichfreepress "While the public announcement of my departure may seem sudden, we've spent much of the summer laying the groundwork behind the scenes for a smooth transition." – Dr. Michael-Joseph Mercanti-Anthony, BOE chairman Screenshot