https://greenwichfreepress.com Latest News from Greenwich CT Tue, 13 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000 en-us hourly 1 https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/greenwich-police-depts-5th-annual-benefit-car-show-winners-announced-249238/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=249238 2026-06-13T9:32:45+0000 greenwichfreepress “The Greenwich Police Department is proud to serve such a supportive community, and the Scholarship Fund helps ensure the children of our officers have the opportunity to pursue their academic goals. We are grateful to everyone who participated, sponsored, volunteered, and attended.” – Greenwich Police Chief Jim Heavey Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/letter-to-the-editor/andrews-boe-and-superintendent-dont-listen-to-teacher-student-feedback-full-stop-249224/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=249224 2026-06-13T9:00:15+0000 greenwichfreepress "Watching the latest BOE meeting on June 11 had me wondering aloud, has it been a BOE problem all along? Maybe the BET wasn't ALL to blame?" – Jennifer Andrews letter to the editor https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/after-complaint-greenwich-pz-considers-fabric-covered-structure-at-burning-tree-golf-course-249074/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=249074 2026-06-13T9:00:13+0000 greenwichfreepress A fabric covered storage structure was erected without a permit.  The commission said pickleball was being played, though they believed only tennis was approved.  Commissioner Dennis Yeskey said Burning Tree Club had always been a great neighbor. "But over the last five years it just keeps imposing on the neighborhood noise levels and construction that I don't think the management is sensitive to....pickleball, I do not get. It doesn't belong here in the neighborhood. I don't believe the tennis documents you show cover pickleball. Period."    Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/water-main-break-causing-little-to-no-water-aquarion-estimates-6-8-hours-for-fix-249234/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=249234 2026-06-13T8:56:26+0000 greenwichfreepress "We anticipate service to be restored in approximately 6 to 8 hours," Aquarion said in the announcement Saturday morning. "Some customers may experience low pressure, no water, or discolored water as a result of work being done in the area." Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/schools/ywca-greenwich-announces-enrollment-for-the-steven-alexandra-cohen-preschool-center-249229/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=249229 2026-06-13T7:35:29+0000 greenwichfreepress Located on YWCA Greenwich’s campus, the preschool offers flexible scheduling options and a strong sense of community for children and families alike. Families interested in learning more are invited to get an exclusive first look at YWCA Greenwich’s beautiful new learning spaces during our “Come Play With Us!” event on Saturday, June 27, 2026. Enjoy hardhat tours of the new preschool classrooms, family-friendly activities, sweet treats, and the opportunity to meet our dedicated teachers while learning about enrollment for Fall 2026. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/proposal-in-works-for-redevelopment-along-north-water-st-in-byram-249147/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=249147 2026-06-12T17:12:02+0000 greenwichfreepress A pre-application will soon be submitted to P&Z that will include a new three-story brick building, along with multiple renovated buildings on the block between Mill Street and Armonk. Work has begun on renovations that did not require P&Z approval. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/schools/school-board-votes-5-3-to-direct-schools-chief-to-proceed-on-bell-to-bell-cell-phone-ban-at-ghs-249218/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=249218 2026-06-12T16:45:40+0000 greenwichfreepress "You can think of all of the lost hours, that all of us did have as teenagers, that this addictive device that has been designed by these tech companies to be addictive, has stolen. It's time for us as a local community to say enough. No more Facebook. No more YouTube." – Dr. Michael-Joseph Mercanti-Anthony, BOE chair Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/arts/ghs-theater-arts-dept-rounds-out-a-year-of-back-to-back-productions-249055/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=249055 2026-06-12T13:04:37+0000 greenwichfreepress “GHS Theater is truly my second home. I’m going to miss my GHS Theater family so much next year, and I can’t wait to come home to see their shows!” – Belle Nichol, GHS Class of 2026 Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/obituaries/thomas-walter-fudale-sr-91-249185/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=249185 2026-06-12T8:55:31+0000 greenwichfreepress Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 18 at 10:00am at St. Paul Roman Catholic Church in Greenwich, CT. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/plans-proposed-to-demolish-reconstruct-historic-building-at-2-greenwich-ave-plus-2-adjacent-buildings-249135/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=249135 2026-06-11T20:00:07+0000 greenwichfreepress A pre-application has been submitted to the Town of Greenwich Planning and Zoning Commission to demolish three existing structures: 2 Greenwich Avenue, 10 Greenwich Avenue, and 10–12 West Putnam Avenue, to consolidate the three contiguous parcels and construct a new mixed-use building containing ground-floor and  below-grade retail, 14 residential apartments. Screenshot