https://greenwichfreepress.com Latest News from Greenwich CT Thu, 26 Mar 2020 00:15:00 +0000 en-us hourly 1 https://greenwichfreepress.com/schools/greenwich-non-profit-organization-announces-college-essay-workshops-252996/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=252996 2026-09-02T9:31:01+0000 greenwichfreepress Workshops will be held in person at The Reading Room and via Zoom. Students will learn how to avoid common mistakes when writing essays, get expert feedback on their ideas, perform in-class brainstorming and writing exercises, and review successful college admissions essays. They will leave the class with a first draft of their College Essay Common App personal statement. With only two months to go before the Early Decision and Early Action deadlines, students may be tempted to rely on AI, but they should understand that there are pitfalls. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/volunteering/greenwich-green-clean-announces-international-coastal-cleanup-at-greenwich-point-park-2-252993/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=252993 2026-09-02T9:15:14+0000 greenwichfreepress This global event invites the community to come together to protect our oceans and waterways by removing harmful non-biodegradable trash from our shoreline. beach cleanup 4 https://greenwichfreepress.com/dogs/proposed-dog-park-first-read-raises-concerns-about-loose-dogs-in-byram-park-252938/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=252938 2026-09-01T18:13:15+0000 greenwichfreepress Selectwoman Lauren Rabin asked where residents would park if the limited parking by the gatehouse is full. Mr. Siciliano said that seasonally, residents with a valid park pass can pass the gatehouse and find parking down by the beach. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/lifestyle/food-drink-restaurants/putnam-restaurant-on-greenwich-ave-to-reopen-this-week-252917/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=252917 2026-09-01T12:40:07+0000 greenwichfreepress outdoor dining, nodes, flowers, lights https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/giving/greenwich-affordable-housing-trust-fund-acknowledges-generous-gift-from-the-danish-american-club-252935/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=252935 2026-09-01T11:59:23+0000 greenwichfreepress This donation is the largest single gift to the Trust Fund to date and will provide significant resources to advance the work of the Trust Fund. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/historic-round-hill-landmark-changes-hands-after-111-years-of-strain-family-ownership-252930/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=252930 2026-09-01T11:51:41+0000 greenwichfreepress After 111 years of ownership by four generations of the Strain family, the Round Hill Store and Round Hill Service Station have been acquired by Chuck Royce and family, and the Brumberg family, all local residents, who have taken ownership of the property under the name of the Round Hill Preservation Society. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/lifestyle/food-drink-restaurants/stamford-downtown-2026-summer-restaurant-weeks-continue-through-sept-7-252925/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=252925 2026-09-01T9:36:05+0000 greenwichfreepress An exciting experience awaits, as 29 Stamford Downtown venues join together to participate in this 2-week event. Offerings include lunch and dinner menus and take-out offerings at value-oriented prices. Gather your friends, family, and office mates to enjoy an old favorite or venture out to try a new place. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/at-home-in-greenwich-to-open-new-accessible-space-at-the-boys-girls-club-of-greenwich-252905/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=252905 2026-09-01T9:24:19+0000 greenwichfreepress The Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich's facility buzzes with activity after school, but sits largely quiet during the day. Starting this fall, that daytime space will become a new home base for At Home's members. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/schools/smooth-sailing-for-two-new-republican-members-of-the-greenwich-school-board-252909/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=252909 2026-08-31T19:59:19+0000 greenwichfreepress The Greenwich school board met briefly on Monday night in a hybrid format with a single action item on the agenda, which was to vote on two new Republican Board of Education members. Both new members were voted in unanimously 6-0. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/with-more-honks-weekly-protesters-say-tide-turning-against-ice-tactics-252840/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=252840 2026-08-31T19:39:26+0000 greenwichfreepress For more than a year, and in all types of weather, the small group has appeared with handmade signs at the highly visible intersection for an hour every Saturday. They count their support in honks. Screenshot