https://greenwichfreepress.com Latest News from Greenwich CT Thu, 04 Jul 2024 23:36:26 +0000 en-us hourly 1 https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/the-annual-cos-cob-may-fair-returns-on-may-15-and-16-247423/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=247423 2026-05-04T10:30:41+0000 greenwichfreepress The Cos Cob May Fair is Friday, May 15 from 3:45pm to 9:00pm and Saturday, May 16th from 3:00pm to 9:00pm at Cos Cob School. May Fair rides, including the super slide, ferris wheel, kids spinning teacups and fun house, are set-up on the Cos Cob School field. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/letter-to-the-editor/rothenberg-hamill-rink-this-isnt-about-one-proposal-its-about-our-kids-247463/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=247463 2026-05-04T9:56:41+0000 greenwichfreepress "The project recommended by the Task Force, with extremely broad public support and the clear support of the Board of Selectmen and every other governmental body which has examined it – is now before the RTM.  Not Mr. Berg’s (or any other) rejected proposal." - Joe Rothenberg letter to the editor https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/at-rtm-budget-overview-committee-frustration-over-legal-fees-heats-up-again-247456/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=247456 2026-05-04T8:54:08+0000 greenwichfreepress As of the end of March, $192,644 in legal fees from the First Selectman have been paid out of the law department budget, and $304,002 in school board legal fees have been invoiced but not paid. The town attorney, who per town charter is the one to approve legal bills, has recused herself. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/countdown-to-summer-wine-sampling-set-for-may-at-stone-bridge-wine-spirits-247253/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=247253 2026-05-04T8:00:43+0000 greenwichfreepress Greenwich Free Press and Stone Bridge Wine & Spirits (formerly LaBella's Fine Wine & Spirits) are hosting a "Countdown to Summer" wine sampling event on Wed, May 6 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/schools/photos-greenwich-high-school-international-night-celebrates-culture-community-and-cuisine-247409/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=247409 2026-05-03T17:06:48+0000 greenwichfreepress With strong turnout and participation, International Night continues to establish itself as one of the most anticipated annual community events at Greenwich High School. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/opinion/talking-transportation-the-cheapest-gallon-of-gas-is-the-one-you-dont-burn-247448/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=247448 2026-05-03T15:13:52+0000 greenwichfreepress "TURN ON THE AC: It may seem counter-intuitive, but at highway speeds this summer you should close your windows because the wind blowing around inside your car reduces its aerodynamics. When you park, try to find some shade so your car doesn’t get oven hot and require immediate AC when you get going again." - Jim Cameron Jim Cameron https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/reps-arzeno-and-meskers-applaud-substantial-additional-funding-for-old-greenwich-school-247431/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=247431 2026-05-03T15:11:10+0000 greenwichfreepress Hector Arzeno (D-151) and Steve Meskers (D-150) have secured an additional 15% pre-K reimbursement rate for Old Greenwich School, an outcome that was previously out of reach due to technicality tied to the project’s application date. This change translates into more than $8 million in additional reimbursement for the school’s renovation. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/letter-to-the-editor/aleman-100-arch-street-was-reviewed-and-rejected-by-rink-task-force-247446/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=247446 2026-05-03T14:45:44+0000 greenwichfreepress "The RTM is not being asked to choose between Morlot Park and 100 Arch Street. The responsible Town bodies have already reviewed the alternatives, and the Board of Selectmen has removed 100 Arch Street from consideration." - Javier Aleman letter to the editor https://greenwichfreepress.com/letter-to-the-editor/fichtel-rtm-should-not-vote-to-fund-rink-ae-and-construction-spending-before-ae-work-has-been-done-247264/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=247264 2026-05-03T13:08:23+0000 greenwichfreepress "...the request to have the RTM approve a complete makeover of Morlot Park, asks RTM members to approve a 'bait and switch' deception." – Mark Fichtel letter to the editor https://greenwichfreepress.com/police-fire/greenwich-fire-dept-rescues-ducklings-trapped-in-a-catch-basin-247437/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=247437 2026-05-03T11:09:01+0000 greenwichfreepress "Our firefighters quickly went to work and safely reunited the ducklings with their mother." - Greenwich Fire Dept Screenshot