https://greenwichfreepress.com Latest News from Greenwich CT Thu, 09 Nov 2023 17:38:09 +0000 en-us hourly 1 https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/arts/cut-loose-footloose-in-greenwich-off-beat-players-summer-2026-production-251224/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=251224 2026-07-30T10:17:38+0000 greenwichfreepress Off-Beat Players is proud to present their upcoming musical, “Footloose” on July 30, 31 and August 1.  Curtain time for all shows is 7:30 pm. Order your tickets online in advance. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/arts/tickets-available-for-open-arts-alliances-summerstage-production-of-chicago-teen-edition-251017/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=251017 2026-07-30T9:23:18+0000 greenwichfreepress Chicago features Open Arts Alliance students in grades 7-12, and is directed by Jennifer Dunn, with music direction by Robin Chenot and Choreography by Morgan India Miller, and production management by Cindy Busani. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/reasons-to-be-cheerful-36th-anniversary-of-ada-celebrated-at-town-hall-251276/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=251276 2026-07-29T18:03:45+0000 greenwichfreepress On July 26, 1990, President George H.W. Bush signed into law the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to ensure the civil rights of people with disabilities. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/loving-the-dump-avoid-the-saturday-queue-by-arriving-early-251271/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=251271 2026-07-29T16:12:39+0000 greenwichfreepress On Saturdays between 7:00am and 12:00 noon alone, Holly Hill averages 1,600 to 1,700 vehicles. Arrive between 7:00am and 1030am to avoid the queue. line at the dump https://greenwichfreepress.com/dogs/flood-damaged-senior-dog-sanctuary-in-stamford-needs-help-251288/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=251288 2026-07-29T15:55:11+0000 greenwichfreepress Due to FEMA and insurance classifications, the sanctuary level is considered a “basement” and is not covered by flood insurance. Founded 14 years ago with one dog named Chester, Special Needs Senior Dog Sanctuary, a  Stamford-based nonprofit, provides lifelong care, comfort, and dignity to senior dogs that have been abandoned or require extensive medical care. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/letter-to-the-editor/fassuliotis-dont-substitute-partisan-rhetoric-for-thoughtful-discussion-251269/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=251269 2026-07-29T10:44:55+0000 greenwichfreepress "We can disagree over housing policy, budget priorities, and the appropriate role of government without questioning one another's compassion or integrity." – Karen Fassuliotis Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/letter-to-the-editor/rota-a-pause-on-unfunded-zoning-mandates-is-prudent-251265/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=251265 2026-07-29T10:35:48+0000 greenwichfreepress "If this legislation (HB 8002) is so important for our state, why not allow it to see the light of day, go through the necessary and appropriate hearings and allow the public to share their views? Not only was the bill hastily forced through but its provisions became law January 1, 2026 without time necessary for review by all 169 municipalities that were required to implement it.  This bill makes 830-g look like child’s play." – Adele Rota Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/letter-to-the-editor/cooper-100-years-of-republican-rule-barely-moved-the-needle-on-affordable-housing-251254/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=251254 2026-07-29T9:00:07+0000 greenwichfreepress "The malaise that the local government of Greenwich suffers from, whether originating in the office of the Republican First Selectman or the BET, is the lack of a moral compass." - John Cooper letter to the editor https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/business/og-farmers-market-approved-for-new-riverside-location-251171/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=251171 2026-07-28T21:00:59+0000 greenwichfreepress The OG Farmers Market in Riverside stated with a 14 non-consecutive day approval for tents at St. Catherine's Church parking lot. More recently the P&Z commission extended it through November 11, with conditions. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/police-fire/storm-safety-advisory-issued-for-greenwich-251249/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=251249 2026-07-28T16:41:02+0000 greenwichfreepress The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Greenwich from 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 28, through 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 29.  Screenshot